Google has announced the startups chosen for its Accelerator: Africa Class 9 in 2025, with six companies from Nigeria among the selected.
Overview of the Program
The Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 features 15 companies chosen from a competitive application cycle that attracted nearly 1,500 entries from across the continent. The selected startups will receive mentorship, product support, and access to cloud infrastructure worth up to $350,000.
Selected Startups from Nigeria
Six Nigerian startups form the largest national representation in this cohort, including:
* **E-doc Online**: Simplifies compliance and credit checks through real-time banking data analysis. * **GoNomad**: Facilitates global operations for businesses and freelancers. * **Middleman**: Helps African businesses import goods from China efficiently. * **Myltura**: An AI-driven digital health platform that enables remote care. * **Pastel**: Provides AI-powered fraud detection solutions to financial institutions. * **Scandium**: Offers a suite for automated software testing.
Impact of the Program on Technology in Africa
Launched in 2018, the Accelerator program has supported 153 startups across 17 African countries, helping them raise over $300 million and create more than 3,500 jobs. Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem for Google in Africa, emphasized that African startups are crucial in addressing local challenges using AI, stating:
> "*African startups are at the forefront of solving critical challenges across the continent, and their work with AI is truly transformative*" – Folarin Aiyegbusi.
The startups selected for Google’s program represent the growing influence of technology across Africa's various sectors, showcasing their potential to solve local challenges.
