Google has launched applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, providing artificial intelligence solutions for the challenges faced by African startups.
The program so far has empowered over 180 companies across 17 countries, by enabling them to secure more than $350 million in funding and generate over 3,700 jobs.
Applications opened yesterday February 5, 2026, and will close on March 18, 2026. The 12-week hybrid program will commence in April, targeting growth-stage (Seed to Series A) startups using AI in sectors like health, climate, and agriculture, offering equity-free support, Google Cloud credits, mentorship, and technical expertise.
“We want to help founders turn their startups into research labs for the continent, places where real scientific breakthroughs happen” – Folarin Aiyegbusi, Google’s Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa
Interested startups are advised to apply via g.co/acceleratorafrica. Selected participants will be backed with investor networks to advance scalable solutions.
