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The chosen startups will embark on a 10-week accelerator journey. In addition to gaining access to Google’s AI expertise and $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, they will also receive mentorship, technical guidance, and networking opportunities to amplify their impact.
"At Google we’ve been working on AI for over a decade, and we’ve shown how useful AI is in our products and for developers externally. AI is not only a powerful enabler, it’s also a major platform shift," remarked Folarin Aiyegbusi, head of startup ecosystem, Africa.
"That’s why we’re focused on making it easy and scalable for others to innovate with AI. Our chosen startups for the 'AI First' program embody this vision, leveraging AI in pioneering ways to address both local and global challenges. We're here excited to support and amplify their impact."
Since 2017, Google has consistently supported African startups across diverse programs. Collectively, these startups have raised $263m and created over 2,800 job opportunities.