The Withanage Foundation is a Swiss-based organization that has launched a research and development program to support AI platforms focused on Africa. This initiative comes before the announcement of a $500 million investment vehicle for AI development in African agriculture, finance, and governance.
The foundation aims to create AI-driven innovations to help solve challenges in these areas, using data-driven approaches for enhanced decision-making and problem-solving. The program is designed to benefit African countries and improve their overall development through the use of AI technology.