Cameroon AI Impact Award 2026

Objectives

The Cameroon AI Impact Award aims to:

• Recognize outstanding AI-driven contributions with real-world impact in Cameroon

• Inspire emerging leaders and practitioners in AI and data science

• Promote practical, ethical, and community-centered AI solutions

• Elevate Cameroonian AI leaders on regional and global platforms

• Strengthen collaboration across research, industry, policy, and civil society

Scope of Eligible Contributions

Nominations may reflect impact in one or more of the following areas:

• Research – AI methods or tools adapted to Cameroonian realities

• Policy & Governance – Ethical frameworks, AI strategy, or data governance

• Implementation – Deployed AI solutions in health, agriculture, education, etc.

• Community Impact – AI projects empowering marginalized or underserved groups

• Entrepreneurship & Capacity Building – Startups, training programs, mentorship

Who Is Eligible?

Nominees must meet all of the following criteria:

✔ Cameroonian national

✔ Individual person (not a team or organization)

✔ Demonstrated work related to Artificial Intelligence

✔ Clear relevance or documented impact in Cameroon

✔ Not a member of the Nomination Committee or Selection Board

✔ Not self-nominated

This award is intended for individuals who have demonstrably used AI to create real, positive change, not only experimentation or theory.

Why This Award Matters

By launching the Cameroon AI Impact Award, we aim to:

• Celebrate Cameroonian excellence in AI

• Encourage ethical, inclusive innovation

• Strengthen the national AI ecosystem

• Inspire the next generation of AI leaders