This involves research on data sources (SMS, social media, radio, satellite) and system document drafted

- Interview sessions with IDPs, community leaders, mental health workers. - Define use cases for each AI feature - Hire Hausa/English and maybe English/Fulani translators or linguists

$1,200 USD

-At least 3 community consultations completed (IDP camps, peacekeeping units, youth groups). -User stories and use cases documented for each system feature (early warning, chatbot, job matching). -Local dialect resources (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri) for NLP collected or sourced. -Ethics and privacy concerns identified and documented.

Development of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the three components of the system (Safer North AI)

-Build the AI Early Warning System (text + satellite image detection) -Develop Mental Health Chatbot with local language support (NLP-based) -Create Skills & Job Matching voice-based module -Local language training for AI models (Hausa, Kanuri, Fulfulde, etc.) -Basic SMS/USSD integration for offline access

$4,000 USD

-Functional Early Warning System prototype built with real-time text + image data parsing. -Mental Health Chatbot can respond to at least 50 unique questions in Hausa/English. -Job Matching module accepts voice inputs and recommends relevant roles/training based on a mock dataset. -At least 2 languages integrated into AI/NLP pipeline (e.g., Hausa and Fulani). -SMS/USSD system responds to test cases on low-end phones.

This is a deployment and testing stage in the scoped area of the project

-Test in 2–3 affected communities (e.g. Borno, Yobe, Kebbi) -Collect user feedback, optimize models -Ensure SMS/USSD and web access works across devices -Field monitoring & evaluation

$1,500 USD

-System tested by at least 100 users across 2–3 Northern communities. -User feedback collected via survey or voice interviews, with 80%+ satisfaction on ease of use. -AI accuracy for threat prediction reaches 70%+ on pilot data. -Mental Health Chatbot handles crisis scenarios with proper escalation logic. -Downtime during pilot testing is less than 10%.

Having The host community to be familiar with the system through training and engagements.

-Translate guides for using the system (print, audio, radio jingle) -Host one local event or training session -Partner with NGOs or CSOs for reach -Educate youth & IDPs on how to use the platform

$1,000 USD

-Awareness campaign reaches 500+ people through radio, print, or SMS. -One community training session held with 50+ attendees. -Printed/local language guides distributed in IDP camps and local schools. -At least 2 community-based organizations (CBOs) or NGOs onboarded for partnerships

This stage the system will be hosted, monitored and provided with long lasting support.

-Cloud hosting (for AI, backend APIs, chatbot) -Real-time analytics dashboard for alert tracking -Maintenance support for 6–12 months -Data privacy & security audit

$1,000 USD

-AI system hosted with 99% uptime for 3 months. -Live dashboard operational showing active threats, job matches, and chatbot interactions. -Security & privacy audit completed, with encryption for sensitive data. -Feedback/support channel open and active with average response time under 24 hours.

A strategic plan to scale up the system to universal and adoptable to other regions and Documentation of the system

-Refined pitch deck & funding proposal for future grants -Project documentation, user manuals, open-source repository -Plan to scale to more Northern states or other African regions

$1,300 USD

Full project documentation (technical + non-technical) published or ready for submission. -Project deck ready for other grants, hackathons, or Government opportunities. -Final report includes impact stories from users and measurable results. -GitHub repo or open-source release available (optional based on IP strategy). -Roadmap created for scale-up to 6+ new communities or integration into national platforms