Google 2023 Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 28, heads to Dubai this year and is sure to highlight the many challenges facing a region exposed to water scarcity, rising temperatures and sea levels, and increasing desertification from climate change. World leaders will focus on transforming the global economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the accelerating effects of climate change that disproportionately affect regions like the Middle East and Africa. To drive the transformative changes necessary, businesses and governments will need to deploy new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. 

• Table of Content
• About Google
• Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change
• Aim and Benefits of Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change
• Requirements for Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Google

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Google was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. The company's rapid growth since incorporation has triggered a chain of products, acquisitions, and partnerships beyond Google's core se... continue reading

Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change

Aim and Benefits of Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change

• The program is a 10-week, equity-free hybrid accelerator for Seed to Series A startups. In partnership with Google Cloud, this program provides high-potential startups based in the Middle East and Africa a mix of in-person and virtual activities, 1:1 mentoring, and group learning sessions.
• In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator program features product design, business growth, and leadership development workshops. Selected startups will also benefit from dedicated Google Cloud technical expertise and receive credits via the Google for Startups Cloud Program. The program is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to receive support and guidance as they navigate the technical and business challenges of scaling their startups. 

Requirements for Middle East & Africa Startup Accelerator On Climate Change Qualification

The application window remains open until July 7th, 2023 for business and technical founders to join the program. To ensure Google can provide meaningful value, we’re looking for startups leveraging cloud and AI/ML technologies in their product, service, or operations, and/or that have an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are now open for the accelerator, which aims to connect the best of Google’s products and people to climate and clean tech innovators across the region who are building their solutions with cloud services. 

For more details, visit Google website.