Two Kenyan startups have been picked for the Google for Startups Growth Academy, AI for Health program.
Zuri Health (revolutionizing patient care with an all-inclusive digital toolkit ) and izola (enhancing support for families with neurodivergent children via an AI-integrated therapeutics platform) are among 30 startups from across Africa, Europe, Middle East picked for the programme.
Since introducing the Google for Startups Accelerator programs in Africa in 2018, Google has supported 106 startups from 17 African countries and these startups have collectively raised over $263 million in funding and created over 2,800 jobs.
“Africa’s innovative spirit in the AI for Health domain is profoundly inspiring. These startups stand as a testament to the continent’s ability to develop global health solutions. We aim to stand alongside them, offering support and partnership as they strive to scale and disseminate their groundbreaking solutions,” said Yuval Passov, Head of Google for Startup and lead of the program.
Other African startups in the Cohort include Eden Care (Rwanda): Merging AI and digital health to reshape health insurance and corporate well-being. mDoc (Nigeria): Elevating personal health practices through virtual health mentorship and Pharmarun (Nigeria): Unifying regional pharmacies with an innovative, patient-first platform.
Among the selected startups outside Africa, Biocam has introduced a capsule that scans the digestive system in real-time to identify potential threats. Mindstep offers an app focused on enhancing brain and mental health, while Rayscape provides radiologists with a digital assistant equipped with AI tools for better decision-making.
This initiative aligns with Google’s broader vision to support startups and accelerate their growth. In August Google announced a broader program, the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First, a 10-week equity free accelerator aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges.
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