Coral has graduated from the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator: MENA-T, closing the programme at Demo Day at Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D

Coral was one of 15 AI-first startups that Google selected for the cohort, which started on 1 June 2026. We worked with Google’s experts on our cloud architecture, data security and the AI workflows in our platform, from output generation to how we structure and query our data. At Demo Day, Daniele Sileri, CEO and founder of Coral presented the platform to investors, partners and industry experts alongside the rest of the cohort.

Key takeaways:

• Coral was one of 15 startups in the 2026 cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: MENA-T.
• Coral used the programme to strengthen its cloud architecture, data security and AI workflows with Google’s experts.
• CEO Daniele Sileri presented Coral at Demo Day on 14 October 2026 at Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D.
• The cohort presented at Demo Day on 14 October 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.” with “Coral’s next focus is growth in the GCC and Türkiye through its partner-led go-to-market model.

Why Coral joined

The Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey is a programme for AI-first startups across the region. Google announced the 15 startups in the 2026 cohort on 28 May 2026.

We joined to strengthen our cloud and AI foundations for enterprise scale, and to sharpen how we explain Coral’s value to enterprises and investors in the GCC, EU, Türkiye and other regions where we operate. See our blog on Coral’s selection for the accelerator.

Demo Day in Istanbul

Demo Day took place on 14 October 2026, the closing day of Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D. CEO Daniele Sileri presented the platform on stage, then he, CMO Juergen Hoebarth and CSO Eftal Efecinar met investors, Google teams, mentors and partners.

“Demo Day in Istanbul opened conversations with investors and partners across the region. Our next step is to bring our AI-native sustainability platform, one system of record and action for emissions, ESG data, supplier engagement, decarbonisation and audit-ready reporting, to more enterprises in the GCC and Türkiye, with our partners alongside us,” said Daniele Sileri, CEO of Coral.

What’s next

The programme also connected us with Google’s partner and sales teams in the region, and we are building on those links as our partner-led go-to-market grows. Coral now joins the Google for Startups Accelerator alumni network.

Thank you to Google, the accelerator team, every mentor, our fellow founders in the 2026 MENA-T cohort and the Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D organisers.

Book a demo to see how Coral’s Emissions Management System traces every emissions figure from source document to final report.

FAQ

What is the Google for Startups Accelerator: MENA-T?

It is Google’s accelerator for AI-first startups in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye. Startups work with Google and industry experts through mentoring, workshops and sprint projects, and the cohort ends with a Demo Day for investors and partners.

When and where was the MENA-T 2026 Demo Day?

On 14 October 2026 at Istanbul Ignited by Slush’D in Istanbul, Türkiye.

How does Coral make AI-generated emissions data audit-ready?

Coral keeps an audit trail from data import to final figure, and users review AI-assisted outputs before they become final. Its GHG calculation algorithm has been independently validated by TÜV SÜD against ISO 14064-3:2019.