Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First 2023 for African Startups

Google is now accepting applications for its 10-week equity-free accelerator programme, ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’, which aims to support African startups using artificial intelligence to solve local challenges.

A 10-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology. The Accelerator program is sector-agnostic but will only accept applications from startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from any vertical.

The AI First program is designed for startups that are building products or services that use artificial intelligence in a transformative way. We are looking for companies with a strong team and a clear vision for how AI can be used to solve real-world challenges.

• Table of Content
• About Google
• Google For Startups Accelerator: AI First
• Aim and Benefits of Google For Startups Accelerator: AI First
• Requirements for Google For Startups Accelerator: AI First 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

Google For Startups Accelerator: AI First

Aim and Benefits of Google For Startups Accelerator: AI First

The program offers access to Google’s AI expertise, technical resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The initiative aims to highlight African-driven solutions and support the region’s tech landscape.

Requirements for Google For Startups Accelerator: AI First Qualification

• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Google Startup website