Big Win Philanthropy CEO visits Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute

The Chief Executive Officer of Big Win Philanthropy, Dr. Kestebehan Admasu, has paid a visit to the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute as part of efforts to explore potential areas of collaboration in advancing artificial intelligence-driven development in Ethiopia.

Dr. Admasu was received by the Director General of the Institute, Dr. Werku Gachena, who provided a detailed briefing on the Institute’s mandate, ongoing projects, and achievements in the field of artificial intelligence. The discussions focused on how AI is being applied to address national priorities and strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the global technology landscape.

Following the briefing, Dr. Admasu expressed satisfaction with the progress and capabilities of the Institute. He noted that Big Win Philanthropy is well positioned to support initiatives in key sectors such as health, agriculture, and education, particularly as Ethiopia continues to build globally competitive capacity in artificial intelligence.

As part of the visit, Dr. Admasu toured the Institute’s headquarters, including its product demonstration rooms and the AI Startup Center, gaining insight into ongoing innovations and startup-driven solutions emerging from the ecosystem.

Big Win Philanthropy Foundation works in close collaboration with the Ethiopian government across priority sectors including agriculture, technology, education, health, job creation, and poverty reduction. The visit underscores growing interest in leveraging artificial intelligence as a tool for inclusive development and sustainable economic growth in Ethiopia.