Nigerian startups dominated the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 programme announced today. These startups (15 in total) are from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, and are utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle major challenges across diverse sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services.

“African startups are at the forefront of solving critical challenges across the continent, and their work with AI is truly transformative,” said Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa at Google. “This program reflects our belief that AI can be transformative when shaped by those who understand the context deeply. We are incredibly excited to support these founders who are building for impact and helping to shape an inclusive AI ecosystem across Africa.”

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Over the next three months, the selected startups will participate in a hybrid accelerator. Also, participants will receive dedicated technical mentorship from experienced Google engineers and industry experts, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, and strategic support in AI implementation, product leadership, and business growth.

They will also gain access to a global network of investors, partners, and collaborators, amplifying their reach and impact. Since its inception in 2018, the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program has supported 153 startups from 17 African countries, and collectively, these alumni have raised over $300 million in funding and created more than 3,500 jobs.

The selected startups include AFRIKABAL (Rwanda), Apexloads (Kenya), E-doc Online (Nigeria), GoNomad (Nigeria), Midddleman (Nigeria), Myltura (Nigeria), Pastel (Nigeria), Rapid Human AI (South Africa), Regulon (Ghana), Scandium (Nigeria), Shamba Records (Kenya), Smartel Agri Tech (Rwanda), TOLBI (Senegal), YeneHealth (Ethiopia), and Zerone Analytiqs (Ghana).