Google’s Launchpad Accelerator now accepting Egyptian applicants: Google has is accepting applications from Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda for its emerging market-focused accelerator Launchpad, according to TechCabal. The accelerator focuses on growth-stage startups, allowing them to collaborate with “Google engineers, Silicon Valley experts, and top mentors from around the world.” Applications for the program close on 2 October.