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UCT Receives R26 Million Google Grant for AI Drug Research on African Genetic Variants

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedAI & DataSouth AfricaOct 16, 2026

The University of Cape Town has received a R26 million grant from Google.org to develop an AI platform mapping African genetic variants for safer drug dosing. The award is being cited as rare global recognition of African academic AI research capacity.

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UCT gets R26m Google grant for AI drug research · itweb.co.za · T2
South Africa: Google Grant Boosts UCT's Ai-Driven Scientific Breakthroughs · allafrica.com · T3