Deadline Date: January 30, 2026
Applications are now open for Google for Startups Accelerator Program – Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, a ten-week program designed for startups across the region who are using technology in innovative ways to solve scalable needs in the market.
The focus areas, of the program include Equity-free support for the duration of the program, Dedicated mentoring from Google teams, Invitations to exclusive technical bootcamps hosted by Google, Access to Google’s network of industry experts, Early access to Google AI products and tools, Google product credits, Strategic support on company and product strategy, and Technical project partnerships with Google experts. Through a combination of one-to-one and group learning sessions, startups will receive personalized mentoring and technical guidance from experienced engineers and business experts from Google and the wider ecosystem. Participants will be paired with specialized Startup Success Managers (SSMs) and gain training on Google’s best practices, tools, and personnel.
The program culminates in a Demo Day where startups present their achievements to Google teams, mentors, investors, partners, and key stakeholders from the EMEA startup ecosystem. Alumni will continue to receive ongoing support via the Google for Startups Accelerator network. Selected startups are eligible for the Google for Startups Cloud Program, receiving up to $200,000 USD in cloud credits over two years, or up to $350,000 USD for AI startups, including access to technical training, hands-on labs, startup community connections, and Google-wide discounts.
The program targets startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stages, building scalable products or services with significant total addressable markets, preferably leveraging deep technical solutions such as machine learning and AI. Commitment from technical roles, particularly CTOs, to actively participate in program sessions is required. Google for Startups Accelerator encourages applications from all qualified startups committed to innovation, scalability, and growth in the MENA region.
For more information, visit Google for Startups.
