Google For Startup Accelerator 2024

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A three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A Black-led technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Black founder communities across South Africa.

This cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa is specifically designed to support Black founders in South Africa.

The startups are paired with relevant Google and industry experts to solve their startup’s top challenges, and are provided with non-dilutive funding, insights and best practices to improve their product and business.

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 qualified.
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.

Entry 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 that are diverse and inclusive, and encourage applications from qualified startups with founders of all backgrounds
This program is open to Black-led technology startups within South Africa

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