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BITS Pilani Accelerator Picks 22 Startups From 3,000 Entries
InnovationJul 17

BITS Pilani Accelerator Picks 22 Startups From 3,000 Entries

A student-run accelerator just selected 22 promising startups from over 3,000 applications, offering mentorship and investor access without taking any equity. The program shows how India's startup scene is shifting from apps to deep tech solving real-world problems.

YourStory India2 min read
Africa HealthTech Accelerator Opens for 2026 Startups
InnovationMay 23

Africa HealthTech Accelerator Opens for 2026 Startups

A new accelerator is giving African health tech startups the mentorship, funding connections, and expert support they need to scale solutions across the continent. Applications are now open for the Africa HealthTech ExCon Accelerator 2026.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
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
Round Rock Startups Raise $500K in 7-Week Accelerator
InnovationMar 9

Round Rock Startups Raise $500K in 7-Week Accelerator

Round Rock's first startup accelerator just graduated its inaugural class, with five companies collectively raising over $500,000 and doubling their customer base in just seven weeks. The results came faster than organizers expected, positioning the Texas city as a serious alternative to nearby Austin.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Egypt Launches First EV Startup Accelerator
InnovationApr 26

Egypt Launches First EV Startup Accelerator

Egypt just wrapped its first accelerator program dedicated entirely to electric vehicle startups, with six companies completing four months of intensive training. Two winners earned a fully sponsored trip to China to connect with global EV leaders.

Google News - Egypt Innovation3 min read
UAE Selects 21 Startups for Innovation Accelerator Program
InnovationJan 19

UAE Selects 21 Startups for Innovation Accelerator Program

The UAE's Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund just welcomed 21 cutting-edge startups into its 11th accelerator program, offering them mentorship, funding access, and connections to scale their businesses. From AI-powered health twins to quantum-secure cybersecurity, these innovators are tackling real-world challenges while reinforcing the UAE's position as a global innovation hub.

Google News - Uae Innovation3 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
56 Startups From 3 African Nations Enter Tech Accelerator
InnovationMay 5

56 Startups From 3 African Nations Enter Tech Accelerator

Fifty-six early-stage startups from Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia just joined an intensive month-long program designed to turn their ideas into fundable businesses. The cohort represents a maturing tech ecosystem, with most ventures less than two years old and already at seed stage.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Israel's Shin Bet Opens Tech Accelerator for Startups
InnovationJun 14

Israel's Shin Bet Opens Tech Accelerator for Startups

Israel's intelligence agency is inviting tech startups to solve real security challenges while building their businesses. The Magen program connects mature startups with operational needs and investor networks.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
East Africa Launches New Accelerator for Startup Growth
SolutionsMay 14

East Africa Launches New Accelerator for Startup Growth

A new program in East Africa is giving early-stage startups exactly what they need: hands-on help building the repeatable systems that attract investors. The four-week sprint starts next month and could change how founders prepare for growth.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
German Accelerator Launches First West Africa Startup Program
InnovationJul 14

German Accelerator Launches First West Africa Startup Program

Twenty-one German startups are heading to West Africa as German Accelerator launches its first program connecting European innovation with Ghana and Nigeria's thriving tech ecosystems. The initiative marks a major expansion in building bridges between German and African entrepreneurs.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 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
African Startups Can Now Apply for Up to $500K Funding
SolutionsMay 23

African Startups Can Now Apply for Up to $500K Funding

A new accelerator program is offering African entrepreneurs up to $500,000 in funding plus 12 weeks of intensive mentorship to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. Applications are now open for the 2026 Accelerate Africa program, which has already helped startups raise nearly $3 billion.

Google: startup success funding2 min read
UAE Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator for Startups
InnovationJul 1

UAE Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator for Startups

The Khalifa Fund is launching a new cybersecurity accelerator in the UAE to strengthen digital defenses and support tech entrepreneurs. The initiative reflects the country's commitment to becoming a global leader in digital security.

Google News - Uae Innovation1 min read
Israel Launches Free Accelerator for Autism Tech Startups
Innovation3d ago

Israel Launches Free Accelerator for Autism Tech Startups

ALUT, Israel's leading autism organization, is launching a free 3-month accelerator giving startups direct access to tens of thousands of autistic people and their families. Unlike typical programs, ALUTech charges no fees and takes no equity.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Wema Bank Launches Accelerator for Nigerian Startups
InnovationFeb 3

Wema Bank Launches Accelerator for Nigerian Startups

Nigerian tech founders with live products and revenue now have a fresh path to scale. Wema Bank's Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026 offers mentorship, funding access, and strategic partnerships to help growth-stage companies reach their next milestone.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups
InnovationFeb 24

MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups

Two tech entrepreneurs who built their billion-dollar company at MIT just donated $6 million to help the next generation of student founders turn their ideas into world-changing businesses. The gift will supercharge MIT's delta v accelerator, tripling funding for student startups and bringing in mentors from companies like HubSpot and Okta.

MIT News3 min read
Four Nigerian Startups Join Elite Google Accelerator
SolutionsJul 8

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
Māori Startup Accelerator Tupu Returns for Year Three
SolutionsFeb 24

Māori Startup Accelerator Tupu Returns for Year Three

A New Zealand program helping Māori entrepreneurs go global is back for its third year after 87% of past participants called it a game changer. Ten startups will get eight weeks of mentorship, tools, and connections to reach international markets.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Botswana Launches New Climate Tech Startup Accelerator
InnovationMar 13

Botswana Launches New Climate Tech Startup Accelerator

A new program in Botswana is giving climate and digital tech startups the tools they need to grow faster and solve big challenges. The partnership between Botswana Innovation Fund and Scalar Energy Africa launched this week with government backing.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read

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