Applications are currently being accepted for the Google for Startups Accelerator South Africa Program 2026. Applicants are
About Google for Startups Accelerator South Africa Program
A three-month hybrid accelerator program for growth-stage technology startups. The Accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people, and technology to South African-led startups looking to scale their impact.
Benefits of Google for Startups Accelerator South Africa Program
- Equity-free support: Equity-free support for the duration of the program.
- Mentoring: Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
- Training: Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
- Access to experts: Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
- Early access to AI products: Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
- Google product credits: Eligible startups receive product credits.
- Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy.
- Technical project partnership: Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
- Non-dilutive funding: Up to R1 million in non-dilutive (equity-free) funding for each participating startup.
Google for Startups Accelerator South Africa Program Requirements
- Early access to AI products: Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.
- Cloud credits: Startups interested in utilizing Cloud credits during the Accelerator may apply here, subject to eligibility review and approval.
- Cloud TPUs: Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU access to accelerate open source machine learning research.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
28 August, 2026
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