โœฆ WE ARE BUILDERS

Become A Builder With AI

Building a community of builders, makers, shakers and curious minds who want to actually work with AI, Tech, Digital Transformation and Robotics.

Mission: Raise 1M+ African & Global Builders Founding Builders: Registration Open Now
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The AI Income Builder Challenge

Saturday 29 August 2026 ยท Live Online Worldwide

Build a money-making business or app with AI โ€” in one day. Live vibe coding, practical business building, real execution.

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Mission: 1M Builders
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Our Mission

To raise millions of NextGen AI builders, Robotics engineers, business founders, creators and innovators who will build the next generation of businesses, startups and technologies.

We equip people with the skills, community, and opportunities to create wealth and solve real problems with AI and robotics.

Your Builder Journey

Learn. Build. Launch. Lead.

One connected journey from curiosity to capability, ownership and leadership.

01

Learn

Choose a pathway, gain practical skills and complete mini-projects across AI, Robotics and Tech.

Explore Learn
02

Build

Join Build Labs, challenges, Buildathons and open projects โ€” ship something that works.

Explore Build
03

Launch

Showcase your product, validate a business and launch with StartDotCom.

Explore Launch
04

Lead

Mentor, volunteer, lead a chapter or become an ambassador for the movement.

Explore Lead

Ready to go from "no clue" to "I built it"?

Our Founder

The Visionary Behind the Movement

๐Ÿ‘‘ Founder Rachel Oke

Rachel Oke

Founder & Group CEO, Stravana Group

TechDotAI ยท StartDotCom ยท Robotick ยท Tech Digital School ยท StartForward Foundation

Rachel Oke is an expert builder, Certified Business Consultant, AI and Robotics Strategist, and International Speaker with more than 15 years of experience building businesses, people, and transformative solutions across technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics. As Founder and Group CEO of Stravana Group, Rachel leads a growing portfolio of companies and social-impact organisations advancing AI-powered business creation, robotics adoption, digital education, and next-generation innovation. Her mission is to ensure that people are not merely consuming technology but are equipped to build with it, create opportunities, launch businesses, and shape the future. Her philosophy is simple: "I build people โ€” from 'I have no idea' to 'I built this.'"

๐Ÿ…15+ YearsBusiness, Technology & Innovation
๐Ÿข12+ CompaniesOwned, Built & Scaled
๐Ÿ†10+ AwardsIndustry Awards & Recognitions
๐ŸŽ“MBA in AIProfessionally Certified in AI & Technology
๐Ÿ“šLeadership & TechnologyHarvard Business School
Certified Trainer100s trained across tech, business and AI programmes globally
Training & Empowerment

Learning Built Around You

Whoever you are and however you learn best, there is a format built for you.

Coaching
๐ŸŽฏ

1:1 Private Sessions

Focused, personalised coaching adapted to your goals and pace โ€” AI, Business or Tech.

  • Executives & Leaders
  • Business Owners
  • Professionals
  • Career Changers
Apply for Coaching โ†’
Leadership
๐Ÿ‘”

Leaders & Business Owners

Practical AI and automation strategy for founders and executives โ€” no coding required.

  • AI Strategy & Decision-Making
  • Digital Transformation
  • AI-Led Growth Planning
  • Innovation Leadership
Explore Leadership โ†’
Corporate
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Corporate Teams & Groups

Cohort-based learning designed around real organisational workflows and your team's tools.

  • AI Awareness & Literacy
  • Team Upskilling Cohorts
  • Custom Sprint Programs
  • AI Strategy Advisory
Train Your Teams โ†’
Technical
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

Tech Coders & Builders

Project-based technical training in AI agents, robotics and full-stack product building.

  • AI Agents & LLM Apps
  • Robotics & Automation
  • Full-Stack + AI
  • Vibe Coding Bootcamp
See All Services โ†’
Get Involved

More Than a Programme. A Movement.

Whether you want to build, give back, or invest in the future โ€” there's a place for you here.

Build

Join Build Labs, Buildathons, and project sprints. Turn your skills into real solutions.

Start Building โ†’

Volunteer

Mentor, organise events, lead a chapter, or contribute to the community.

Get Involved โ†’

Sponsor

Fund scholarships, labs, and chapters. Help us reach more young innovators.

Become a Partner โ†’
Builder Project Showcase

See what the community is building

Real products, research, startups and open projects created by members.

Explore All Projects
AgriAssist AI
Community Project

AgriAssist AI

Multilingual guidance for smallholder farmers built by the Nairobi chapter.

View Project
TutorMate
Open Source

TutorMate

Adaptive revision support for secondary-school learners across Africa.

View Project
MarketPilot
Startup

MarketPilot

A lightweight launch and sales tool for microbusinesses and freelancers.

View Project
Powered by Community

Our Partners & Allies

A coalition of organisations shaping the next generation of AI and robotics builders across Africa and beyond.

Universities & Academies
Tech Companies
Corporate Sponsors
Foundations & NGOs
Innovation Hubs
Employer Partners
Questions

Frequently Asked

Not at all. NextGen Builders is for everyone โ€” students, professionals, founders, creators, and educators. Our pathways start from absolute beginner and go all the way to advanced technical practice.
Our pricing is straightforward. Community membership is free. Foundational learning is free. Live challenges and introductory workshops are free. Advanced cohorts and specialist bootcamps are available for a one-time programme fee. Corporate training is available on a custom fee basis based on team size and requirements. We will never paywall the fundamentals.
Yes โ€” we are actively expanding. Apply via the Chapters page and tell us about your city and your background. We provide the playbook, tools, and support. You bring the energy.
Our core programmes are designed for ages 16 and above, with no upper limit. We have dedicated pathways for younger innovators through the Schools Programme, and leadership tracks for experienced professionals and executives.
Launch with StartDotCom

Turn what you build into a real business.

Move from project to ownership with business planning, websites, sales, customers and operations in one AI-powered platform.