Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google's three-month hybrid accelerator for growth-stage technology startups across the African continent.
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa at a glance
| Part of | |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Stages supported | Growth |
| Official website | startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/africa |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, separate from the funding calls above.
Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa
AcceleratorA three-month hybrid accelerator for growth-stage technology startups across the African continent.
Best for: Growth-stage technology startups across the African continent
- Growth
- 3 months
- Hybrid
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa is a three-month hybrid accelerator run by Google for growth-stage technology startups on the African continent. It runs as a cohort, mixing remote and in-person work, and is aimed at teams that are already technical and building to scale.
Who can apply
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally at growth stage
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model
- Deeply technical, preferably already using or planning to use machine learning and AI
- A commitment from the CTO or other technical roles to take part in the required programme sessions
How to apply: Applications for the current cycle are closed. Register your interest for future programmes through the Google for Startups Accelerator updates form to hear about the next intake, and check the official programme page for current status.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerator AfricaA three-month hybrid accelerator program for growth-stage technology startups. | Acceleration | — | Equity-free support, Mentoring, Training, Access to experts, Early access to AI products, Google product credits, Strategic support, Technical project partnership |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
How to apply to Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Check whether a cohort is open
The accelerator runs in fixed cycles rather than as an always-open programme, and applications for the current cycle are closed. If you cannot find an open application, register your interest through the Google for Startups Accelerator updates form so you hear about the next intake, and check the official programme page for the current status.
Make sure you fit before you apply
This is a programme for growth-stage technology startups on the African continent, not for idea-stage teams. Before applying, be ready to show:
- Traction. The programme looks for startups that already demonstrate it, ideally at growth stage.
- A scalable product. A product or service with a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
- Technical depth. It prefers teams that already use, or plan to use, machine learning and AI.
- Technical commitment. A commitment from your CTO or other technical roles to take part in the required programme sessions.
About Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa is a three-month hybrid accelerator programme for growth-stage technology startups across the African continent. It is run by Google, as part of Google for Startups, and brings the company's programmes, products, people and technology to the startups it selects.
Who it is for
The programme is built for growth-stage technology startups on the African continent. It is not an incubation route for idea-stage teams or for founders elsewhere. The accelerator looks for startups that already show traction and that are building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model. It leans deeply technical, and prefers teams that already use, or plan to use, machine learning and AI. Applicants are expected to bring a commitment from their CTO or other technical roles to take part in the required programme sessions.
How it runs
The accelerator runs as a cohort over three months, in a hybrid format that mixes remote and in-person work. Selection is by application for a fixed intake rather than through an always-open door.
How to apply
Applications for the current cycle are closed. Founders who want to be considered for a future cohort can register their interest through the Google for Startups Accelerator updates form, which is how Google says it will reach out about the next intake. Because the programme runs in dated cycles, the official programme page is the place to check whether a new intake has opened.
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Frequently asked questions about Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
What does Google for Startups Accelerator Africa do?
Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa is a three-month hybrid accelerator programme for growth-stage technology startups across the African continent. It is run by Google, as part of Google for Startups, and brings the company's programmes, products, people and technology to the startups it selects.
What programs does Google for Startups Accelerator Africa run?
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa runs Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa.
How do I apply to Google for Startups Accelerator Africa?
The accelerator runs in fixed cycles rather than as an always-open programme, and applications for the current cycle are closed. If you cannot find an open application, register your interest through the Google for Startups Accelerator updates form so you hear about the next intake, and check the official programme page for the current status.
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