Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey is a ten-week program designed for startups across the region who are using technology in innovative ways to solve scalable needs in the market. All accepted startups will receive mentorship and support from the best of Google and our global mentor network in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android and Google Play, Web, Product Strategy, and Marketing.
About the program
- A global series of programs
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.
- Dedicated expert help
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.
- Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.
- Google product benefits
- Early access to AI products
Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.
- Cloud credits
Startups interested in utilizing Cloud credits during the Accelerator may apply here, subject to eligibility review and approval.
- Cloud TPUs
Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU access to accelerate open source machine learning research.
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Google for Startups Accelerator Middle East, North Africa and Turkey Entrepreneurs
Aim and Benefits of Google for Startups Accelerator Middle East, North Africa and Turkey Entrepreneurs
- Equity-free support
Equity-free support for the duration of the 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.
- Early access to AI products
Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
- Google product credits
Eligible startups receive product credits.
- Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy.
- Technical project partnership
Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Requirements for Google for Startups Accelerator Middle East, North Africa and Turkey Entrepreneurs 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
- We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups
Interview date, Process and Venue for Google for Startups Accelerator Middle East, North Africa and Turkey Entrepreneurs
- July 13, 2026
Applications Open
- August 31, 2026
Applications Close
- October, 2026
Program Kick-off
- December, 2026
Graduation
- December, 2026
Demo Day
Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Google on docs.google.com to apply
For more information, kindly visit Google for Startups Accelerator webpage.
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