15 startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa programme

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Fifteen startups have been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a three-month programme designed to support growth-stage, AI-driven startups with equity-free funding, technical mentorship and access to Google’s advanced AI technologies. Each selected startup receives [...] The post 15 startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa programme appeared first on Disrupt Africa . Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View, and its products and services include Software tools.

Each selected startup receives up to ZAR1 million (US$60,000) in equity-free funding, allowing founders to retain full ownership of their business while using the capital to accelerate growth. Applications for the latest cohort opened in July , and received over 1,000 expressions of interest.

The programme forms part of Google’s plan to support 50 South African startups between 2024 and 2028. They also gain direct access to Google’s AI tools, cloud infrastructure and models, including hands-on access to Gemini, helping them strengthen their products and enhance their technical capabilities.