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Latin America - Virtual
12 weeks
Seed to Series A

A 12-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups in Spanish-speaking Latin America. The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products, people, and network to high potential AI First technology startups across the region.

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Latin America - Virtual
12 weeks
Seed to Series A

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About the program

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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

  • 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

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Entry Criteria

  • 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

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Meet the Cohort

Algo Labs Logo

Algo Labs develops proprietary technology focusing on Computer Vision applied to Industry 4.0. Our main solution is Inventory Management for warehouses and distribution centers.

location_on Buenos Aires, Argentina
AndesML Logo

AndesML enables eCommerce to quickly launch and monetize their own Ad network.

location_on Santiago, Chile
Blind Creator Logo

We are the swiss army for marketing teams, our all in one solution enables marketing teams to run end to end influencer marketing campaigns.

location_on Bogota, Colombia
Bruna Logo

Bruna uses AI to forecast ore quality days ahead, advising on optimal use in production to meet plans and reduce water, electricity, and inputs.

location_on Santiago, Chile
Darwin AI Logo

Self-learning plug and play AI employee for non-technical SMBs.

location_on Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hilos Logo

We help B2C companies in LATAM close and onboard their customers with WhatsApp automations.

location_on Mexico City, Mexico
kAI Logo

kAI is a AI-powered productivity tool that helps users efficiently plan and organize their daily tasks in under a minute. kAI supports multiple languages and offers personalized task scheduling for enhanced productivity.

location_on Villahermosa, Mexico
Sheriff Logo

Sheriff is an innovative fintech that leverages AI to provide instant, comprehensive risk profiles from over 23 sources. Our platform empowers businesses to make smarter decisions and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

location_on Santiago, Chile
SkillsAI Logo

Skills.tech is leveraging AI to deliver personalized corporate training that enhances learning with tailored content and analytics.

location_on Guadalajara, Mexico
Tet4D Logo

TET4D is an AI-driven solutions to optimize logistics and supply chain operations

location_on Santiago, Chile
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Accelerator Alumni

123 Seguros

A digital insurance broker, by bootstrapping, they created an efficient and user-focused model. Leading the Argentine market, and already available in Colombia. 123Seguro offers a powerful combination of insurance comparison, transparency and advisory services.

location_on Argentina
AI Turing Logo

AI Turing supervise commercial strategy for PPC companies through AI models, is the solution that allows Trade Marketing area to track its sales force on a large scale, delivering results quickly and accurately, thanks to their artificial intelligence algorithm and their mobile application with which they can organize, carry out and validate the correct execution of each one of the tasks in the points of sale.

location_on Colombia
Cirkula Logo

Cirkula is a digital platform that allows restaurants and stores to reduce their food waste. Instead of throwing their surplus quality food they can now sell it through Cirkula. This way, consumers can access great quality food at a lower price, businesses can recover their costs and we all help reduce food waste.

location_on Peru
Colektia Logo

Colektia is the first AI based digital debt collection agency in Latin America.

location_on Chile
Hauzd Logo

Platform to create interactive 3D Sales solution for unbuilt Real Estate.

location_on Panama
Koggi Logo

Koggi (Proptech/Fintech) is a B2B2C platform for the real estate industry that takes an ecosystem approach, it uses a SaaS solution, Artificial Intelligence and APIs, to facilitate the connection between Sellers, Buyers and Banks, ultimately reducing the frictions, costs and time of selling and purchasing homes.

location_on Colombia
La Haus Logo

Residential marketplace providing superior service, inventory aggregation (quantity/quality), market data and transactional tools to transform the home buying process in Latin America.

location_on Colombia
Prometeo Logo

Prometeo is the largest Open Banking platform in Latam providing a single point of access to banking across the region.

location_on Uruguay

Meet our mentors

Frequently asked questions

Do you take equity or fee to be a part of this program?

No, we do not take any equity or charge fees. The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First programs are completely free of charge for all startups. All you need to contribute is your time and energy.

What is the format of the program?

The accelerator runs for a period of 12-weeks with online mentorship sessions taking place each month. As part of the Google for Startups Accelerator, selected founders outline the top technical challenges facing their startup, and are then paired with relevant experts from Google to help solve those challenges. Participating startups receive deep mentorship on technical challenges with an emphasis on data and machine learning, as well as connections to relevant teams from across Google.

Who should apply to the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First?

The accelerator program is best suited for Seed to Series A revenue generating tech startups that are headquartered in Latin America. Selected companies should have a minimum of 5+ employees and the founder and appropriate team members (as the CTO or Technical leaders) must be available to join all program elements of their cohort. In order to ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage AI/ML technology in their product, service or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging this technology in the future.

What are the criteria to receive product credits, and what does "eligible for product credits" mean?

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.

How will startups be chosen?

We are looking for startups dedicated to solving challenges using cloud technology, AI, ML, or data in the most diverse sectors that can grow globally.

We review startup applications to see if companies can participate in the program. We consider criteria such as team formation, the problem, the solution, the ability to scale, and the fit of the company's current moment with the program. Eligible companies will be reviewed by a panel of experts or by program staff in an interview. Finally, a board selection committee will analyze the startups chosen in the interview phase to define the final list.

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