AI First
Korea - Hybrid
10 weeks
Pre-Series A to Series A
A 10-week equity-free accelerator program for Pre Series A to Series A Korean startups with apps published in the Google Play Store. The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products and people to support startups success in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
The Korean version of this website is located here.
Korea - Hybrid
10 weeks
Pre-Series A to Series A
About the program
About the program
Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is a ten-week hybrid accelerator program for high-potential Pre-Series A to Series A Korean technology startups using AI/ML to build their core products with apps published on Google Play Store.
The accelerator brings the best of Google’s programs, products, people, and technology to startups that aim to solve the challenges we face today. Selected startups will also benefit from Google AI technical expertise.
Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First accepts applications from startups headquartered in Korea, and some sessions will be conducted in English.
Key benefits
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Equity-free support
Equity-free support: For duration of program.
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Mentoring
Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
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Training
Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
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Access to experts
Access to Google's network of industry experts.
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Google product credits
Eligible startups receive product credits.
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Early access
Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
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Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy.
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Technical project partnership
Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
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Get featured on the Google Play
Get apps featured on the local Google Play Store.
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Pre-Series A and Series A stage.
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model.
- Deeply technical, leveraging Machine Learning and AI with a dedicated AI lead within the team.
- Commitment from CEO, CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions.
Key dates
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April, 2024
Program Kick-off
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June, 2024
Graduation
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June, 2024
Demo Day
Meet our mentors
Team Lead, SBS-Scaled, GCS
Head of Infrastructure
Software Engineer
Founder
Customer Engineer
Customer Partner Engineer
Customer Engineer
Researcher / Software Engineer
Principal Architect
Software Engineer
Application Modernization/Ecosystem Specialist
Customer Engineer
Partner Engineer
Security Specialist
APAC DM Tech Practice Specialist
Solution Lead, Machine Learning
SWE
Technical Solutions Engineer
Founder (Ex Google SWE)
AdTech Sales Engineer
Customer Success Manager
UX Design Lead
Visual Designer
UX Researcher
UX lead/Manager
UX researcher
Chief Product Officer
Analyst
Market HR Lead
Global Account Lead for Auto
Customer Success Manager
VP
co-founder
Frequently asked questions
The accelerator targets Pre-Series A to Series A technology startups headquartered in Korea. We are looking for startups using core AI/ML with their apps published in the Google Play Store.
Startups should be past the "idea stage," with customer validation and market traction with their product/service.
The startups should have a dedicated AI lead within the team and their founding team should also demonstrate that they have the technical skills, business skills, and mindset to grow and scale a company in this region.
It is a hybrid program.
The program will run for 10 weeks, between April and June 2024.
The Accelerator is an equity-free program.
Startups must meet specific criteria to be eligible for Google product credit offerings. To learn more about the Google Cloud credit eligibility requirements, please visit the Google Cloud startup page.
Startups need to meet baseline requirements.
Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is also available for startups based in Europe and Israel. Please review this page for more information.