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Llama Design Drive

AI agent accelerator

Middle East and North Africa

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virtual mentorship & compute program

Program Benefits

  • Get up to $25K in AWS credits.
  • Focus on refining product offerings, scalability, and monetization.
  • Support on business model validation and go-to-market strategies.
  • Access to workshops on Llama integration and best practices.
  • Opportunities to network with investors.
  • Connect with Meta’s partners engineering teams.

Curriculum Overview

  • M1 - Advanced AI Foundations & Technical Integration:
    Build a strong technical foundation and integrate advanced AI capabilities.
  • M2 - Scaling, Performance & Monetization:
    Build a strong technical foundation and integrate advanced AI capabilities.
  • M3 - Enterprise GTM, Optimization & Future Roadmap:
    Launch, optimize, and position AI chatbots for enterprise adoption.

Llama Design Drive 2025

A regional competition across MENA focused on leveraging Llama to develop AI Agent ideas that address key social and economic development challenges.

  • Startups building AI-driven solutions using Llama or open to exploring Llama
  • Must be based in or serving markets within MENA.
  • Solutions must demonstrate clear social or economic impact.
  • Innovation & Technical Feasibility
  • Market Potential
  • Team Strength
  • Social & Economic impact
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Program Outcomes

Ecosystem Growth

Engaging 20 - 25 startups across MENA

Innovation Impact

Develop 20 - 25 new Llama use cases with social and economic benefits

Policy Alignment

Establish collaborations to support AI-friendly policies.

Leadership Positioning

Showcase Meta’s commitment to open-source AI.

Community Building

Foster a network of AI practitioners in MENA.

Timeline

Competition Challenges Identified

24 Feb - 15 Apr

Regional Open Call for Applications

22 Apr - 8 Jun

Screening and Selection

8 Jun - 28 Jun

AI Agent Accelerator Program

7 Jul - 7 Oct

Llama Summit Ceremony

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Call for Applications
April 15 - May 15
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Screening & Selection
May 15 - June 15
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Virtual Mentorship & Compute program kick off
June 30 - Sep 30
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Llama Summit Ceremony
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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Competition Challenges

Healthcare

Design Llama-driven AI agents that improve healthcare outcomes in MENA by providing patients with personalized health advice, streamlining clinical workflows, and enhancing disease diagnosis and prevention.

Tourism

Develop AI agents to enhance the tourism experience in MENA, providing personalized travel recommendations, cultural insights, and language support to attract and retain visitors.

Education

Design educational chatbots using Llama to support skills development and lifelong learning, aligning with national strategies for AI excellence.

Public Services

Leverage Llama to build AI agents that improve the efficiency and accessibility of public services, enhancing citizen engagement and satisfaction.

Economic Development

Create Llama-powered chatbots that enhance economic growth by streamlining business processes and improving market accessibility for startups and enterprises.

Science & Innovation

Develop AI Agents using Llama to advance scientific research and foster innovation across diverse sectors in the MENA region.

2024 Success Recap

2 Design Drives

5 Corporate Partners

43 Llama POCs developed

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