Climate Change

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Europe and Israel - Hybrid
Ten weeks
Seed to Series A

A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Europe and Israel. The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products and people to climate change and clean technology innovators across the region building with Cloud Services.

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Europe and Israel - Hybrid
Ten 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 cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle 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.

Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.

Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

Google for Startups Cloud program
Eligible participants receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, dedicated support from startup experts, technical training and access to key industry events. Find out more.

Additionally, participants are eligible to receive 30 days of free Cloud TPU access through the TPU Research Cloud program to accelerate their open-source machine learning research. Find out more.

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.

  • Exposure

    To potential partners, VCs and ecosystem players interested in Climate Change startups.

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
  • Focusing on sustainable technology climate solutions, cleantech and green energy
  • Deeply technical startups leveraging Cloud or AI/ML in their product, service, or operations and have sustainability expertise
  • Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
  • We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups

Key dates

  • June 7, 2024

    Applications Open

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  • July 21, 2024

    Applications Close

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  • September, 2024

    Program Kick-off

  • November, 2024

    Demo Day

  • December, 2024

    Graduation

Accelerator Alumni

Advisory Board

Mohamed Hassan, Co-founder & CTO of Blok-Z with two other people. Mohamed Hassan, Co-founder & CTO of Blok-Z with two other people.

The program gave us 360-degree coaching on all aspects from tech, to product and business. With the tailored technical support and mentoring I really felt that we had somebody who would take us from A to anywhere we want to go to.

Mohamed Hassan Co-founder & CTO of Blok-Z

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