Google officially opened applications for the 8th cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program.
This cohort will focus on leveraging startups artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges and unlock new opportunities across the continent.
About the program
The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a Semester, virtual program without shares which provides African startups with mentorship, technical resources and access to a global network of experts and investors.
Class 8 program will be run by June to September 2024 and will include:
- Equity-free support: Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.
- Mentorship: Personalized guidance from Google AI experts, experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
- Technical Workshops: In-depth training on AI/ML development, product strategy and scaling.
- Global network: Connections with potential investors, partners and customers.
- Community: A supportive network of fellow founders facing similar challenges and opportunities.
Applications
Applications are open from April 29 to May 20, 2024and it can be submitted electronically. Eligible startups must be based in Africa or build Africa-focused solutions and should use AI/ML in a transformative way.
What they say
“We’re excited to support the next generation of African AI pioneers through the Google for Startups Accelerator, providing them with the resources and mentoring they need to build successful, impactful businesses,” he said Folarin AiyegbusiHead of Startups Ecosystem, Africa at Google.
“Africa’s tech ecosystem is a hotbed of innovation and AI has the potential to be a transformative force in a number of sectors“, he added.
By The Numbers
Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 106 start-ups from 17 African countries and has collectively increased over $263 millionand created more of 2,800 direct jobs.
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