By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a 3-month program designed to help African startups scale and grow.
The program focuses on AI, cloud computing, and other Google technologies to drive innovation and growth.
A global series of programs
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.
Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.
Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.
Google for Startups Cloud program
Eligible participants receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, dedicated support from startup experts, technical training, and access to key industry events. Find out more.
Additionally, participants are eligible to receive 30 days of free Cloud TPU access through the TPU Research Cloud program to accelerate their open-source machine learning research
Benefits
- Mentorship opportunities
- Training
- Technical project partnership
- Google product credits
Eligibility
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
- Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
- Commitment from CTO or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
- We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups
How to Apply
Click here to access application form before May 9, 2025
The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a 3-month initiative aimed at fostering growth in African startups by leveraging Google's technologies such as AI and cloud computing. This program brings together 10-15 startups per cohort to address technical challenges via a combination of remote and in-person learning sessions, individual and group consultations, and focused sprint projects. Startups benefit from expert guidance, product design and acquisition workshops, leadership development, and substantial Google Cloud credits up to $350,000, along with other resources like free Cloud TPU access.
Eligibility for participation includes startups showing traction between the Seed and Series A stages, with a scalable and technical product leveraging machine learning and AI. Companies are expected to have a substantial market opportunity and growth potential, with the commitment from technical leaders to engage fully in the program. Interested startups can apply on Google’s platform by May 9, 2025. Benefits of the program encompass mentorship, training, technical collaborations, and Google product credits, aiming to build a robust ecosystem of innovative African startups.
