Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa Program for MENA Startups 2026

📖 About the Program

The Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey is a ten-week program designed for startups across the region that are using technology in innovative ways to address scalable market needs.

Participants will receive mentorship and support from Google and its global mentor network in areas such as:

• AI/ML
• Cloud
• UX
• Android and Google Play
• Web
• Product Strategy
• Marketing

🎁 Benefits

Startups selected for the program will enjoy the following benefits:

• Equity-free support for the duration of the program.
• Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
• Exclusive training through technical bootcamps hosted by Google.
• Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
• Early access to AI products and tools via Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
• Google product credits for eligible startups.
• Strategic support for company and product strategy.
• Technical project partnership to tackle significant tech challenges with Google experts.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, startups must meet the following requirements:

1. Demonstrate traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage.
2. Build a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model.
3. Be deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI.
4. Commit to having the CTO and/or technical roles participate and engage in required program sessions.
5. Google encourages applications from all qualified startups to build a diverse accelerator class.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 30 January, 2026
• To apply, visit the Google for Startups Accelerator application page.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details and to apply, check out the Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa Program for MENA Startups.

• Equity-free support: For duration of program.
• Mentoring: Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
• Training: Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
• Access to experts: Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
• Early access to AI products: Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
• Google product credits: Eligible startups receive product credits.
• Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy.
• Technical project partnership: Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.