Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator – Africa 2025. This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups.
The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to communities across Africa.
The program includes the following:
- 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.
Benefits
- Equity-free support: For duration of program.
- Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
- Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google, where qualified.
- Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
- Eligible startups receive product credits.
- Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
- Support on company and product strategy.
- Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
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 and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions;
- They are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups and encourage applications from all qualified startups.
Deadline: May 9, 2025
