Organisation Name
Zindi
Industry
Education
Organisation Website
Country
United States
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 13: Climate Action
General Description of the AI tool
Zindi is an online platform that brings together a community of 90,000+ data and AI practitioners across Africa and the global south, connecting learners to career opportunities through skills challenges, training, and community. New AI tools on the platform enhance learning and fairness in competitions, building inclusive pathways into AI careers.
Github, open data repository
Relevant Research and Publications
Medium – Zindi Kenya Employability Report
https://medium.com/@impactnews-wire/new-zindi-report-launched-at-unga-shows-1-in-5-kenyan-users-get-jobs-through-ai-challenges-5357cd864df6
This report demonstrates Zindi’s strong employability impact, showing that 1 in 5 Kenyan users secure jobs through AI challenges.
GovTech Barbados Challenge
https://impactnews-wire.com/govtech-and-zindi-launch-apps-challenge-to-improve-public-services-in-barbados/
This article highlights Zindi’s expansion into the Caribbean and its role in improving public services through AI innovation.
Michael Case Study
https://zindi.medium.com/from-competitor-to-client-michael-taps-zindi-to-build-world-changing-ai-solutions-for-africa-fd7f3f73b517
This case study showcases how Zindi competitions empower users to transition from learners to creators of real-world AI solutions.
Demand for African Data Talent
https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ai-boom-sees-growing-demand-for-africas-data-science-talent/8OKdWqDXWzVqbznQ
This publication provides industry context, showing rising global demand for African AI talent and validating Zindi’s mission.
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Funding
Customers