About Us - FIDS Labs Africa

Our Mission

To exploit research opportunities in artificial intelligence and data science in Africa, compete for international grants, and provide exceptional consultancy services including short-term evaluation projects and long-term strategic initiatives. We aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications that drive economic growth and social development across the continent.

Our Vision

To establish Africa as a global leader in AI and data science innovation, creating a sustainable ecosystem that nurtures local talent, addresses continental challenges, and contributes to the global knowledge economy while maintaining African values and perspectives in technological advancement.

Our Story

Frontier Intelligence & Data Science Labs Africa was founded with the recognition that Africa possesses immense untapped potential in the fields of artificial intelligence and data science. Our continent faces unique challenges that require innovative, locally-informed solutions backed by world-class research and expertise.

We believe that by combining rigorous academic research with practical industry applications, we can create meaningful impact while building Africa's reputation as a center of excellence for AI and data science innovation.

Our Core Values

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Excellence

We pursue the highest standards in research, consultancy, and project delivery.

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Collaboration

We build strong partnerships across academia, industry, and government sectors.

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Innovation

We embrace cutting-edge technologies and creative approaches to problem-solving.

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African Focus

We develop solutions that address Africa's unique contexts and opportunities.

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Impact

We measure success by the positive change we create in communities and industries.

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Integrity

We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our research and business practices.

Our Leadership

Dr. Paul Trust

CEO and Co-founder

trustpaul1000@gmail.com | +353 085 187 1839

Dr. Paul Trust is an accomplished AI researcher and engineer with a PhD in Computer Science from University College Cork, Ireland. He brings extensive experience from leading technology companies and world-class research institutions to advance AI innovation in Africa.

Professional Experience

Most recently, Dr. Trust served as a Staff AI Engineer at Synopsys Inc., a $50B+ semiconductor design company, where he designed LLM evaluation frameworks, developed RAG evaluation pipelines, and built domain-specific AI models for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). Prior to that, he held positions at Tenable Inc. (cybersecurity), Olas Staffing Software (acquired by Kyloe Partners), and served as Subject Matter Expert and Instructor at the University of Cambridge.

Academic Excellence

Dr. Trust's academic journey began at Makerere University, Uganda, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Statistics (CGPA: 4.79/5.0) as the Best Graduating Student. He was awarded a prestigious Science Foundation Ireland Research Grant worth €200,000 to pursue his PhD studies. His research has been published in leading journals and conferences, focusing on NLP, LLMs, and machine learning applications in low-resource scenarios.

Vision for FIDS Labs Africa

With his unique combination of world-class research credentials and industry experience across major technology companies, Dr. Trust co-founded FIDS Labs Africa to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical applications in African contexts. His vision is to establish Africa as a global leader in AI innovation while addressing the continent's unique challenges and opportunities.

Education: PhD in Computer Science (AI & Data Science), University College Cork

Research Focus: Large Language Models, RAG Systems, NLP, Domain-Specific AI

Industry Experience: Synopsys Inc., Tenable Inc., University of Cambridge

Publications: Multiple peer-reviewed papers in leading journals and conferences

What Sets Us Apart

Local Expertise, Global Standards

We combine deep understanding of African contexts with internationally recognized research methodologies and industry best practices.

Research-Driven Approach

Our consultancy services are backed by rigorous research, ensuring evidence-based recommendations and sustainable solutions.

Grant Acquisition Excellence

We have a proven track record of securing competitive grants from international funding bodies and research institutions.

Multidisciplinary Team

Our diverse team combines expertise in AI, data science, economics, policy, and sector-specific knowledge.

About FIDS Labs Africa