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Middle East, North Africa, Turkey - Hybrid

Ten weeks

Seed to Series A

A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in MENA and Turkey. The Accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's resources to empower startups to scale their AI-driven tech business.

Middle East, North Africa, Turkey - Hybrid

Ten weeks

Seed to Series A

Applications are now open

Up to Series A funded startups are invited to apply by June 16, 2025

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About the program

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About the program

A global series of programs
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.

Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.

Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

Cloud program offerings
Eligible participants receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, dedicated support from startup experts, technical training and access to key industry events. Find out more.

Additionally, participants are eligible to receive 30 days of free Cloud TPU access through the TPU Research Cloud program to accelerate their open-source machine learning research. Find out more.

Key benefits

Equity-free support

Equity-free support: For duration of program.
Mentoring

Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
Training

Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
Access to experts

Access to Google's network of industry experts.
Google product credits

Eligible startups receive product credits.
Early access

Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
Strategic support

Support on company and product strategy.
Technical project partnership

Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.

Entry Criteria

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Entry Criteria

Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
Commitment from CTO and/or AI Lead to participate and engage in required program sessions
We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups

Key dates

April 23, 2025

Applications Open

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June 16, 2025

Applications Close

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September, 2025

Program Kick-off
November, 2025

Graduation
December, 2025

Demo Day

Meet the Alumni

Helps eco-conscious travelers to reduce carbon footprint with AI-powered eco-friendly travel recommendations.

location_on Tbilisi, Georgia

Provides AI-driven solutions for dentistry that automates diagnosis, treatment, and patient follow-up by analyzing X-rays, enhancing speed and accuracy in dental care.

location_on Eskisehir, Turkey

Provides cutting-edge health technology that empowers mothers and healthcare providers with improved prenatal care and accessible fetal ultrasound.

location_on Rabat, Morocco

Leverages autonomous robots and AI to provide precision agriculture solutions for optimized farming in the region.

location_on Cairo, Egypt

Provides an AI-driven, no-code B2B SaaS platform that unifies physical and digital commerce experiences.

location_on Doha, Qatar

Offers non-invasive diagnosis of eye, heart, and kidney diseases using AI.

location_on Antalya, Turkey

Builds technology combining predictive analytics and monitoring of forest productivity & health.

location_on Astana, Kazakhstan

Provides AI-driven temperature intelligence to cool down cities with tailored, fast, and affordable solutions.

location_on Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Helps Telcos to design, operate and optimize their networks more intelligently through an end-to-end data platform.

location_on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Helps eco-conscious travelers to reduce carbon footprint with AI-powered eco-friendly travel recommendations.

location_on Tbilisi, Georgia

Vinayak Shrivastav Co-Founder & CEO, Magnifi (Videoverse)

We have received invaluable support and guidance to help us navigate both the technical and business challenges that come with our mission. From mentorship and technical project support to workshops on product design, business growth, and leadership development, this program has truly been a game-changer.

Asrar Damdam Founder and CEO of Uvera

Frequently asked questions

Do you take equity or a fee to be a part of this program?

What is the structure of the program?

Through a combination of 1-to-1 and 1-to-many learning sessions, startups will receive technical support and mentoring from experienced engineers and business experts from Google and the wider ecosystem throughout the program. This support will be specifically tailored to the needs of the startups' businesses. Along with being paired with specialized Startup Success Managers (SSM) from Google, participants will also receive further training on how to use our best practices, tools, and personnel. At the end of the program, the cohort will present their achievements in a Demo Day in front of Google teams, mentors, investors, partners and key stakeholders from the EMEA startup ecosystem. After the program ends, startups will continue to receive support via the Google for Startups Accelerator Alumni program and network.

When will the program run?

Will startups receive Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits?

What are the criteria to receive product credits, and what does "eligible for product credits" mean?

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