Deadline: 22 May 2025
Join a community of AI builders shaping the future of impact-driven innovation in MENA. Apply Now!
It’s a hands-on accelerator for startups in MENA to build and deploy Llama-powered AI agents that solve real-world problems in healthcare, education, tourism, public services, economic development, and more — with direct support from Meta.
Challenges
- Tourism
- Develop Al agents to enhance the tourism experience in MENA, providing personalized travel recommendations, cultural insights, and language support to attract and retain visitors.
- Education
- Design educational chatbots using Llama to support skills development and lifelong learning, aligning with national strategies for Al excellence.
- Public Services
- Leverage Llama to build Al agents that improve the efficiency and accessibility of public services, enhancing citizen engagement and satisfaction.
- Economic Development
- Create Llama-powered chatbots that enhance economic growth by streamlining business processes and improving market accessibility for startups and enterprises.
- Science & Innovation
- Develop Al Agents using Llama to advance scientific research and foster innovation across diverse sectors in the MENA region.
- Healthcare
- Design Llama-driven Al agents that improve healthcare outcomes in MENA by providing patients with personalized health advice, streamlining clinical workflows, and enhancing disease diagnosis and prevention.
Program Benefits
- Up to $100,000 in cash prizes
- Get up to $25K in AWS credits
- Investor exposure and matchmaking
- Technical guidance from the Meta team to further fine tune and refine your product offering
- One-on-one mentorship and startup coaching with experts & trainers
- Pitch at Llama Community Summit the exclusive event hosted by Meta in Dubai
Program Duration
- 12-week virtual accelerator to design, build, and scale a real AI agent using Llama.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups building AI-driven solutions using Llama or open to exploring Llama.
- Must be based in or serving markets within MENA.
- Solutions must demonstrate clear social or economic impact.
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation & Technical Feasibility
- Market Potential
- Team Strength
- Social & Economic impact
For more information, visit Startupbootcamp.