Google Launches Accelerator: AI First Program For African Start-Ups
Google Launches Accelerator: AI First Program For African Start-Ups. According to Google, African startups have consistently pioneered solutions tailored to the continent’s challenges. Their relentless spirit, innovation, and determination have not only tackled immediate issues but have also acted as catalysts for economic growth, enhancing countless lives in the continent. From enabling farmers to access capital to streamlining insurance processes with modern tech, the focus remains on purpose-driven innovation.
In 2018, the company announced the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa. Since then, it has walked side-by-side with 106 startups from 17 African nations, fostering environments that amplified their efforts, secured funding, and generated employment opportunities.
On this journey with African startups, the company witnessed firsthand their resilience and desire to solve for challenges in Africa. AI presents an immense opportunity to augment their innovations and amplify their groundbreaking visions. This is why the company is thrilled to introduce the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” program, a 10-week equity-free accelerator program for startups up to series A based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with AI and machine learning. The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google’s products and experts to empower startups to scale their business, towards success in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and technology.
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. It has been referred to as “the most powerful company in the world” and as one of the world’s most valuable brands due to its market dominance, data collection, and technological advantages in the field of artificial intelligence.
The company is seeking visionary African startups in the seed to Series A phase, with strong teams and a clear vision of how AI can address tangible challenges.
