Google for Startups Accelerator Program 2025 for South Africa

A three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups in South Africa. It provides deep mentorship on technical challenges, especially in data and machine learning, access to Google’s network of experts, and in-person bootcamps along with virtual workshops and mentorship. Participating startups receive equity-free support, product credits, and opportunities to work with Google teams on their biggest technical challenges.

Equity-free support for the duration of the program, dedicated mentoring from Google teams, access to Google product credits and tools, invitations to technical bootcamps, and collaboration with experts from Google on technical challenges.

Open to startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage, building a scalable product with a large addressable market and a defensible growth model, and deeply technical with emphasis on AI/ML.

Applications open and are submitted via the official Google for Startups accelerator page; details and deadlines are posted on the program site.