3MTT Insider — From Local Talent to Global Impact

Jun 30, 2025

Dear Partners & Stakeholders,

As we reach the mid-year mark, we’re proud to share the strides 3MTT continues to make across talent development, industry collaboration, and innovation. From hosting global tech leaders and showcasing our Fellows' growth to launching transformative mentorship programs and expanding hiring pipelines, this edition captures how we’re turning skills into opportunity at scale.

In this issue, explore the trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem, get the latest on strategic partnerships, discover tools transforming how we work, and see how Nigerian talent is making waves at home and on the world stage.

Here's a glimpse into the exciting strides we've made and how we’re shaping what’s next:

Industry Trends & Insights - The Rise of Sovereign AI

Innovation & Impact – Join the Africa Deep Tech Challenge to showcase groundbreaking innovation, and take advantage of Loubby AI’s ₦20M funding and 25% subsidy on tech gigs to supercharge your startup’s growth.
Community Spotlight – 3MTT at London Tech Week & Mentorship Programme Launched!
Get Involved – Hire, mentor, or support Fellows making waves in tech.

Emerging Tech & AI Tools to Watch (and Use) - Discover the latest emerging tech and AI tools shaping the future of work and innovation.

Get Involved – Hire, mentor, or support Fellows making waves in tech.
Opportunities – IgniteHER Entrepreneurship Bootcamp.

Industry Trends & Insights

The Rise of Sovereign AI: Countries Begin Building Their Own AI Models

As AI tools dominate industries, countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Singapore are investing in building national AI models tailored to their languages, values, and cultural data — a movement now dubbed Sovereign AI. The goal? Reduce dependence on global tech giants and ensure data sovereignty, ethical alignment, and national competitiveness.

📌 Why this matters:
African nations — including Nigeria — have the opportunity to leapfrog by building AI solutions rooted in local languages, indigenous knowledge systems, and homegrown innovation. With Nigeria’s National AI Strategy already in motion, there's growing potential for sovereign, African-built AI models in healthcare, agriculture, and governance.

💡 Watch this space:
South Africa and Kenya are exploring similar pathways. Who will lead in West Africa?

Innovation & Impact

The Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 is now open! This is a call for innovators across Africa to build deep tech solutions under real-world constraints.

Build for constraint. Scale for impact.
$20K+ in prizes
Deadline: 31st July, 2025

Apply here now

The first 100 employers hiring from the 3MTT talent pool can now enjoy a 25% subsidy on gigs — making it even easier to access top tech talent at incredible value.

Don't miss out — Claim Your 25% Hiring Advantage!

Community Spotlight & Engagement

3MTT at London Tech Week

We were present at the London Tech Week, not just as attendees, but as bold voices in the global outsourcing conversation.

Through 3MTT and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, we showed the world what Nigeria brings to the table: world-class talent, a fast-growing digital economy, and serious potential as the next global outsourcing destination.

Big love to everyone who showed up, shared insight, and asked the real questions. This convo is just getting started.

And a big shoutout to our partners- Outsource to Nigeria, Divverse Labs, Loubby AI, UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, and Consonance Innovation Consulting- for backing the vision and making it happen.

Mentorship Programme Launched!

3MTT has officially launched its Mentorship Programme in partnership with WESOnline and DSN’s DeepTech_Ready, backed by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy. The launch event featured a mentorship mixer and panel discussion on building sustainable mentorship systems. Fellows can now access structured job readiness plans, AI-powered mentor matching, and career development tools via 3mtt.wesonline.ai.

Emerging Tech & AI Tools to Watch (and Use)

Luma AI – Create 3D Content from Just a Video
Luma uses AI to generate stunning 3D visualizations from regular smartphone videos. Whether you're building in AR/VR, gaming, or product design, it allows rapid 3D prototyping with minimal hardware.
📌 Why it matters: With Nigeria's growing AR/VR and product design interest, this tool helps fellows get hands-on with immersive technologies.
Stack AI – Build AI-Powered Workflows Without Writing Code
Stack AI lets you integrate AI models into workflows using drag-and-drop components. You can build smart automations for emails, customer support, or data analysis—no code needed.
📌 Why it matters: Ideal for startups and fellows looking to boost productivity or test AI solutions in real-world scenarios—fast and without a full dev team.

Get Involved

YOU can also plug in and make a real impact by:

Hiring our skilled Fellows for jobs & internships
Providing funding, laptops, or internet support
Mentoring or collaborating on projects

Partner With Us

You can also Hire a fellow from us, and get TWO for the price of one.

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Opportunities

A CALL FOR APPLICATIONS—

IgniteHER Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Cohort 2! Are you a Nigerian female entrepreneur ready to ignite your business for growth and innovation? We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the IgniteHER Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, Cohort 2!

Application Period: June 25 - July 6
Bootcamp Dates: July 22 - August 1

Apply here now and don't miss this opportunity.

Stay Connected!

We appreciate your continued support in shaping Nigeria’s digital future. Follow our journey and stay engaged:

Together, we are building the next generation of technical talent! 🚀

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