Building Africa's AI capability layer.

Our Impact

Turning meaningful ideas into lasting impact.

With 5+ years as an AI educator and ecosystem builder, Otic Foundation has built active cross border operations across Uganda and Rwanda, officially endorsed by the Government of Uganda as a national AI skilling implementer and educator.

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National Skilling Implementer

Empowering People

Building accessible pathways to future-ready AI careers.

+35% YoY growth
17,000+

Professionals & Youth Trained

Across corporate, institutional, developer, and community tracks.

Across the region
15,000+

Active Ecosystem Footprint

Vibrant network of AI talents, developers, and tech builders.

2030 Moonshot Goal
1,000,000

AI Jobs Target by 2030

Moonshot mission raising 3 million AI talents & creating 1M AI-centric jobs.

Our Programs

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2026 · With UNDP Uganda

Ignite AI

Executed in partnership with UNDP Uganda, Otic Foundation trained over 5000 secondary school students in 30+ schools across 4 sub regions of Northern Uganda in fundamental AI concepts, preparing them for the new AI first era.

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2025 · With Regional ICT Innovation Hubs

NFASI

Executed in collaboration with all the Regional ICT Innovation Hubs in Uganda, Otic Foundation trained over 1000 Ugandans in foundational and emerging AI skills.

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2024 · With Data Science Nigeria

AI in Every City

In partnership with Data Science Nigeria, Otic Foundation equipped over 1500 Ugandans in Machine Learning and Data Analytics with PowerBI, a then in demand skill for Uganda's job market.

Who We Are

Building Africa's AI capability layer.

Otic Foundation is a dynamic, leading social enterprise dedicated to accelerating Africa's digital transformation by leveraging Artificial Intelligence for societal impact, founded in 2020 and officially endorsed by the Ugandan Ministry of ICT & National Guidance.

Our Vision

An inclusive, AI empowered society where every community in Uganda and across Africa can thrive in the AI era.

Our Mission

To raise 3 million AI talents and create 1 million AI centric jobs across Africa by 2030.

How we get there
Otic Foundation team member leading an AI training session

Strategic Pillars of Operation

How we build lasting AI capability

Skilling & Awareness

We design and deploy tailored AI bootcamps, school tours, university partnerships, and online learning communities to make technical competencies highly accessible.

Grassroots Advocacy

We champion and contribute to a supportive regulatory and cultural environment that encourages ethical AI adoption and localized technology policies.

Digital Infrastructure

We collaborate with hubs and tech centers to secure physical and digital infrastructure, ensuring internet and computing power are accessible for real world training.

Stronger together.

We collaborate with forward-thinking governments, regional innovation hubs, global technology providers, and educational leaders across Africa.

Ministry of ICT Uganda
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