Google has introduced a series of initiatives that will empower women entrepreneurs in Africa.
The three initiatives namely; Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, Women Founders Cohort, and the Hustle Academy for Women-Led Small and Media Enterprises, seek to provide them with the resources to succeed.
Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa, Mr. Folarin Aiayegbusi, while announcing this in a statement said that the initiative was the organization’s way to celebrate 2023 International Women’s Day.
“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 are excited to support them as they build the future.
“The 15 startups selected for the program are from eight African countries and are creating innovative solutions that improve livelihoods in their communities,’’ he said.
According to him, Google’s Hustle Academy is a boot camp-style training program designed to help entrepreneurs increase revenue, position themselves for investment, and build sustainable businesses for the future.
He said that as part of its International Women’s Day celebration, Google planned to host six women-focused cohorts of the Hustle Academy program in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa in the month of March.
Aiyegbusi said that Women entrepreneurs in these countries were invited to apply to join these cohorts at g.co/hustleacademy.
According to him, Google is celebrating inspiring women in Africa’s technology sector through its #WomeninIT social media series.
He said that the series would feature the stories of six inspiring women breaking barriers and making impacts in the fields of technology, business, entrepreneurship, innovation, and startups on the continent.
