The demand for AI talents is high worldwide, yet Africa has not fully tapped into its potential to nurture AI professionals. Despite its young population, the continent is often limited to basic AI tasks like data annotation and labeling.
JADA, a data & analytics talent hub founded in 2024, aims to change this narrative. The startup has secured $1 million in funding and plans to focus on training AI professionals in Africa for global impact.
According to JADA, clients can benefit from accessing a diverse talent pool in regions they may not typically recruit from, avoiding the constraints of labor laws.
The startup will identify and train data professionals with a minimum of two years of experience in data and analytics, machine learning and AI, or generative AI.
Amid a global shortage of AI talent, JADA aims to address the skills gap by training cohorts of 30 professionals annually over a 4-month program.
JADA’s revenue model will involve commissioned projects from clients, primarily targeting businesses in Europe and the Middle East, with plans for expansion to meet client demands.
The company is currently selecting its first cohort from Nigeria and intends to expand its geographical reach based on client needs.