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Google Launches 2025 Africa Accelerator for AI Startups

4/24/2025

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Google has launched applications for its 2025 Africa Accelerator, focusing on AI-driven startups at seed to Series A stages.
Chosen startups will benefit from mentorship, training, networking, and up to $350K in Google Cloud credits, with no equity taken.
Eligibility includes being Africa-based, having a live product, and adopting an AI-first approach.
The initiative aims to empower African innovators to tackle challenges across multiple sectors.
Past participants have collectively raised over $300 million and generated 3,000 jobs.

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Google has launched applications for its 2025 Africa Accelerator, focusing on AI-driven startups at seed to Series A stages.
Chosen startups will benefit from mentorship, training, networking, and up to $350K in Google Cloud credits, with no equity taken.
Eligibility includes being Africa-based, having a live product, and adopting an AI-first approach.
The initiative aims to empower African innovators to tackle challenges across multiple sectors.
Past participants have collectively raised over $300 million and generated 3,000 jobs.