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Google Selects 15 African Startups for AI Accelerator

6/27/2025

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Google has selected 15 startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9, emphasizing AI in various sectors.
Chosen from nearly 1,500 applications, the startups represent Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa.
The program, running from June 23 to August 22, 2025, provides mentorship and up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.
Since 2018, the accelerator has supported 153 startups, generating over $300 million and creating 3,500 jobs across Africa.

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Google has selected 15 startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9, emphasizing AI in various sectors.
Chosen from nearly 1,500 applications, the startups represent Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa.
The program, running from June 23 to August 22, 2025, provides mentorship and up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.
Since 2018, the accelerator has supported 153 startups, generating over $300 million and creating 3,500 jobs across Africa.