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.

A girl is smiling
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

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About the program

Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey is designed for startups across the region who are using technology in innovative ways to solve for 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.

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.

  • Google product credits

    Eligible startups receive product credits.

  • Early access

    Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.

  • 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.