Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
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.
Middle East, North Africa, Turkey - Virtual
3 months
High-potential, seed-funded startups
Applications are now closed
If you are interested in our AI First program in the region,
please see this website.
About the program
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 for Startups Cloud program
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
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Equity-free support
Equity-free support: For duration of program.
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Mentoring
Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
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Training
Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
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Access to experts
Access to Google's network of industry experts.
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Google product credits
Eligible startups receive product credits.
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Early access
Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
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Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy.
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Technical project partnership
Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.