Google has started the second round of its program called “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENA) region.
This program is designed to help promising startups in the early stages of getting investment (from Seed to Series A) and working on solutions using artificial intelligence (AI).
The program lasts for 12 weeks and gives startups cloud credits, tech tools, and support from Google experts in AI and machine learning.
This helps startups grow and use AI more effectively. Google does not take any ownership in the companies that join the program.
The Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENA) region is quickly becoming a major center for AI development, helping to bring big changes to many industries.
According to McKinsey, experts say AI could add $15.7 trillion to the world’s economy by 2030, and up to $150 billion just in the Gulf countries (GCC).
Investment in artificial intelligence is growing fast in the region. From 2023 to 2024, the amount of startup funding going to AI more than doubled.
Startups in the region that are getting early funding (Seed to Series A) and mainly work with artificial intelligence can apply for the program until June 16, 2025, through Google for Startups.
“The incredible momentum of AI development in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye region presents a unique opportunity to foster a new wave of technological advancement,” said Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban, Managing Director, MENA-T, Google Cloud. “Google Cloud is committed to providing a robust and scalable platform for AI innovation. Our aim is to equip these pioneering companies with the cloud infrastructure and expertise necessary to optimize their AI workloads and accelerate their growth trajectory in this dynamic field.”
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