1498
Kano masters indigo.
The Kofar Mata dye pits open. Turning leaves, ash and water into lasting colour is applied chemistry, and Kano exported it across the Sahel.
AI academy, lab and incubator in Kano
Northern Nigeria's home for artificial intelligence.
We train the North's AI talent, build AI for its industries and back the startups that will lead Africa.
Indigo at Kofar Mata, Kano's dye pits, in use since 1498.
Learn it, build it and launch it, under one roof.
Six ways into AI, wherever you are starting from.
Practical, project-based programmes taught in person in Kano, for beginners, developers, leaders and young innovators.
- AI FoundationsBeginner, 4 weeksUse AI tools with confidence at work, in school and in business. No coding required.
- Python for Data ScienceBeginner, 10 weeksGo from zero code to analysing real Nigerian datasets with Python, SQL and statistics.
- Machine Learning EngineeringIntermediate, 12 weeksTrain, evaluate and deploy machine learning models on our GPU-enabled lab.
- Generative AI and LLM AppsIntermediate, 8 weeksBuild assistants, retrieval systems and AI agents with today's large language models.
- AI for LeadersExecutive, 3 daysAn executive briefing on AI strategy, procurement and governance for organisations.
- Organisational AI Adoption TrainingProfessional, 1 day to 4 weeks, tailoredTrain your staff to adopt and use AI safely in their everyday work.
- SIWES Industrial TrainingUndergraduate, 3 to 6 months, as your institution requiresDo your SIWES at an AI and software company, on real projects with mentors. This is a paid programme.
- Young Innovators AI ClubAges 10-17, Termly, weekends and holidaysCoding, robotics and AI projects for young people aged 10 to 17.
Why Kano
This city has been a centre of technology for more than 500 years.
Centuries of trade
Kano becomes a crossroads.
As a hub of trans-Saharan trade, the city connected West Africa to North Africa and beyond, and built the institutions to run it.
Today
Kano builds with AI.
The AI Hub opens a GPU-enabled lab and academy on New Court Road, so the next generation of Northern talent can build here instead of leaving.
Applied AI for the industries that run the North.
Every programme and project at The AI Hub starts from a real problem in one of six priority sectors.
Agriculture
Crop disease detection, yield forecasting and weather intelligence for Northern farms.
Healthcare
Clinic systems and diagnostic tools that stretch scarce specialists further.
Fintech
Fraud signals, credit scoring and assistants for the unbanked and underbanked.
Logistics
Routing, demand forecasting and fleet visibility across long distances.
Security
Data-driven decision support for safer communities.
Public services
Faster, fairer services for citizens through automation and analytics.
AI built for how Nigeria works.
The same engineers who teach in the Academy build AI systems for companies, schools, hospitals and government agencies.
AI solutions
Custom AI built for African data, African users and African challenges.
AI voice agents
Phone agents that answer, book and follow up calls 24/7, in English and Hausa.
Web and mobile software
Secure, scalable applications on modern cloud and API-first architecture.
AI education and CBT platforms
Computer-based testing and learning tools for schools, universities and exam bodies.
Healthcare and clinic systems
Records, scheduling and billing for clinics, hospitals and health centres.
Automation and digital transformation
Fewer manual steps, fewer errors and decisions backed by data.
AI consulting and strategy
Readiness assessments and roadmaps for businesses and government.
Shipped from Kano, used across Nigeria.
All work
Healthcare Web AI
AI-powered EMR
for CareOne
An AI-powered electronic medical records platform for CareOne, a digital hospital network in Nigeria, used by clinical teams to manage patient care.
platform.careoneng.com
Education, Nigeria Web AI
AI Hub CBT Platform
for The AI Hub
Our own computer-based testing platform for schools and exam preparation, with AI question generation, a smart question bank, automated grading and performance analytics.
cbt.theaihub.ng
Retail and e-commerce Web Android iOS
FMK Clothing
An online store and mobile apps for premium African fabrics such as atamfa, laces and brocade, plus packaging, with flash sales, categories, wishlists and order tracking.
fmkclothing.com.ng
Travel Web Android iOS
MuslimTravellers
for Muslim Travel Solutions
A halal-friendly travel booking platform for hotels, halal food and attractions, with location-aware prayer times and Qibla direction, on web and mobile.
muslimtravelsolutions.com
Healthcare, Kano Web
MOBAT Specialist Clinic
A search-optimised website for a specialist clinic in Kano covering cardiology, diabetes, neurology and diagnostics, built to turn local searches into calls and visits.
mobatspecialistclinic.com
Advertising, Kano Web
Keke Advert
The website for a tricycle out-of-home advertising company in Kano, showcasing campaigns by industry and capturing enquiries from brands.
kekeadvert.comMeet Lexi, a learning robot that speaks the languages children hear at home.
Lexi recognises everyday objects with its camera and names them in nine languages. Processing stays on the device by default, and parents control everything from an app.
Discover LexiSannu
Hausa
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Questions, answered
Where is The AI Hub Academy located?
The Academy runs at The AI Hub on New Court Road, Kano, Nigeria. Learners from across Northern Nigeria, including Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and Bauchi, attend our cohorts.
Do I need a computer science background to join?
No. AI Foundations and Python for Data Science start from the beginning. Advanced programmes such as Machine Learning Engineering expect working Python, which our earlier programmes teach.
How much do the programmes cost?
Fees depend on the programme and on whether you join as an individual, a sponsored learner or an organisation. Apply or contact admissions and we will send the current fee schedule and payment options.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every programme ends with a certificate from The AI Hub Academy. Technical programmes also require a reviewed portfolio project, which is often more valuable to employers than the certificate itself.
Do you help graduates find jobs?
Our curricula are built around what employers need, and learners finish with portfolio projects. Strong graduates are introduced to hiring partners, incubated startups and AI Hub client projects.
Can my organisation train its staff with you?
Yes. Organisational AI Adoption Training teaches your staff to use AI in their own work, and AI for Leaders prepares management to plan and govern AI. Both run at The AI Hub or on site for companies, ministries, departments and agencies.
Do you accept SIWES students?
Yes. University, polytechnic and college students can do their SIWES industrial training at The AI Hub. Apply with your placement letter; you will work on real projects with a supervisor who signs your ITF logbook. The placement is not free: there is a training fee, and admissions will send the current amount and payment options when you apply.
Your AI career can start in Kano.
Tell us your goal and our admissions team will recommend the right programme and next intake.