FEUP alumni company chosen by Microsoft for Global Education Programme
Consultancy start-up NILG.AI specializes in helping companies improve their decision-making processes and efficiency through the use of Artificial Intelligence
Founded by Kelwin Fernandes, a FEUP PhD alumnus in Computer Science, NILG.AI was
selected by Microsoft to join the company's ‘Learn with Creators’ global education
programme.
This initiative connects ten international online content creators to a community that aims to expand access to education in Artificial Intelligence, with the aim of sharing knowledge on the subject.
NILG.AI helps companies improve decision-making and efficiency through AI,
offering resources like a podcast, blog, courses, and even a YouTube channel with
over 100,000 subscribers. Founded in 2018 and incubated at UPTEC, the company was recently awarded Data Changemaker of the Year at DSPA Insights 2024 for an AI project optimizing
urban waste management in the Algarve.
The Computer Science Doctoral
Programme was launched in 2007 by several universities in
northern Portugal, aiming to train future leaders in the field with a strong
focus on research, international partnerships, and entrepreneurial skills. It collaborates with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and the University
of Texas, offering a dual degree and international exposure.
