Deadline: March 18, 2026
Applications are invited for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa 2026. This is 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.
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. 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.
Benefits
- Equity-free support: For duration of program.
- Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
- Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
- Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
- Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
- Eligible startups receive product credits.
- Support on company and product strategy.
- Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Eligibility
- Open to 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
- They are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups
Application
For more information, visit Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa.
