2025 Google Startup Academy For Entrepreneurs

Published: 15 Apr 2025

A three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people and technology to communities across Africa.

Google Startup Academy For Entrepreneurs

Application Deadline	May 9, 2025
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Google
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Google Startup Academy For Entrepreneurs

• 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 qualified.
• 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.

Requirements for Google Startup Academy For Entrepreneurs

• 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 technical roles 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

Selection Process

Timeline:

• April 10, 2025: Applications Open
• May 9, 2025: Applications Close
• June, 2025: Program Kick-off
• August, 2025: Graduation
• August, 2025: Demo Day

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Google on docs.google.com to apply