10 startups have been selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa’s 8th batch.
The eighth cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program will include ten tech startups based in Africa.
106 firms from 17 African nations have received help from the Google for firms Accelerator Africa program since it launched in 2018. Out of around 1,000 applications, 10 entrepreneurs were picked for this year’s cohort, and they will take part in an organized program aimed at fostering their expansion.
They will participate in technical seminars 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 money from Google’s extensive worldwide 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 businesses represent Kenya: Nobuk, which streamlines financial management for groups and collectives by providing a seamless platform for collecting funds, reconciling payments, and generating reports; Triply, which links travelers with seamless booking experiences and travel businesses with powerful management tools; and Nakili, a mobile-based app for streamlined management of salons, barbershops, and spas.
The other two ventures that were chosen are Fixxr, based in South Africa, which offers transparent and convenient on-site vehicle maintenance and repair services to businesses and car owners, and Lifesten Health, based in Rwanda, which promotes health and wellness through innovative screening and incentive-based programs that target mental, physical, and nutritional health.
The seventh cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program is officially welcomed. These startups, which use technology to improve their communities and find solutions to practical issues, are a symbol of African creativity in the future. Head of Google’s startup programs in Africa Folarin Aiyegbusi stated, “We are dedicated to helping these founders by giving them the tools and guidance they need to succeed and scale their solutions.”
