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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

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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.

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Key benefits

Equity-free support

Equity-free support: For duration of program.
Mentoring

Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
Training

Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
Access to experts

Access to Google's network of industry experts.
Google product credits

Eligible startups receive product credits.
Early access

Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
Strategic support

Support on company and product strategy.
Technical project partnership

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

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
We are committed to building accelerator classes that are diverse and inclusive, and encourage applications from qualified startups with founders of all backgrounds

Our Accelerators

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Our AI focused accelerators bring the best of Google to early-stage startups using artificial intelligence, machine learning and Cloud technology to tackle some of the most urgent challenges around the globe.

We gained deep product insights from the mentors. Leaders Lab & OKRs guided our management team through alignment issues that we had yet to address, and Design Sprints gave us a practical tool to learn from users early in the process.