Meta has launched the Llama Impact Accelerator, a new program supporting startups across Sub-Saharan Africa to build open-source AI solutions that address local challenges in agriculture, healthcare, education, public services, financial inclusion, and security.

The six-week accelerator will run in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa, offering equity-free funding, technical training, mentorship, and business support. The program is being implemented in collaboration with national innovation agencies and local ecosystem partners.

Each accelerator will culminate in a Demo Day, where teams present their Llama-powered solutions to a panel of local and international experts. Top teams will receive six months of extended support focused on product development, community building, and market expansion.