Overview

This program offers African startups and researchers the opportunity to access early Google DeepMind models, receive technical mentorship, and potentially secure funding aimed at building AI solutions for uniquely African challenges.

Eligibility

Full-time startup founders
AI entrepreneurs
Researchers planning to become founders
AI innovators
Technology builders

Applicants should have ambitious ideas capable of generating significant impact across Africa.

Benefits

Early access to Google DeepMind AI models
Personalized technical mentorship from Google experts
Commercialization support
Venture capital mentorship
Potential funding opportunities
Product Demo Day for networking
No equity requirement

How to Apply

Interested founders and researchers should submit their applications through the official Google Africa Applied AI Lab application portal, providing required details about their startup, product, AI use case, team, commercialization plan, and vision for impact.