{"id":6722,"date":"2023-06-11T20:25:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T17:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=6722"},"modified":"2023-06-11T20:25:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T17:25:29","slug":"google-for-startups-accelerator-climate-change-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/google-for-startups-accelerator-climate-change-program","title":{"rendered":"Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"selectionShareable\"><strong>Deadline<\/strong>: 7-Jul-23<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">Google for Startups is inviting applicants for the Accelerator\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fundsforngos.org\/category\/environment\/\">Climate Change<\/a>\u00a0Program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change is a 10-week, equity-free hybrid program for Seed to Series A startups tackling Climate Change with tech. In partnership with Google Cloud, the Middle East and Africa program helps high-potential startups based in Middle East and Africa grow with the best of Google through a mix of in-person and virtual activities, 1:1 mentoring, and group learning sessions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">In addition to mentorship, The Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change program features deep dives and workshops focused on product design,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fundsforngos.org\/category\/business-industry\/\">business<\/a>\u00a0growth, and leadership development. Selected startups will also benefit from dedicated Google Cloud technical expertise and receive credits via the Google for Startups Cloud Program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equity-free<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>10 weeks of equity-free support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fundsforngos.org\/category\/events\/\">Training<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Boost your knowledge of GCP, machine learning, <a title=\"Value chain development for selected forest-based products to enhance community livelihoods\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/value-chain-development-for-selected-forest-based-products-to-enhance-community-livelihoods\">product development<\/a>, marketing, leadership and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Founder Network<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect and get support from fellow founders as a part of Google for Startups alumni network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>1:1 Mentoring<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google product support and advice<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn product tips and tricks directly from the Googlers who built them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product credits<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Google product credits for your tech stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Selected startups will be eligible for the Google for Startups Cloud Program, with your first year of Google Cloud and Firebase usage covered with credits up to $100,000. Plus, in year two get 20% of Google Cloud and Firebase usage costs covered, up to an additional $100,000 in credits (subject to terms and conditions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Entry Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The program is open to Seed to Series A stage, tech startups based in Middle East and Africa that are building innovative green\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fundsforngos.org\/category\/science-and-technology\/\">technology<\/a>\u00a0solutions to tackle climate change.<\/li>\n<li>Google for Startups Accelerators are best suited for revenue generating startups with a minimum of five or more employees.<\/li>\n<li>Founders (CEO &amp; CTO) and appropriate team members must be available to join all elements of the program.<\/li>\n<li>In order to ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage either Cloud or AI\/ML <a title=\"Enhancing the revival of homegardens for improved utility and productivity through the use of proven agroforestry technologies in the Northern Highlands of Tanzania (2012-2015).\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/enhancing-the-revival-of-homegardens-for-improved-utility-and-productivity-through-the-use-of-proven-agroforestry-technologies-in-the-northern-highlands-of-tanzania-2012-2015\">technologies in their product<\/a>, service, or operations and\/or show an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.<\/li>\n<li>Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model.<\/li>\n<li>Focusing on sustainable technology <a title=\"Funding: Climate-resilient Action in African Countries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funding-climate-resilient-action-in-african-countries\">climate<\/a> solutions, cleantech and green energy.<\/li>\n<li>Deeply technical, preferably leveraging <a title=\"Students learning field map technology for forestry inventory and monitoring\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/students-learning-field-map-technology-for-forestry-inventory-and-monitoring\">technologies like Machine Learning<\/a> and AI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"selectionShareable\">For more information, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/startup.google.com\/accelerator\/climate-change\/middle-east-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Google for Startups<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadline: 7-Jul-23 Google for Startups is inviting applicants for the Accelerator\u00a0Climate Change\u00a0Program. 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