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Call for Google for Startups Accelerator 2026: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey is open now!!
Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey is a ten-week 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 and Google Play, Web, Product Strategy, and Marketing.
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This global series of accelerator programs is designed to empower high-potential startups by bringing together cohorts of 10 to 15 founders to tackle the specific technical challenges hindering their growth. Through a strategic mix of remote and in-person sessions—including 1-to-1 mentorship, collaborative group learning, and intensive sprint projects—participants gain the tools and network necessary to scale their businesses. Each founder outlines their startup’s unique technical obstacles and is paired with dedicated experts from Google and the wider industry to engineer practical, high-impact solutions.
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Beyond technical troubleshooting, the program offers specialized deep dives and workshops focused on critical business pillars such as product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development. To further accelerate innovation, eligible participants receive exclusive Google product benefits including early access to cutting-edge AI products through the Trusted Tester program. Startups can also apply for Google Cloud credits to support their infrastructure and receive free Cloud TPU access to drive advancements in open-source machine learning research.
The program, designed in a hybrid format for participants from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, will run from April to June 2026. It will commence in April with a kickoff event, followed by virtual training bootcamps, 1:1 mentoring sessions, and various experiential learning opportunities. The program will culminate in an in-person Demo Day and Graduation ceremony in June 2026.
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OnlineBenefits
- 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.
- Early access to AI products: Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
- Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy.
- Google product credits: Eligible startups receive product credits.
- Selected startups will be eligible for the Google for Startups Cloud Program, with first year of Google Cloud and Firebase usage covered with credits up to 350k$ (subject to terms and conditions).
- Technical project partnership: Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Eligibilities
- Startups must be headquartered or based in the Middle East, North Africa, or Turkey.
- Ideally positioned between Seed and Series A stages with demonstrated market traction.
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
- Deeply technical startups, with a strong preference for those leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
- Full commitment from the CEO, CTO, and other key technical leads to participate in all mandatory program sessions (remote and in-person).
- The program is equity-free and open to all qualified startups that meet the technical and regional criteria.
Application Process
Apply online through the given link
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026 (25 Days Remaining)
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