[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"kb-article-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-class-10-cohort-selection-en":3,"ArticleBody_c9PtryBsp51LL8eVTCs6B233mszCaal1umo6YxBz7k":200},{"article":4,"relatedArticles":171,"locale":66},{"id":5,"title":6,"slug":7,"content":8,"htmlContent":9,"excerpt":10,"category":11,"tags":12,"metaDescription":10,"wordCount":13,"readingTime":14,"publishedAt":15,"sources":16,"sourceCoverage":58,"transparency":60,"seo":63,"language":66,"featuredImage":67,"featuredImageCredit":68,"isFreeGeneration":72,"trendSlug":7,"niche":73,"geoTakeaways":76,"geoFaq":85,"entities":95},"69ef77b35d7ea43ff19d27e7","Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10 Cohort Selection","google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-class-10-cohort-selection","## Introduction\n\n[Google for Startups Accelerator Africa](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efdec-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa)’s 10th cohort is a key moment for AI‑driven entrepreneurship on the continent. Fifteen startups were selected from nearly 2,600 applications, showing both intense competition and deep technical talent across African ecosystems.[1][3]  \n\nThese ventures span fintech, agritech, health tech, [mobility](https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FMobility), and SaaS, with AI embedded at the core of their products.[1][2] Over three months, founders access Google engineers, AI tooling, and strategic mentoring to sharpen product‑market fit and fundraising readiness.[2][4]  \n\n💡 **Key takeaway:** [Class 10](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efded-class-10) focuses on scaling AI‑first companies already showing traction in large, underserved markets, not early‑stage experiments.[1][4]  \n\n## Main Content\n\n### Key point 1: Why Class 10 matters for Africa’s AI ecosystem\n\nClass 10 signals a clear agenda: support AI‑first startups addressing urgent local problems with models capable of scaling across the continent.[1][3] The accelerator targets growth‑stage teams with:  \n\n- Proven or early traction  \n- Scalable, tech‑enabled business models  \n- Strong machine learning and AI foundations[4]  \n\nSince 2018, the accelerator has supported 106 startups from 17 countries, which have raised over $263 million and created more than 2,800 jobs.[1][3] Other program updates reference more than 180 startups supported across Africa, reflecting Google’s wider founder‑support footprint.[2]  \n\n📊 **Data point:** Selection places Class 10 founders in a small, high‑performing alumni network that has already proven its ability to attract capital and create employment at scale.[1][2][3]  \n\nAn alumni case from rural Uganda—where maternal mortality is high—shows the impact: M‑Scan built a low‑cost portable ultrasound device connected to mobile phones, improving early detection and care delivery.[1][3] It illustrates how technical and go‑to‑market support can turn locally grounded innovation into life‑saving tools.  \n\n### Key point 2: What selected startups actually gain\n\nThe accelerator is a three‑month hybrid program for growth‑stage tech companies, combining remote and in‑person components.[2][4] Startups progress through:  \n\n- One‑to‑one mentorship  \n- Group workshops  \n- Focused sprint projects to resolve technical bottlenecks[4]  \n\nKey benefits include:  \n\n- **Equity‑free support**, preserving founder ownership.[4]  \n- **Dedicated mentoring** from Google teams and external experts, aligned with each startup’s top technical priorities.[2][4]  \n- **Early access to AI products and cloud infrastructure**, including potential [Cloud credits](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a088e996ffbd50efdf7-cloud-credits) and free Cloud TPU access for eligible participants, lowering the cost of advanced ML work.[4]  \n\n💼 **Program advantage:** The accelerator prioritizes solving concrete technical and product challenges before investor introductions and capital‑readiness.[2][4][5]  \n\nFor an AI‑powered retail visibility startup like [Duck](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efdef-duck) in the lineup, this can mean:[1][4]  \n\n- Stress‑testing data pipelines and model performance with Google engineers  \n- Running product‑design deep dives to make dashboards usable for non‑technical FMCG managers  \n- Using mentorship to craft a defensible data‑network‑effect narrative for future Series A investors[2][4]  \n\nA founder from a previous cohort described the program as “a temporary extended CTO office,” with weekly check‑ins forcing clarity on architecture decisions and technical debt.[4] This reflects the program’s focus on hands‑on technical partnership.  \n\n### Key point 3: Sector diversity with a shared AI‑first mindset\n\nClass 10’s 15 startups span sectors but share a focus on using AI to automate decisions in complex, fragmented markets.[1][3] The cohort includes:  \n\n- **Fintech and financial infrastructure**, such as [Bani](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efdf0-bani), enabling cross‑border payments and reducing settlement delays for African businesses.[1][2]  \n- **Agritech and food systems**, like Emaisha Pay and Coamana, helping agro‑traders and informal food markets digitize payments, inventory, and carbon‑related data.[1][2]  \n- **Health tech** ventures improving access and efficiency in healthcare systems, including new participants such as Meditect, alongside precedents like M‑Scan.[1][2][3]  \n- **Mobility and logistics** players including [Anda Africa](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a088e996ffbd50efdf4-anda-africa) and [Loop](\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a088e996ffbd50efdf5-loop), using AI‑driven scoring and digital payments to formalize moto‑taxis and public transport.[1]  \n\n⚠️ **Key point:** This is not a generic “startup mix.” Selection focuses on large addressable markets and defensible growth models where AI is core infrastructure, not a branding layer.[1][4]  \n\nFor instance, Anda Africa in Angola uses AI‑powered credit scoring to finance and electrify moto‑taxi operators, linking driver behavior, repayment, and fleet optimization in one data loop.[1] In a lean mobility startup facing default risk, such underwriting directly shapes unit economics.  \n\nBy spanning countries such as [Nigeria](\u002Fentities\u002F69ba187656ca3d78f89a6c6a-nigeria), [Kenya](\u002Fentities\u002F69b9b60156ca3d78f89a2f0a-kenya), South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire, the cohort reinforces a pan‑African lens, helping founders benchmark regulation, distribution, and AI talent strategies beyond their home markets.[1][3]  \n\n## Conclusion\n\nThe Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10 cohort confirms a structural shift: African startups are architecting AI‑native products tailored to local realities, from smallholder finance to urban transport.[1][2] With more than $263 million raised and thousands of jobs created by alumni, the program shows how technical innovation can translate into economic and social outcomes.[1][3]  \n\n⚡ **Next steps:** If you are building a growth‑stage, AI‑driven startup in Africa, study Class 10, review the Accelerator Africa entry criteria, and register interest for future cohorts.[1][4] Use this selection as a benchmark: sharpen your technical moat, prove real traction in a sizable market, and position your company as an AI‑first problem‑solver for the continent.","\u003Ch2>Introduction\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efdec-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google for Startups Accelerator Africa\u003C\u002Fa>’s 10th cohort is a key moment for AI‑driven entrepreneurship on the continent. Fifteen startups were selected from nearly 2,600 applications, showing both intense competition and deep technical talent across African ecosystems.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ventures span fintech, agritech, health tech, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FMobility\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobility\u003C\u002Fa>, and SaaS, with AI embedded at the core of their products.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa> Over three months, founders access Google engineers, AI tooling, and strategic mentoring to sharpen product‑market fit and fundraising readiness.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>💡 \u003Cstrong>Key takeaway:\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efded-class-10\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class 10\u003C\u002Fa> focuses on scaling AI‑first companies already showing traction in large, underserved markets, not early‑stage experiments.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Main Content\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>Key point 1: Why Class 10 matters for Africa’s AI ecosystem\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Class 10 signals a clear agenda: support AI‑first startups addressing urgent local problems with models capable of scaling across the continent.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa> The accelerator targets growth‑stage teams with:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Proven or early traction\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Scalable, tech‑enabled business models\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Strong machine learning and AI foundations\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Since 2018, the accelerator has supported 106 startups from 17 countries, which have raised over $263 million and created more than 2,800 jobs.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa> Other program updates reference more than 180 startups supported across Africa, reflecting Google’s wider founder‑support footprint.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>📊 \u003Cstrong>Data point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Selection places Class 10 founders in a small, high‑performing alumni network that has already proven its ability to attract capital and create employment at scale.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An alumni case from rural Uganda—where maternal mortality is high—shows the impact: M‑Scan built a low‑cost portable ultrasound device connected to mobile phones, improving early detection and care delivery.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa> It illustrates how technical and go‑to‑market support can turn locally grounded innovation into life‑saving tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Key point 2: What selected startups actually gain\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The accelerator is a three‑month hybrid program for growth‑stage tech companies, combining remote and in‑person components.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa> Startups progress through:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>One‑to‑one mentorship\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Group workshops\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Focused sprint projects to resolve technical bottlenecks\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Key benefits include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Equity‑free support\u003C\u002Fstrong>, preserving founder ownership.\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dedicated mentoring\u003C\u002Fstrong> from Google teams and external experts, aligned with each startup’s top technical priorities.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Early access to AI products and cloud infrastructure\u003C\u002Fstrong>, including potential \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a088e996ffbd50efdf7-cloud-credits\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloud credits\u003C\u002Fa> and free Cloud TPU access for eligible participants, lowering the cost of advanced ML work.\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>💼 \u003Cstrong>Program advantage:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The accelerator prioritizes solving concrete technical and product challenges before investor introductions and capital‑readiness.\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-5\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [5]\">[5]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an AI‑powered retail visibility startup like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efdef-duck\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duck\u003C\u002Fa> in the lineup, this can mean:\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Stress‑testing data pipelines and model performance with Google engineers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Running product‑design deep dives to make dashboards usable for non‑technical FMCG managers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Using mentorship to craft a defensible data‑network‑effect narrative for future Series A investors\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>A founder from a previous cohort described the program as “a temporary extended CTO office,” with weekly check‑ins forcing clarity on architecture decisions and technical debt.\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa> This reflects the program’s focus on hands‑on technical partnership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Key point 3: Sector diversity with a shared AI‑first mindset\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Class 10’s 15 startups span sectors but share a focus on using AI to automate decisions in complex, fragmented markets.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa> The cohort includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fintech and financial infrastructure\u003C\u002Fstrong>, such as \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a078e996ffbd50efdf0-bani\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bani\u003C\u002Fa>, enabling cross‑border payments and reducing settlement delays for African businesses.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Agritech and food systems\u003C\u002Fstrong>, like Emaisha Pay and Coamana, helping agro‑traders and informal food markets digitize payments, inventory, and carbon‑related data.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Health tech\u003C\u002Fstrong> ventures improving access and efficiency in healthcare systems, including new participants such as Meditect, alongside precedents like M‑Scan.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mobility and logistics\u003C\u002Fstrong> players including \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a088e996ffbd50efdf4-anda-africa\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anda Africa\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ef7a088e996ffbd50efdf5-loop\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loop\u003C\u002Fa>, using AI‑driven scoring and digital payments to formalize moto‑taxis and public transport.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>⚠️ \u003Cstrong>Key point:\u003C\u002Fstrong> This is not a generic “startup mix.” Selection focuses on large addressable markets and defensible growth models where AI is core infrastructure, not a branding layer.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, Anda Africa in Angola uses AI‑powered credit scoring to finance and electrify moto‑taxi operators, linking driver behavior, repayment, and fleet optimization in one data loop.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa> In a lean mobility startup facing default risk, such underwriting directly shapes unit economics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By spanning countries such as \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69ba187656ca3d78f89a6c6a-nigeria\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nigeria\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fentities\u002F69b9b60156ca3d78f89a2f0a-kenya\" class=\"wiki-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya\u003C\u002Fa>, South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire, the cohort reinforces a pan‑African lens, helping founders benchmark regulation, distribution, and AI talent strategies beyond their home markets.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10 cohort confirms a structural shift: African startups are architecting AI‑native products tailored to local realities, from smallholder finance to urban transport.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-2\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [2]\">[2]\u003C\u002Fa> With more than $263 million raised and thousands of jobs created by alumni, the program shows how technical innovation can translate into economic and social outcomes.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-3\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [3]\">[3]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⚡ \u003Cstrong>Next steps:\u003C\u002Fstrong> If you are building a growth‑stage, AI‑driven startup in Africa, study Class 10, review the Accelerator Africa entry criteria, and register interest for future cohorts.\u003Ca href=\"#source-1\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [1]\">[1]\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"#source-4\" class=\"citation-link\" title=\"View source [4]\">[4]\u003C\u002Fa> Use this selection as a benchmark: sharpen your technical moat, prove real traction in a sizable market, and position your company as an AI‑first problem‑solver for the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Introduction\n\nGoogle for Startups Accelerator Africa’s 10th cohort is a key moment for AI‑driven entrepreneurship on the continent. Fifteen startups were selected from nearly 2,600 applications, showi...","trend-radar",[],798,4,"2026-04-27T14:58:59.797Z",[17,22,26,30,34,38,42,46,50,54],{"title":18,"url":19,"summary":20,"type":21},"Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Announces 15 Startups for Class 10 Cohort","https:\u002F\u002Ftechafricanews.com\u002F2026\u002F04\u002F24\u002Fgoogle-for-startups-accelerator-africa-announces-15-startups-for-class-10-cohort\u002F","Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced the 15 startups selected for its Class 10 Africa cohort, a group of AI-driven innovators chosen from nearly 2,600 applications across the continent...","kb",{"title":23,"url":24,"summary":25,"type":21},"Meet the 15 African Startups Selected for Google’s Accelerator Africa Class 10","https:\u002F\u002Fempowerafrica.com\u002Fmeet-the-15-african-startups-selected-for-googles-accelerator-africa-class-10\u002F","Google has unveiled the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, selecting 15 startups from a highly competitive pool of close to 2,600 applicants.\n\nThe new class reflects a growing ...",{"title":27,"url":28,"summary":29,"type":21},"Meet the 15 Startups Joining the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 10","https:\u002F\u002Fblog.google\u002Fintl\u002Fen-africa\u002Fcompany-news\u002Fmeet-the-15-startups-joining-the-google-for-startups-accelerator-africa-class-10\u002F","We’re thrilled to announce the 15 AI-driven startups joining the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. 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