Free AI Training.
Real Western Placements.
The Gate Project trains African professionals in the AI skills Western companies are actively hiring for — completely free — then introduces our graduates directly to those companies. Cohort 1: 5 of 6 placed.
Free Training.
Real Placements.
African professionals are world-class talent. The only thing standing between them and Western opportunities is the right skills and the right door. We provide both — at no cost to the people we select.
Our 6-week scholarship programme teaches the exact tools Western companies are hiring for right now. When graduates finish, we introduce them directly to those companies. That's it. No fees. No middlemen.
AI Automation
n8n, Claude API, workflow engineering, chatbots, voice agents
GEO & AEO
Generative Engine Optimization and Answer Engine Optimization for AI-first search
LinkedIn Authority
Lead generation, profile optimization, outreach systems that convert
Real Deliverables
You graduate with a working portfolio — not a certificate, but proof
Four Steps.
One Transformation.
Apply
Choose your track — Learner Path (beginners) or Intern Path (experienced professionals). No gatekeepers.
Train
6 weeks of intensive, hands-on training in AI Automation, GEO, LinkedIn Authority, and n8n workflow engineering.
Build
Create a portfolio of real deliverables that Western companies can see, test, and evaluate directly.
Get Placed
We match you with vetted Western companies ready to hire African talent. This is where the gate opens.
They Went First.
Here's What Happened.
Nigerian
Samuel Oluwatobi Odukoya
AI Automation Engineer
Placed at CH4B UK
“The Gate Project gave me the exact skills UK companies were searching for.”
Nigerian
Esther Abem
AI Automation & GEO Specialist
Placed at Better People Recruitment
“I went from knowing nothing about AI to running automation systems for a UK recruitment firm.”
Nigerian
James Ibiyemi
AI & GEO Specialist
Placed at Tenacious AI Marketing Global
“Consistent learning and hands-on practice can quickly transform a beginner into a specialist.”
The Training Is Free.
The Placement Is Real.
We select talented African professionals through a short interview. If you are chosen, your 6-week AI training is completely free — and we work to place you in a Western company when you graduate.
No AI experience? Good.
The Learner Path is built for complete beginners. You will leave with a working AI portfolio, real skills, and a direct introduction to companies hiring for those skills.
- Zero AI experience required
- 6 weeks of structured, hands-on training
- AI automation, GEO, n8n, LinkedIn lead generation
- Real project portfolio — not a certificate
- Placement support when you graduate
Already skilled?
The Intern Path is for professionals who already have digital or technical skills and are ready to be matched with Western companies. We vet your profile and make the introduction.
- For professionals with existing skills
- Profile vetting and interview preparation
- LinkedIn positioning that gets noticed
- Direct matching with vetted Western companies
- Mentorship throughout the process
Didn't qualify for the scholarship but still want to learn? There is a $100 mentorship option.
Built by Practitioners.
Not Academics.
David Adesina
Co-Founder · AI Automation Lead
David trains learners in AI automation, n8n workflow engineering, and practical AI tooling. The Gate Project's pipeline then connects those trained professionals directly to Western companies that need exactly those skills.
Dean Whitby
Co-Founder · GEO & Lead Generation Lead
Dean brings deep expertise in Generative Engine Optimization, lead generation strategy, and content that ranks in AI-powered search. He ensures every Gate Project graduate can operate in the emerging AI-first marketing landscape.
The Training Costs Nothing.
The Opportunity Is Real.
Cohort 1 proved it works — 5 of 6 graduates placed in paid Western roles, all starting from zero. Cohort 2 is forming now. Spots are limited.
Join the Telegram group, pass a short interview, and your place is free.