Deep Learning Indaba
At a glance
Key takeaways
- If your work strengthens machine learning or artificial intelligence in Africa, or touches its education, research, applications or ethics, the funder's stated themes fit closely.
- Its annual giving was £170,703 on the Charity Commission register, but no grant range is stated, so do not assume a size until you have asked.
- No application process is published in the annual report, the register entry or its website, so start by contacting the charity using the contact shown there.
- The published windows are for taking part rather than for grants: the Registration Ticket Lottery closes on 30 May, and the Ideathon accepts applications until August 16.
- No exclusions are stated, and nothing says how competitive the funder is, but its Lacuna fund grant of approximately $500k went to 5 projects in African language technologies, which is the closest precedent for a request.
Overview
Deep Learning Indaba is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1204771).
Deep Learning Indaba is a charity that exists to support and strengthen machine learning and artificial intelligence in Africa. It works through three main activities: the annual Deep Learning Indaba gathering, which brings together around five hundred students, practitioners and academics for an intensive week; IndabaX events; and year-round opportunities. It has also distributed a Lacuna fund grant of approximately $500k to 5 projects in African language technologies.
What they fund
Priority Areas
Deep Learning Indaba works to strengthen machine learning and artificial intelligence in Africa, emphasising African participation, contribution and diversity. It advances public education and academic study in AI and machine learning, provides grants and other support to encourage academic study, and promotes research into practical uses for public benefit, including health and environmental protection. Its programmes aim to build a pan-African community of AI expertise, develop local AI leadership and recognise excellence in research and application. Its work includes the annual gathering, locally organised IndabaX events and year-round opportunities, bringing together students, practitioners and academics.
Themes
- AI education
- AI research
- AI applications
- AI ethics
Geographic Focus
The world. Priority: Africa.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Application windows:
- Registration Ticket Lottery: Closes on 30 May.
- Ideathon: Applications are open until August 16.
Who can apply:
- Registration Ticket Lottery: Applications for in-person attendance are open to anyone passionate about AI and its impact on the continent, from newcomers and students to established professionals and researchers.
What to send:
- Registration Ticket Lottery: Proof of student ID is required for the student registration fee.
- Financial Aid: Complete the travel section of the application form to be eligible for travel and accommodation, and fee registration waiver.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Africa
- International
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2 years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2024 | £814,174 | £689,071 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £902,312 | £894,009 | £170,703 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2025: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
— No grants figure for that year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- deeplearningindaba.com
- deeplearningindaba.com/about/our-mission · read on 30 October 2026
- deeplearningindaba.com/2026/applications · read on 30 October 2026
- deeplearningindaba.com/2026 · read on 30 October 2026
- deeplearningindaba.com/donations-sponsorship · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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