AI Safety Prize Competition 2026 @Unknown

Overview

The Africa AI Safety Prize Competition 2026 invites innovators, researchers, and practitioners to develop context-aware AI safety solutions tailored for African communities, with a total prize pool of $10,000.

Eligibility

• Open to individuals and teams worldwide
• Solutions must be relevant and applicable to African contexts
• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• Open to independent applicants, organizations, and institutions
• Submissions must be open-source if selected
• Ethical and legal considerations must be addressed
• AI tools can assist—but not replace—original work

Benefits

Participants also gain:

• Expert-led AI safety webinar
• Access to a network of African AI innovators
• Visibility across partner platforms
• Mentorship and implementation support for winners
• Total Prize Pool: $10,000
• 🏆 Winner: $5,000
• 🥈 1st Runner-up: $3,000
• 🥉 2nd Runner-up: $2,000

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare a proposal aligned with one (or both) tracks and submit it before the deadline.

• Clearly define the problem and solution
• Demonstrate contextual understanding
• Provide a practical pathway to implementation

APPLY HERE: https://airtable.com/appMRSkUl5CGGAMYB/shre5rf9djrsml4wN

Deadline

3 May 2026: RFP Deadline