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Google Opens 10th Africa Startup Accelerator for AI
InnovationFeb 5

Google Opens 10th Africa Startup Accelerator for AI

Google just launched applications for its 10th African startup accelerator, now laser-focused on AI innovation. Over nine years, the program has helped 180+ startups raise $350 million and create thousands of jobs across the continent.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
4 Nigerian Startups Join Elite Google Accelerator Class
InnovationApr 22

4 Nigerian Startups Join Elite Google Accelerator Class

Four Nigerian tech companies beat odds of nearly 2,600 applicants to earn spots in Google's prestigious Africa accelerator program. These AI-powered startups are tackling payment delays, fraud detection, and financial access for millions across the continent.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
4 Nigerian Startups Join Google's Elite AI Accelerator
InnovationApr 22

4 Nigerian Startups Join Google's Elite AI Accelerator

Four Nigerian startups beat nearly 2,600 applicants to secure spots in Google's prestigious accelerator program, joining just 15 companies selected across Africa. These AI-powered companies are tackling everything from cross-border payments to financial fraud with solutions built specifically for African challenges.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Nigeria Leads Google's Elite AI Accelerator With 4 Startups
InnovationApr 23

Nigeria Leads Google's Elite AI Accelerator With 4 Startups

Four Nigerian tech companies beat a brutal 1% acceptance rate to claim nearly a third of Google's prestigious 2026 Africa accelerator slots. They're building AI solutions that could reshape how an entire continent handles money and communication.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Google DeepMind Launches Europe Robotics Accelerator
InnovationMar 5

Google DeepMind Launches Europe Robotics Accelerator

Google DeepMind is backing Europe's next wave of robotics startups with a free, three-month accelerator offering mentorship, AI tools, and up to $350,000 in cloud credits. The program targets early-stage teams building physical AI solutions across healthcare, manufacturing, education, and more.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Four Nigerian Startups Join Elite Google Accelerator
Solutions2h ago

Four Nigerian Startups Join Elite Google Accelerator

Four Nigerian tech companies beat nearly 2,600 applicants to win spots in Google's competitive startup program, making Nigeria the most represented country in the cohort. They're building AI solutions to solve Africa's toughest financial problems.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Kenya Leads Africa Tech with 4 Startups in Google Program
SolutionsJun 24

Kenya Leads Africa Tech with 4 Startups in Google Program

Four Kenyan startups just graduated from Google's elite AI accelerator program, representing a quarter of all African companies selected from 2,600 applications. Kenya now accounts for 50 of the 200 startups Google has supported across Africa since 2018.

Google News - Startup Success3 min read
Google Pledges $30M to Fund AI Science Breakthroughs
InnovationFeb 26

Google Pledges $30M to Fund AI Science Breakthroughs

Google.org just launched a $30 million challenge to accelerate AI-powered research tackling climate change and health crises. Scientists and nonprofits worldwide can now access funding, cloud resources, and Google engineers to turn breakthrough ideas into reality.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Google Picks 4 Nigerian Startups From 2,600 Applicants
InnovationApr 22

Google Picks 4 Nigerian Startups From 2,600 Applicants

Four Nigerian tech startups just earned spots in Google's prestigious Accelerator Africa program, beating out nearly 2,600 competitors from across the continent. They're using AI to solve real problems in banking, payments, and financial access for everyday Africans.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Google Opens $1M+ Fund for AI-Powered Science Research
InnovationFeb 18

Google Opens $1M+ Fund for AI-Powered Science Research

Google.org just launched a global funding program to help scientists use artificial intelligence to solve humanity's biggest challenges, from curing diseases to fighting climate change. Researchers worldwide can now apply for grants, cloud computing access, and expert support to accelerate discoveries that could change millions of lives.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
4 Nigerian Startups Win Google's Elite Africa Program
InnovationApr 21

4 Nigerian Startups Win Google's Elite Africa Program

Four Nigerian tech companies beat out nearly 2,600 applicants to earn spots in Google's prestigious accelerator program, representing more than any other African nation. They're building AI tools to solve payment delays, fraud detection, and financial access for millions across the continent.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup3 min read
Google Honors Coach's "Google Me" Quote After Title Win
SportsJan 22

Google Honors Coach's "Google Me" Quote After Title Win

When Indiana's football coach confidently said "I win. Google me," critics dismissed it. Now Google itself is celebrating that bold prediction after his team won their first-ever national championship.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Google DeepMind Recruits Students for AI Cancer Research
InnovationApr 9

Google DeepMind Recruits Students for AI Cancer Research

Google DeepMind is hiring PhD students to help build AI systems that could accelerate cancer discovery. The six to nine month positions signal growing collaboration between academic research and real-world medical breakthroughs.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Google Opens AI Campus in Seoul, First of Its Kind
InnovationApr 27

Google Opens AI Campus in Seoul, First of Its Kind

Google is launching its first global AI campus in Seoul, creating a major hub where engineers, researchers, and Korean tech giants will collaborate on cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects. The partnership marks a significant expansion of Google's international footprint in one of Asia's most advanced technology economies.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Google DeepMind Brings AI to Korea's Scientists
InnovationApr 27

Google DeepMind Brings AI to Korea's Scientists

Google DeepMind is partnering with South Korea to give scientists access to cutting-edge AI tools for breakthrough research. The collaboration aims to accelerate scientific discovery across Korean research institutions.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Google Backs 15 African AI Startups Solving Real Problems
InnovationApr 24

Google Backs 15 African AI Startups Solving Real Problems

From portable ultrasounds in rural Uganda to digital marketplaces for farmers, 15 African tech startups are getting major support from Google to scale AI solutions built for the continent. They beat out nearly 2,600 applicants to join a program that's already helped create thousands of jobs.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Google DeepMind Brings AI Science Tools to India
InnovationFeb 19

Google DeepMind Brings AI Science Tools to India

Google DeepMind is expanding its artificial intelligence platform to accelerate scientific discovery and education in India. The move could help researchers tackle complex challenges faster while training the next generation of scientists.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall
InnovationMay 20

Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall

More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.

BBC Technology2 min read
Google Lets You Check If Any Image Was Made With AI
SolutionsMay 19

Google Lets You Check If Any Image Was Made With AI

Google is rolling out new tools that make it easy to spot AI-generated images with a simple search or tap. The tech giant's SynthID detection system now works in Circle to Search, Chrome, and Google Lens.

Engadget2 min read
Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI
VideosFeb 27

Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI

Google is bringing robotics startup Intrinsic back into the company just five years after it spun out, aiming to make intelligent robots accessible to manufacturers everywhere. The move combines Intrinsic's easy-to-use robot programming platform with Google's powerful AI to transform how factories operate.

The Robot Report3 min read

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