Fifteen startups from across the continent have been selected for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Programme. An extension of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme established in 2017, the female-focused accelerator aims to empower and support women founders on the continent by providing resources and opportunities for them to scale. Five of the selected startups are from Kenya – eWaka, Farmer Lifeline, MosMos, Gobeba and Zydii – and another three from Nigeria, namely Alajo App, Maxibuy and Tyms Africa. “We are thrilled to announce the selected startups for the inaugural class of our Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort. These women are tackling some of Africa’s most pressing challenges, and we’re excited to support them as they build the future,” said Folarin Aiayegbusi, head of startup ecosystem for Africa at Google.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 13, 2023 22:14 UTC