Google today announced the 15 startups selected for the ninth cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, a three-month program supporting high-potential African startups leveraging artificial intelligence [AI] to tackle pressing local and global challenges.
Chosen from nearly 1,500 applicants across the continent, the selected startups come from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa. They are building AI-driven solutions across key sectors such as fintech, agritech, healthtech, logistics, and professional services.
“African startups are at the forefront of solving the continent’s most critical challenges, 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 should be shaped by those who understand the context deeply. We’re proud to support these founders in building for impact and advancing an inclusive AI ecosystem.”
From June 23 to August 22, 2025, the cohort will participate in a hybrid accelerator experience. Each startup will receive:
- Dedicated mentorship from Google engineers and AI experts.
- Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.
- Support in AI implementation, product development, and business growth.
- Access to a global network of investors and partners.
Since its launch in 2018, the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa has supported 153 startups from 17 countries, collectively raising over $300 million in funding and creating more than 3,500 jobs. Google has contributed $5 million in equity-free funding and product support to fuel their growth.
Meet the Class 9 Startups:
AFRIKABAL [Rwanda]: A blockchain and AI platform connecting farmers, buyers, and logistics firms in a secure crop-trading ecosystem.
Apexloads [Kenya]: A SaaS logistics platform linking freight brokers and transporters with trusted partners.
E-doc Online [Nigeria]: Uses real-time banking data to streamline credit checks and compliance for faster lending decisions.
GoNomad [Nigeria]: Enables businesses and freelancers to run global operations and get paid like locals.
Midddleman [Nigeria]: Facilitates safer and faster imports from China using AI-driven sourcing and payment tools.
Myltura [Nigeria]: An AI-powered digital health platform offering remote care and data-driven medical services.
Pastel [Nigeria]: Delivers AI solutions for fraud detection and compliance in African financial institutions.
Rapid Human AI [South Africa]: A no-code AI design tool that accelerates product development by up to 80%.
Regulon [Ghana]: Simplifies business compliance across Africa with an AI-powered onboarding platform.
Scandium [Nigeria]: Offers an AI-powered QA suite that speeds up software delivery with automated testing.
Shamba Records [Kenya]: Empowers over 50,000 farmers with AI tools for credit access, smart agriculture, and climate resilience.
Smartel Agri Tech [Rwanda]: Uses AI and solar-powered devices to alert smallholder farmers to crop pests via SMS.
TOLBI [Senegal]: Applies AI and satellite imagery to forecast crop yields and promote sustainable agriculture.
YeneHealth [Ethiopia]: A digital health app providing affordable access to reliable medicine and healthcare services.
Zerone Analytiqs [Ghana]: A dual-solution platform addressing Africa’s data scarcity through advanced analytics and data sourcing.
