10,000 AI-Enabled SMEs
Born in Nigeria · Proven across five countries · Going global
A global initiative to equip 10,000 businesses with AI within one year — born in Nigeria, proven across five countries, heading to the world.
First series: Abuja · August 2026
AI is everywhere — yet most African businesses still have not adopted it
They hear about AI every day, but have no idea how it can save them time, money, and effort. We started the 10,000 AI-Enabled SMEs initiative because we believe African businesses would do far more if AI worked for them — and because we are passionate about easing the burden on the entrepreneurs who build Africa's economy.
Our goal is to enable 10,000 African businesses with AI within one year. Through The AI-Ready Business Masterclass, SME owners learn hands-on how AI can lighten their work — and leave with a free AI audit of their business.
The AI-Ready Business Masterclass
A hands-on training where SME owners learn to use AI — delivered entirely by our team. Zero cost to attendees. Zero work for the partner.
The AI Business Shift
How AI is reshaping business operations — and what competitors are already doing.
AI Agents in Action
Live demonstrations: 24/7 customer service, sales & lead generation, marketing & content, back-office automation.
Where AI Fits YOUR Business
Plain-language, industry-specific examples with the time and money math.
Free AI Audit for Every Attendee
An on-the-spot analysis of each SME's systems, with a priority automation roadmap.
Next Steps
AI agent setup (delivered by MX4 Multimedia) and a follow-up audit report.
Every attendee leaves with a free AI audit of their business
Consulting-grade analysis of their systems, with a priority automation roadmap — at zero cost.
The journey begins at home — then goes global
Abuja
August – October 2026
The first series — 100+ SME owners per event.
Lagos
September – October 2026
The second city, straight after the East Africa tour.
East Africa
September 4 – 17, 2026
Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda — with leading regional banks.
A track record you can verify
5,000+
Students & entrepreneurs trained across earlier programs
5
Countries — UK, South Africa, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, UAE
100+
SME owners per masterclass
10,000
Businesses to be equipped with AI in year one
In September, the initiative travels to East Africa with leading banks — including
Delivered by LiveFree International, in partnership with MX4 Multimedia (technology delivery).
Be the institution that made Africa's SMEs AI-ready
Bring The AI-Ready Business Masterclass to your SME customers — we deliver the entire program, free for every attendee. Partner institutions — banks, chambers, foundations, and fintechs — host the venue and the invitation; sponsors join as founding partners of a global movement.
Sponsorship tiers are shared in the full proposal — ask us for it. +234 807 551 9932 · admin@livefreeacademy.org
Frequently asked
A one-year global movement, born in Nigeria, to equip 10,000 businesses with AI — through free masterclasses and a free one-on-one AI audit for every attendee.