Since 2018, the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has supported 180+ startups, helping them raise $350 million and create 3,700 jobs. As we launch Class 10, the conversation has evolved from digital access to intelligence. Today, a new breed of African founders are acting as an applied scientist, using AI to solve the most complex societal equations in healthcare, climate, and agriculture.

These scientific breakthroughs require deep research and specialized tools To support this, we are designing Class 10 to function as a high-tech laboratory. Selected startups will gain access to Google’s research expertise, and specialized hardware like Cloud TPUs. This removes infrastructure barriers, allowing visionaries to focus on their science and products.

If you are an AI-First startup based in Africa solving critical challenges, we want to hear from you. Applications for our 12-week milestone cohort are open until March 18, 2026. Join us. Apply at g.co/acceleratorafrica