Flapmax, an innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, has unveiled the initiation of its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program as part of its FAI Institute initiative.
The program aims to empower women in AI and foster innovation in AI research and development, particularly in underserved communities like those in emerging markets such as Africa.
Dr. Dave Ojika, founder of FAI Institute, expressed the institute’s commitment to advancing human potential through cutting-edge research and educational programs tailored for the future workforce. He emphasized the pivotal role of women in driving innovation and progress in the AI field, highlighting FAI Institute’s dedication to providing access to quality training, mentorship, and opportunities for women to thrive in AI careers.
Since its establishment, FAI Institute’s WAI initiative has provided training opportunities for over 800 women from 24 countries. Supported by Intel and Microsoft and in collaboration with Wentors, a global community dedicated to women’s growth in technology, the WAI initiative aims to expand opportunities for underrepresented communities, particularly women, through experiential learning and hands-on projects in real-world contexts. In celebration of International Women’s Day, graduates of the WAI program shared their experiences in a short documentary film titled “Breaking Barriers: Women Shaping the Future of AI.”

“FAI Institute’s Women in AI training program is a wonderful initiative that has given women the opportunity to grow in artificial intelligence and data,” said Dorathy Simeon, Senior Programs Coordinator at Wentors. “In a world becoming increasingly aware of the possibilities that AI presents, such an effort becomes the more relevant than ever.”
FAI Institute remains committed to its vision of university-quality research with industry-scale impact, creating partnerships to drive technology growth in underrepresented communities.
Through initiatives like the FAI Summit and collaborations with researchers, governments, entrepreneurs, and corporations, FAI Institute aims to connect the next generation of innovators with sustainable technology goals and cutting-edge career skills.