Google has announced the 15 exceptional startups selected for Class 9 of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, reflecting Africa’s growing role in shaping the global tech landscape—particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 1,500 applications, these startups represent Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, and are addressing major challenges across fintech, agritech, healthtech, logistics, and professional services.
🚀 A Commitment to African Innovation
Launched in 2018, the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa aims to empower African startups solving deep-rooted problems through tech innovation. So far, the program has supported 153 startups from 17 countries, helping them raise over $300 million in funding and create more than 3,500 jobs.
Learn more: Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa
🧠 What Startups Gain from the Accelerator
The Class 9 cohort, running from June 23 to August 22, 2025, will participate in a hybrid accelerator program packed with resources, including:
- 💡 Mentorship from Google experts and seasoned industry professionals.
- 🤖 Training in AI/ML development, product strategy, leadership, and business growth.
- ☁️ Technical Support, including access to Google engineers and up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.
- 🌐 Networking and Visibility opportunities with investors, partners, and potential customers.
Google emphasizes its long-term commitment to these startups beyond the program.
💥 Meet the 15 AI-Powered Startups Selected for Class 9
These startups are harnessing AI to transform sectors ranging from agriculture to logistics and healthcare:
- AFRIKABAL (Rwanda) – A blockchain and AI platform for secure, transparent crop trading.
- Apexloads (Kenya) – A SaaS platform streamlining cargo and freight logistics.
- E-doc Online (Nigeria) – Real-time banking data for seamless compliance and credit checks.
- GoNomad (Nigeria) – Facilitates global business operations and payments for solopreneurs.
- Midddleman (Nigeria) – AI-driven platform for safe and fast imports from China.
- Myltura (Nigeria) – AI-based digital health platform for remote care and data insights.
- Pastel (Nigeria) – AI enterprise tools for fraud detection and compliance.
- Rapid Human AI (South Africa) – AI-powered platform for turning ideas into code at speed.
- Regulon (Ghana) – AI compliance and onboarding tool for businesses across Africa and EMEA.
- Scandium (Nigeria) – AI QA suite enabling faster and cleaner software deployment.
- Shamba Records (Kenya) – AI-powered credit and market access for smallholder farmers.
- Smartel Agri Tech (Rwanda) – AI and solar-driven crop pest and disease detection systems.
- TOLBI (Senegal) – AI + satellite-powered agricultural yield forecasting.
- YeneHealth (Ethiopia) – AI app improving access to affordable medications and health services.
- Zerone Analytiqs (Ghana) – Tackling Africa’s data scarcity with smarter data sourcing and analysis.
🌟 Google Champions African AI for Global Impact
“We’re incredibly proud to welcome this new cohort,” said Google. “Their work is a testament to Africa’s immense potential. These founders are not just building startups—they’re building solutions for a more inclusive and connected world.”
The Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa continues to demonstrate the continent’s rising global relevance, empowering a new generation of AI entrepreneurs to create sustainable impact at scale.
👉 Learn more about the program and updates here: Google Accelerator Africa
