Call for Applications: Google for Startups Accelerator Program 2025 for South Africa (FUNDED)

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About Google Startup Accelerator Program 2025 for South Africa

A global series of programs
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.

Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.

Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

Google for Startups Cloud program
Eligible participants receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, dedicated support from startup experts, technical training and access to key industry events. Find out more.

Additionally, participants are eligible to receive 30 days of free Cloud TPU access through the TPU Research Cloud program to accelerate their open-source machine learning research. Find out more.

• Sponsor Organisation: Google

Benefits of Google Startup Accelerator Program 2025 for South Africa

• Access to Google engineers, technical project partnership, Google product support and advice, custom mentorship
• Inclusion in the Google for Startups Accelerator Global Community and network of alumni
• Google Cloud Credits (Eligible participants receive up to $350,000)
• Marketing spotlight opportunities

Google Startup Accelerator Program 2025 for South Africa Requirements

• 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 with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups

Application Date and Process

Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 September, 2025

Scholarship Application Portal

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