From ITMB Graduate to AI Founder: The Nyata AI Journey

Join us for an inspiring National Apprenticeship Week 2026 session led by Ibrahim Maina, UWE ITMB graduate and founder of Nyata AI — one of Bristol’s rising AI platforms built to support communities and empower digital creators.

This in-person talk highlights Ibrahim’s journey from university coursework to building and launching an AI startup, sharing real lessons, practical steps, and insights into breaking into tech through self-driven innovation.

Whether you're an apprentice, student, early-career technologist, or someone looking to build your own project, this session will show you how to turn skills into real-world impact

What You’ll Learn

• How Nyata AI was built from the ground up into a real Bristol-based tech platform
• The tools, tech stack, and development process behind Nyata AI
• How you can start a tech project — even if you have limited experience or funding
• How to create opportunities for yourself when the job market feels challenging
• How to spot community needs and turn them into digital solutions
• Practical steps to begin your own AI or digital idea
• Insights from a young UK-based founder building a tech product that supports local communities

Who This Event Is For

• Tech Industry Gold students
• Apprentices
• UWE students & graduates
• Early-career technologists
• Anyone interested in AI, apps, or entrepreneurship
• Anyone wanting to build their own project