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North America - Virtual
10 weeks
Seed to Series A

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A 10-week digital accelerator program for high potential cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America.

North America - Virtual
10 weeks
Seed to Series A

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About the program

About the program

Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud is a 10-week accelerator program for cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America. The accelerator program is best suited for revenue generating startups with a minimum of 5+ employees. To ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage Cloud-Native technologies (including AI/ML, analytics, etc.) in their product, service, or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.

The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people and technology to startups doing interesting work in the Cloud. In addition to Cloud mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for startup founders and leaders.

Meet the Cohort

Key benefits

  • Equity-free support

    10-weeks of equity-free support

  • Mentoring

    Mentoring from dozens of Google teams

  • Training

    Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google

  • Strategic support

    Support on company and product strategy

  • Google product credits

    Eligible startups receive product credits

  • Early access

    Early access to new Google products and tools

  • Access to experts

    Access to Google's network of industry experts

  • Technical project partnership

    Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.

Key dates

  • May 30, 2023

    Applications close

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  • July 11, 2023

    Program kick-off

  • September 14, 2023

    Demo Day and Graduation

Frequently asked questions

What is the format of the program?

The accelerator runs entirely virtually for a period of 10-weeks, with digital workshops, programming, and mentorship taking place each week. As part of the North American Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud, selected founders outline the top challenges facing their startup, and are then paired with relevant Cloud experts from Google to help solve those challenges. Participating startups receive deep mentorship on technical topics and machine learning, as well as connections to relevant teams from across Google. Learn more.

Who should apply to Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud?

The program is open to cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America. The accelerator program is best suited for revenue generating startups with a minimum of 5+ employees. To ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage Cloud-Native technologies (including AI/ML, analytics, etc.) in their product, service, or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.

When will the program run?

The first Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud cohort will kick off in July 2023 and run for 10 weeks. The first North American cohort will consist of 8-12 cloud-native technology startups.