Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change
Applications are now open for Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change. Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change is a 10-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Middle East and Africa. The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google’s products and people to climate change and clean technology innovators across the region building with Cloud Services.
About Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change
Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change is a 10-week, equity-free hybrid program for Seed to Series A startups tackling Climate Change with tech. In partnership with Google Cloud, the Middle East and Africa program helps high-potential startups based in Middle East and Africa grow with the best of Google through a mix of in-person and virtual activities, 1:1 mentoring, and group learning sessions.
In addition to mentorship, The Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change program features deep dives and workshops focused on product design, business growth, and leadership development. Selected startups will also benefit from dedicated Google Cloud technical expertise and receive credits via the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
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Key Benefits for Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change
Equity-free – 10 weeks of equity-free support.
Training – Boost your knowledge of GCP, machine learning, product development, marketing, leadership and more.
Founder Network – Connect and get support from fellow founders as a part of Google for Startups alumni network.
1:1 Mentoring – Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.
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Google product support and advice – Learn product tips and tricks directly from the Googlers who built them.
Product credits – Google product credits for your tech stack.
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.
Focusing on sustainable technology climate solutions, cleantech and green energy.
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.
Frequently asked questions for Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change
Do you take equity or a fee to be a part of this program? The Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change program is completely free for all participating startups, and Google does not take any equity. Please note that we do require all founders (CEO & CTO) and appropriate team members to be available to join all elements of the program.
What does the hybrid format mean? The program runs in a hybrid format for Middle East and Africa. The events will start with a virtual kick-off in August 2023, followed by virtual training bootcamps, 1:1 mentoring, and experiences, and an in-person demo day and graduation in October 2023.
What is the structure of the program? Through a combination of 1-to-1 and 1-to-many learning sessions, startups will receive 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 Middle East and Africa startup ecosystems. After the program ends, startups will continue to receive support via the Google for Startups Accelerator Alumni program & network.
When will the program run? Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change (for startups in Middle East and Africa) will kick off in August 2023 and run through October 2023. Please do not apply if you are not available to participate during these dates.
Who should apply to Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change? The program is open to Seed to Series A stage, tech startups based in Middle East and Africa that are building innovative green technology solutions to tackle climate change.
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Google for Startups Accelerators are best suited for revenue generating startups with a minimum of five or more employees. Founders (CEO & CTO) and appropriate team members must be available to join all elements of the program. In order to ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage either Cloud or AI/ML technologies in their product, service, or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.
Deadline: 07 July 2023
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