Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey

Ednah Carrick December 17, 2025

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Closing Date: 30 January 2026

Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey

Overview

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 its global mentor network in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android and Google Play, Web, Product Strategy, and Marketing.

Through a combination of 1-to-1 and 1-to-many learning sessions, startups will receive technical support and mentoring from experienced engineers and business experts from Google and the wider ecosystem throughout the program. This support will be specifically tailored to the needs of the startups’ businesses. Along with being paired with specialized Startup Success Managers (SSM) from Google, participants will also receive further training on how to use Google best practices, tools, and personnel.

At the end of the program, the cohort will present their achievements in a Demo Day in front of Google teams, mentors, investors, partners and key stakeholders from the EMEA startup ecosystem. After the program ends, startups will continue to receive support via the Google for Startups Accelerator Alumni program and network.

About the program

A global series of programs
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.

Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.

Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

Google product benefits

Early access to AI products: Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.

Cloud credits: Eligible participants can apply for Google Cloud credits to support their business’ growth. Find out more.

Cloud TPUs: Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU access to accelerate open source machine learning research. Find out more.

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.
Early access to AI products Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
Google product credits Eligible startups receive product credits.
Strategic support Support on company and product strategy.
Technical project partnership Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.

Entry criteria

Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
Google is committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups