The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) is one of NITDA’s special purpose vehicles created to promote research and development on emerging technologies and their practical application in areas of Nigerian national interest. The centre, a state-of-the-art facility, along with its modern digital fabrication laboratory (FabLab), was commissioned on November 13th, 2020. It is co-located in the same building complex with the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), at No. 790 Cadastral Zone, Wuye District, Abuja.
NCAIR as a digital innovation and research facility is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Drones, Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging technologies, aimed at transforming the Nigerian digital economy, in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS). NCAIR is also focused on creating a thriving ecosystem for innovation-driven entrepreneurship (IDE), job creation, and national development.
Our Core Values
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Inclusiveness
- Entrepreneurship
OUR VISION: To be a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies in Nigeria and Africa.
OUR MISSION: To promote research, development, and adoption of AI, robotics, and 4IR technologies for economic growth, improved quality of life, and global competitiveness.
For more info, visit www.ncair.nitda.gov.ng
