About Deep Ubuntu Research
We're building the future of artificial intelligence for Africa and beyond, grounded in the Ubuntu philosophy of collective intelligence and shared humanity.
Our Mission
To democratize artificial intelligence for Africa and the Global South, creating inclusive technologies that preserve cultural heritage while solving real-world challenges. We believe AI should amplify human potential, not replace it.
Our Vision
A world where artificial intelligence serves as a bridge between cultures, languages, and communities. Where every person, regardless of their geographic location or linguistic background, can benefit from the transformative power of AI while maintaining their unique identity and cultural heritage.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Ubuntu Philosophy
"I am because we are" - Our approach to AI development emphasizes collective intelligence and shared humanity.
Open Innovation
We believe in transparent research and open-source contributions to advance AI for all.
Cultural Preservation
Protecting and celebrating African languages, traditions, and knowledge systems through technology.
Ethical AI
Responsible development with bias mitigation, fairness, and human-centric design at the core.
Meet the Team
World-class researchers and engineers building the future of AI
Dr. Amara Okafor
Founder & CEO
Former Google AI researcher specializing in African language models and ethical AI development.
Prof. Kwame Asante
Chief Research Officer
Leading expert in computational linguistics and low-resource language processing.
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid
Head of Engineering
Distributed systems architect with expertise in offline-first AI infrastructure.
Dr. Thabo Mthembu
Lead Data Scientist
Computer vision specialist focused on African environmental and agricultural applications.
Our Journey
Key milestones in our mission to democratize AI
Foundation
Deep Ubuntu Research founded with seed funding from leading African tech investors.
First Model
Released initial Deep Ubuntu AI foundation model supporting 12 African languages.
Enterprise Launch
Launched enterprise solutions with major partnerships across government and private sector.
Open Source
Released cowcow CLI and core libraries as open-source tools for the global community.