Google for Startups Accelerator Africa For Tech Startups in South Africa

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The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has officially opened applications for its three-month hybrid program designed to empower Seed to Series A technology startups across South Africa.

The program focuses on product design, customer acquisition, leadership development for founders, equity-free support, dedicated mentoring from Google teams, exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps, access to Google’s network of industry experts, Google product credits, early access to new products and tools, support on company and product strategy, technical project partnership with Google experts, and funding support of R1 million for each participating startup.

Each cohort brings together 10–15 startups to tackle their biggest technical challenges with guidance from Google experts and industry specialists. Through a mix of in-person and remote sessions, startups will benefit from 1-to-1 mentoring, group learning, sprint projects, and deep dives that enhance scalability and resilience.

Google for Startups Accelerator 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.
Google product credits
- Eligible startups receive product credits.
Early access
- Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
Strategic support
- Support on company and product strategy.
Technical project partnership
- Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Funding
- Participating startups will receive R1 million each.

Participants will also gain access to the Google for Startups Cloud Program, which offers up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, technical training, dedicated support, and access to key industry events. In addition, startups are eligible for 30 days of free Cloud TPU access through the TPU Research Cloud program to accelerate open-source machine learning research.

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 with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups.