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Google for Startups Accelerators serve top growth-stage startups with tailored technical, product, and leadership training from Google experts.
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About the program
About the program
A global series of programs
Each accelerator features a cohort of 10-15 top startups that come together to tackle specific technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.
Tailored, expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are then paired with relevant experts from both Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.
Specialist deep dives
In addition to mentorship and technical project support, Google for Startups Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.
Key benefits
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Equity-free
Three months of equity-free support.
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Custom Mentorship
Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.
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Google product support and advice
Learn product tips and tricks directly from the Googlers who built them.
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Technical project partnership
Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
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Founder Network
Connect and learn from fellow founders, and access a peer-to-peer support network.
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Google Cloud credits and support
Receive Google Cloud credits and dedicated support via the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria
Each program has specific requirements, but generally teams that are chosen fit the profile below.
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
- Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like Machine Learning and AI
- Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
Our Accelerators
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AI First
A 10-week hybrid Accelerator Program for AI startups between Pre-Series A to Series A headquartered in Korea.
Korea -
Black Founders
Black-led Seed to Series A technology startups based in North America.
North America -
Women Founders
Supporting Seed to Series A, women-led tech startups across Europe and Israel with the best of Google.
Europe and Israel -
Women Founders
Women-led Seed to Series A technology startups based in the United States and Canada.
North America -
Africa
Connecting Seed to Series A-stage technology startups based in Africa or developing Africa-centered solutions with the best of Google.
Africa -
AI First
Designed for Seed to Series A-stage startups building products or services using AI, based in Africa or developing Africa-centered solutions.
Africa -
AI First
A 10-week hybrid Accelerator program for Seed to Series A, AI first Startups, headquartered in Europe and Israel.
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Brazil
Empowering Seed to Series A startups and the next generation of leaders to foster Brazilian unicorns.
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Canada
Designed to bring the very best of Google to Canadian Seed to Series A technology startups.
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Circular Economy
Focusing on startups and non-profits solving challenges related to the circular economy in North America and Asia-Pacific.
North America and Asia-Pacific -
Climate Change
A 10-week hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Europe and Israel tackling climate change using Cloud.
Europe and Israel -
Climate Change
A 10-week hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based or with significant operations in Spanish-speaking Latin America tackling climate change and sustainability.
Latin America -
Climate Change
A 10-week hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in the Middle East and Africa tackling climate change and sustainability.
Middle East and Africa -
Climate Change
Support for innovative and impactful climate change Seed to Series A startups and technologists based in North America.
North America -
Cloud
A 10-week digital accelerator program for high potential cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America.
North America -
Europe
Designed for startups across Europe and Israel that use technology to solve the challenges we face today.
Europe and Israel -
India
Focusing on startups building in India for the world using deep technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
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Japan
Connecting top Seed to Growth-stage Japanese technology startups with the best of Google.
Japan -
Korea
A ten-week hybrid accelerator program for high potential Pre-Series A to Series A Korean technology startups.
Korea -
Latino Founders
Designed for tech startups (seed to A) based, or with a significant operations, in Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Latin America -
Middle East & North Africa
Supporting startups across the region using technology in innovative ways to solve for scalable needs.
Middle East and North Africa -
Southeast Asia
Empowering Seed to Series A technology-based startups in Southeast Asia with the best of Google.
Southeast Asia -
Women Founders
10-week accelerator designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to the early-stage women-founded tech startups based in India.
India
