Google For Startups Accelerator Africa Program

The Google for Startups is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A African-led tech startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Black founder communities across South Africa

About Google for Startups Accelerator

This present cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator is designed specifically to support Black tech startup founders in South Africa.

The startups will be paired with relevant Google and industry experts to solve their startup’s top challenges, and are provided with non-dilutive funding, insights and best practices to improve their product and business.

Key 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 qualified.
• Google product credits: Eligible startups receive product credits.
• Technical project partnership: Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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
• We are committed to building accelerator classes that are diverse and inclusive, and encourage applications from qualified startups with founders of all backgrounds
• This program is open to Black-led technology startups within South Africa

Key Dates

• September 27, 2024 Applications opens
• October 14, 2024Applications Close
• November, 2024 Program Kick-off

Visit Google for SATARTUPS Accelerator Africa Program and apply online

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