Introducing Our New Cohort for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First Program
As we stand on the brink of a technological renaissance, the role of AI in reshaping our world becomes increasingly evident. According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, AI could potentially augment Africa's GDP by a staggering $1.3 trillion by 2030, marking its undeniable potential to fuel solutions and drive economic prosperity.
In August, we commenced applications for the 'Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First' program to find startups using AI to navigate the challenges unique to Africa, while carving out solutions on a global scale.
Today, we are pleased to announce the selected startups (in alphabetical order):
- Avalon Health (South Africa): Empowers patients with streamlined online healthcare access and offers doctors digital tools to enhance care.
- Chatbots Africa (Ghana): Spearheading SMEs' transition into the Social Commerce era with AI-driven online storefronts.
- Dial Afrika Inc (Kenya): Tailoring customer support tools for global businesses, with a focus on African SMBs.
- Famasi Africa (Nigeria): Innovating the OS for pharmacies in emerging markets.
- Fastagger Inc (Kenya): Using AI to amplify sales and loyalty, supporting MSMEs' growth.
- Garri Logistics (Ethiopia): Digitalizing freight brokerage and transport services.
- Izifin (Nigeria): Providing an end-to-end credit infrastructure via API for small businesses.
- Lengo AI (Senegal): Launching the first Data-Driven OS for the Informal Sector.
- Logistify AI (Uganda): Minimising inventory losses in industrial facilities.
- Telliscope (Ethiopia): Offering an AI-enabled business intelligence platform.
- Vzy (Nigeria): Revolutionising website building with AI-driven tools that craft sites in mere minutes.
As these startups commence their immersive 10-week accelerator journey, they will not just tap into Google's AI expertise and a $350k in Google Cloud Credits but also dive deep into a growth experience through mentorship sessions, specialised technical insights, and extensive networking opportunities await them, to help them expand their horizons and amplify their impact.
Join us in congratulating the trailblazers.
