Call for Applications: Experience AI Cohort for African NGOs

Deadline: 04-Sep-26

The Team4Tech Experience AI Cohort 2026 is a three-month learning opportunity for NGOs operating in Africa to build capacity in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning education. Up to 10 participating NGOs will receive training, coaching, peer-learning opportunities, and a participation stipend to support the implementation of Experience AI within their organizations and learner communities. What Is the Team4Tech Experience AI Cohort? The Experience AI cohort is an educational capacity-building initiative supported by Team4Tech and based on Experience AI, an education programme co-developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind. The initiative is designed to help educators and organizations introduce young people aged 11–14 to foundational concepts in artificial intelligence and machine learning. For participating African NGOs, the cohort provides structured learning and implementation support so staff can better understand AI and eventually apply the curriculum in their own educational or community programmes. When Will the Cohort Take Place?

The 2026 cohort will run from:

September to December 2026

Duration: Three months

Number of participating NGOs: Up to 10

The programme combines online learning, live sessions, coaching, assignments, and peer interaction. What Will Participants Learn? Experience AI introduces participants to fundamental AI and machine learning concepts in an accessible, education-focused format.

Key learning areas include:

How computers learn from data. Basic concepts of artificial intelligence. Fundamentals of machine learning. The role of data in AI systems. How data bias can affect AI outcomes. Identifying and understanding misinformation. Real-world applications of AI. Potential career pathways in artificial intelligence and related fields. Approaches for introducing AI concepts to young learners. The programme emphasizes both AI literacy and practical educational application. Why AI Education Matters in Africa Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing education, employment, business, communication, healthcare, and other areas of society. Building AI literacy among young people can help them understand both the opportunities and challenges associated with emerging technologies. For NGOs working with learners and communities, Experience AI can provide a structured way to introduce concepts such as:

Core topics: AI, machine learning, data, bias, misinformation, applications, and career pathways

Target learners of Experience AI: Young people aged 11–14

Stipend: Participation stipend for implementation, subject to successful completion

Follow-up: Survey approximately 4–6 months after the cohort

Frequently Asked Questions What is Experience AI? Experience AI is an educational initiative co-developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind that introduces young people to artificial intelligence and machine learning through research-based resources and practical learning. Who can participate in the Team4Tech cohort? The cohort is open to NGOs operating in Africa. Selected organizations must nominate 2–4 staff members to participate. How long does the programme last? The 2026 cohort runs for approximately three months, from September to December 2026. How much time must staff commit? Each participating NGO should nominate staff who can collectively participate in the required activities, with an expected commitment of approximately 15–20 hours per person over three months. How many live sessions are included? Participants will attend six live virtual sessions, alongside self-paced learning, assignments, coaching, and peer-learning activities. Will participating NGOs receive funding? Yes. Participating NGOs will receive a participation stipend to support implementation of Experience AI within their organizations and learner communities, subject to successful completion of the course requirements. What happens after the three-month cohort? Participants are expected to apply their learning within their organizations and learner communities. A follow-up survey conducted approximately 4–6 months after the programme will help assess how the lessons and resources have been implemented. Conclusion The Team4Tech Experience AI Cohort 2026 provides African NGOs with an opportunity to strengthen their capacity in AI and machine learning education through structured training, live virtual sessions, coaching, peer learning, and practical assignments. With up to 10 NGOs selected and a participation stipend available for implementation, the programme can help organizations introduce responsible AI literacy and foundational machine learning concepts to young learners and wider communities.