Middle East, North Africa and Turkey

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Middle East, North Africa, Turkey - Virtual
3 months
High-potential, seed-funded startups

Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey is a three-month program designed for startups across the region who are using technology in innovative ways to solve scalable needs in the market. All accepted startups will receive mentorship and support from the best of Google and our global mentor network in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android & Google Play, Web, Product Strategy, and Marketing.

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Middle East, North Africa, Turkey - Virtual
3 months
High-potential, seed-funded startups

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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.

Google product benefits

Early access to AI products: Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.

Cloud credits: Eligible participants can apply separately for Google Cloud credits to support their business’ growth. Find out more.

Cloud TPUs: Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU access to accelerate 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.

  • Early access to AI products

    Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.

  • Google product credits

    Eligible startups receive product credits.

  • Strategic support

    Support on company and product strategy.

  • Technical project partnership

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

Frequently asked questions

When was the program? Will there be more in the future?

Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey ran from January 2021 to April 2022. We expect to host more similar accelerator programs in the future. When that happens we will update the Accelerators page here.

Is there a different program for startups in the region?

Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is also available for startups based in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. Please review this page for more information.

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

Startups must meet specific criteria to be eligible for Google product credit offerings. To learn more about the Google Cloud credit eligibility requirements, please visit the Google Cloud startup page.