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 for the duration of the program
• Dedicated mentoring from Google teams
• Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google
• Access to Google's network of industry experts
• Eligible startups receive product credits
• Early access to new Google products and tools
• Strategic support on company and product strategy
• 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