Wits MIND Institute

The Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand, founded in November 2024, is Africa's premier institute for fundamental AI research. Directed by Prof. Benjamin Rosman, it aims to build the "next generation of AI right here in South Africa". The institute received a US$1 million boost from Google.org in 2025. It is focused on the fundamental science of intelligence, bringing together researchers in machine learning, neuroscience, and related fields to drive innovation from Africa.