Eighth cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa selected 10 startups
The eighth cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program will include ten tech startups based in Africa.
106 startups from 17 African nations have received support from the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program since it launched in 2018. Out of almost 1,000 applications, 10 startups were chosen for this year’s cohort, and they will take part in an organized program aimed at fostering their expansion.
They will participate in technical workshops to improve their products, sharpen their business plans, and bolster their leadership abilities, as well as have direct access to the knowledge of Google mentors and seasoned business owners. Additionally, the program will equip them to obtain additional funding from Google’s extensive global investor network.
Five Nigerian startups were chosen for the list: CDIAL, which is using artificial intelligence and collective intelligence to transform multilingual communication; Earthbond, which offers affordable, dependable energy solutions supported by development finance and carbon accounting; MyAIFactchecker, an AI-powered tool to thwart misinformation; NextCounsel, an AI-powered tool for contract management, solicitor engagement, and compliance; and Rana Energy, which offers SMEs and communities clean, dependable energy solutions through a data-driven ecosystem.
Three companies—Nakili, a mobile app that streamlines the management of salons, barbershops, and spas; Nobuk, a platform that makes financial management easier for groups and collectives by collecting money, balancing payments, and producing reports; and Triply, a platform that links travelers with easy booking experiences and travel agencies with robust management tools—represent Kenya.
Fixxr, based in South Africa, offers transparent and convenient on-site vehicle maintenance and repair services to businesses and car owners. Lifesten Health, based in Rwanda, offers health and wellness through innovative screening and incentive-based programs that focus on physical, mental, and nutritional health. These are the other two ventures that were chosen.
“We are thrilled to welcome the eighth cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. These startups represent the future of African innovation, harnessing the power of technology to solve real-world problems and uplift their communities. We are committed to supporting these founders by providing them with the resources and mentorship they need to succeed and scale their solutions,” said Folarin Aiyegbusi, head of startups programmes for Google in Africa.
