Bridging Government AI Capacities for Public-Private Partnerships 2026

Applications are open for the Bridging Government AI Capacities for Public-Private Partnerships program. The deadline to apply is 30 September 2026. This opportunity offers free access to a curated set of self-paced online AI courses for current government officials and public servants.

The program is delivered by the African Development Bank and the UNDP AI Hub for Sustainable Development, in partnership with Google and Apolitical. Selected applicants will access courses from Apolitical’s Government AI Campus to strengthen AI capability and support public-private partnerships.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026Eligible Countries: All countriesCourse Location: Fully online, self-paced (accessible on any device).Course Duration: Flexible, self-paced courses; most courses take 2–3 hours each.Host Organization: African Development Bank; UNDP AI Hub for Sustainable Development (in partnership with Google and Apolitical)

Funding/Benefits: Free

About the Course

This short course opportunity supports government officials and public servants who are working on the right-sizing of AI implementation in their countries. It focuses on practical public-sector use cases and aims to strengthen public-private partnerships and innovation.

Moreover, the learning experience is fully online and self-paced. Most courses take 2–3 hours, so participants can learn flexibly on any device.

The curated curriculum covers topics such as

AI fundamentals

AI risks

Prompt engineering

Leadership

Procurement

Healthcare

Climate

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is for

Current government officials

Public servants working on AI implementation in their countries

Professionals involved in public services, private sector partnerships, and innovation related to AI

Course Structure Flexible, self-paced online courses; most courses take 2–3 hours each.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the online application form before the deadline. However, applicants should review the official program page carefully for full details on selection and access.

👉 Visit the program page for details

Interested applicants should complete the online application form before the deadline. However, applicants should review the official program page carefully for full details on selection and access.

👉 Visit the program page for details