Google Launchpad Online now in Africa

From Official Google Africa Blog Tue Nov 25 2014, 14:09:00

Last June we started a new program for tech start-ups around the world - Google Developers Start-up Launch. In addition to events like Launchpad and online content, the program offers participants Google Cloud Platform and Adwords product credits.

We introduced the Start-up Launch program to hundreds of entrepreneurs in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa during the Google for Entrepreneurs week that ran from October 20th to 25th, and so far over 200 start-ups in Africa, and more than 3,000 entrepreneurs in 150 countries are taking advantage of the offering. We spoke to several entrepreneurs from Nairobi, Lagos, and South Africa about their experiences getting started in Africa - hear what they learned in these Spotlight videos.

To bring the program to you, last week, we announced a new video series called Launchpad Online, aimed at helping you get your tech start-up up and running. The series answers questions we have received from entrepreneurs in the program, and kicks off with technical instruction on Google APIs from Developer Advocate +Wesley Chun.

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