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Milestone· June 1, 2026· 4 min read

RFxAI Selected for Google for Startups Accelerator: (MENA-T) A Milestone for Qatar's AI Ecosystem

RFxAI has been selected to join the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First MENA-T, becoming the only startup from Qatar chosen for the program, Class of 2026.

RFxAI Selected for Google for Startups Accelerator: (MENA-T) A Milestone for Qatar's AI Ecosystem

We are proud to announce that RFxAI has been selected to join the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First MENA-T, becoming the only startup from Qatar chosen for the program. This recognition marks a major milestone not only for RFxAI, but also for Qatar's rapidly growing innovation and AI ecosystem.

Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First MENA-T · MENA + Türkiye Class of 2026 · Only startup from Qatar selected

About the Accelerator

The Google for Startups Accelerator is one of the world's leading programs for high-potential AI startups, supporting companies across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The 10-week, equity-free accelerator is designed for Seed to Series A startups building scalable, AI-driven solutions with regional and global impact.

As part of the program, RFxAI will gain direct access to mentorship from Google engineers, product leaders, AI specialists, and industry experts, alongside technical guidance from Google Cloud and Google DeepMind teams. Participating startups also receive strategic support in product development, growth, leadership, and responsible AI innovation.

What This Means for RFxAI

For RFxAI, this achievement validates our mission to transform procurement and RFx workflows using purpose-built artificial intelligence. From intelligent tender discovery and automated bid generation to evaluation governance and enterprise knowledge systems, RFxAI is building the AI operating system for procurement teams across Qatar, the GCC, and beyond.

Strengthening Qatar's AI Ecosystem

Being selected by Google reinforces the strength of the technology being developed in Qatar and highlights the country's increasing role in the regional AI landscape. At a time when the MENA region is accelerating investment in AI-driven innovation, programs like Google for Startups Accelerator are helping shape the next generation of globally competitive technology companies.

This milestone is especially meaningful because RFxAI was founded in Doha with a vision to solve real procurement and enterprise challenges unique to the GCC market. What began as a regional problem statement has evolved into a scalable AI platform trusted by organizations across industries including government, healthcare, finance, construction, and technology.

The Road Ahead

The journey ahead is exciting. Through the accelerator, RFxAI aims to further strengthen its AI capabilities, expand internationally, and continue building solutions that help organizations respond to opportunities faster, smarter, and more strategically.

We extend our gratitude to the Google for Startups team for recognizing RFxAI's vision and potential, and to the growing community of partners, clients, mentors, and team members who continue to support our mission.

From Qatar to the world, this is only the beginning.

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