Rwanda seeks South Korean investment in artificial intelligence
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Rwanda Dispatch
Rwanda is seeking to attract South Korean companies in artificial intelligence and data centres, aiming to make the country a springboard to other African markets. State Minister for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda cited applications in healthcare, agriculture, education and finance during a visit to South Korea, according to the Korea Herald.
Rwanda is seeking South Korean investment in artificial intelligence and data centres, offering companies a point of entry to test their services before expanding into other African markets, State Minister for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda told the Korea Herald. He cited opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, education and financial technology.
In Seoul, Mr Iradukunda met South Korean Vice Minister of Science and ICT Ryu Je-myung on Wednesday to discuss artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and smart cities. He also held talks with digital health companies about their technologies and potential investments in Rwanda.
Rwanda’s Ministry of Health is testing artificial intelligence tools for maternal care, including an application designed to assess foetal development during pregnancy. Other applications could help professionals determine whether a patient needs further care, according to Mr Iradukunda.
The government is setting up a National Artificial Intelligence Agency, approved by the Cabinet in June 2026, to coordinate implementation of the national policy and bring together initiatives previously spread across several institutions. A planned technical unit, the AI Factory, is to support the development and testing of applications. Rwanda also offers investors support with access to land, electricity and regulatory procedures, with help from the Rwanda Development Board, the public body responsible for facilitating investment.
