Six Nigerian and two Ghanaian startups have been selected to join Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 9, a prestigious programme aimed at supporting high-potential, AI-powered ventures tackling pressing challenges across the continent.
These startups span sectors such as fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services, and are using artificial intelligence (AI) to drive scalable, data-driven solutions.
The announcement follows a competitive selection process that drew nearly 1,500 applications across Africa. Startups from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa also made the final list.
According to Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa at Google, “African startups are at the forefront of solving critical challenges… Their work with AI is truly transformative.”
Over the next three months (June 23–August 22, 2025), the selected startups will participate in a hybrid programme that includes technical mentorship from Google engineers, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, and support in AI deployment, product development, and business scaling.
Since launching in 2018, the Accelerator Africa initiative has supported 153 startups from 17 countries, collectively raising over $300 million and creating 3,500+ jobs. Google’s direct support now exceeds $5 million in equity-free funding and product credits.
Nigerian startups in Class 9:
- E-doc Online – AI platform for real-time compliance and credit analysis.
- GoNomad – Helps businesses and freelancers operate globally.
- Myltura – Enables remote healthcare and digital health management.
- Middleman – Smart cross-border sourcing and payment solution.
- Scandium – AI-based QA suite for faster, bug-free software releases.
- Pastel – AI tools for fraud detection and AML compliance.
Ghanaian startups in Class 9:
- Regulon – AI-powered onboarding and compliance platform.
- Zerone Analytics – Solving Africa’s data scarcity with intelligent analytics.
Google reiterated its commitment to building a context-aware, inclusive AI ecosystem on the continent. By equipping these startups with resources and expertise, the tech giant aims to catalyse meaningful innovation with global relevance.
