Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa

About

Google for Startups is offering a three-month accelerator program for Black-led technology startups in South Africa, providing equity-free support, mentoring, training, and access to Google's network of experts.

Benefits

• 💰Equity-free Support
  Equity-free support for the duration of the program
• 🎓Mentorship
  Dedicated mentoring from Google teams
• 🎓Technical Bootcamps
  Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Access to Google's network of industry experts
• 💰Product Credits
  Eligible startups receive product credits
• 🛠️ Early Access to Products
  Early access to new Google products and tools
• 🎓Strategic Support
  Strategic support on company and product strategy
• 🛠️ Technical Project Partnership
  Technical project partnership with experts from Google

Eligibility Criteria

• Black-led technology startups within South Africa
• 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
• Diverse and inclusive startups with founders of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Target Sector

Technology

Target Location

South Africa