A New Chapter for AI in Uganda

We’re opening applications for the first 1,000 contributors to Uganda’s open-source AI future.

This is where it begins, data built by our people, for our world.

What You’ll Do

1. Contribute to Uganda’s first large-scale, open AI datasets.

2. Help create data that reflects our languages, our culture, our reality.

3. Lay the groundwork for AI systems that understand us.

4. Contribute  to structured meaningful data about Uganda, for AI systems to learn from.

5. Contribute to datasets that reflect our languages, people, and culture.

6. Contribute to the future of responsible, localized AI.
    

What You’ll Get

1. Hands-on learning in data collection, model fine-tuning, and AI workflows.

2. Official recognition as part of Uganda’s first open data pioneers.

3. Ongoing opportunities through Standard Intern.

Free. Remote. Accessible to anyone.

What You’ll Gain

Practical AI Skills

1. Learn how AI models are trained, fine-tuned, and deployed.

2. Understand how data pipelines work in real-world AI systems.

3. Get hands-on with dataset design, collection, and cleaning.

A New Way of Thinking

1. Learn how bias and gaps in data affect AI outcomes.

2. Understand the ethics of AI, especially in African contexts.

3. Build your skills in creating data that truly represents your world.

Real-World Impact

1. Your work will power open-source datasets used by researchers, developers, and innovators.

2. Shape the first generation of Ugandan-built AI tools.

3. Build technology that knows us, our voices, our words, our world.

Recognition & Opportunity

1. Earn official recognition as part of Uganda’s founding open data team.

2. Be credited in public dataset releases and Standard Berkeley’s contributor network.

3. Get priority access to future Standard Intern programs, advanced projects, and career-building opportunities.

Community and Mentorship

1. Join a growing network of Ugandan AI builders, creators, and thinkers.

2. Learn directly from the Standard Berkeley team and our global partners.

3. Get mentorship on your AI learning journey, and what comes next.

Who This Is For

Anyone who’s curious.

Students. Professionals. Creatives. Innovators. Beginners.

No technical background required.

Just your drive to learn and contribute.

100% Remote. Completely Free. Built for Everyone.

This is Just the Beginning.

The future of AI should include Uganda’s languages, cultures, and stories.

We’re building that future, openly and together.

➤ Join the Standard Intern Open Data Program

Be one of the first 1,000.

Lay the foundation. Shape history.