Datamellon, a forward-thinking cloud, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) consulting firm with a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has launched the AI Ignite program, designed to support and accelerate the next generation of AI-driven startups. As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, Datamellon has long been at the forefront of helping businesses harness AI and data to drive growth and innovation. With this new program, the company is offering AI startups a chance to receive funding, cloud infrastructure support, and access to expert mentorship. The program culminates in an exciting Silicon Valley Demo Day, where the top startups will present their innovations to a global audience of investors, industry leaders, and corporate partners.
The AI Ignite program promises to be a game-changer for emerging AI companies, offering a $100,000 grand prize to the top startup, free of equity or strings attached. In addition, the program includes access to a $2M investment fund for the most promising finalists, an 8-week virtual accelerator to refine business strategies, and cloud infrastructure support from Datamellon to help startups reduce operational costs. With a goal to provide global exposure, participants will pitch their ideas at Regional Pitch Events in East Africa, West Africa, Europe, and North America before moving on to compete at the Silicon Valley Demo Day in July 2025.
Wale Adedeji, Founder and CEO of Datamellon, is excited about the program’s potential to help startups overcome challenges and scale rapidly. “AI Ignite is more than just a competition,” Adedeji said. “It’s an opportunity for the next generation of AI innovators to get the tools, resources, and mentorship they need to make a global impact.”
Startups eager to take part in this game-changing program can apply now via their official website. Stay connected with Datamellon via their social media platforms: Twitter (@Datamellon_ltd), LinkedIn (Datamellon), Facebook (Datamellon), and Instagram (@Datamellon).