Deadline: 18th March 2026
A three-month hybrid accelerator program for growth-stage technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to communities across Africa.
About the program
- 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 product benefits
Early access to AI products: Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.
Cloud credits: Eligible participants can apply for Google Cloud credits to support their business’ growth.
Cloud TPUs:Â Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU
Benefits
- Equity-free support – Equity-free support: For duration of program.
- Mentoring – Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
- Training – Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
- Access to experts – Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
- Early access to AI products – Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
- Google product credits – Eligible startups receive product credits.
- Strategic support – Support on company and product strategy.
- Technical project partnership – Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Eligibility
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally growth-stage startups
- 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
- We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups
For more information and application.