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Google for Startups Accelerator: Japan focuses on companies using technology in innovative ways. This accelerator is a fully-digital program of intensive workshops and expert mentorship designed to help Japanese growth-stage startups learn technical, product and leadership best practices.

Japan

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Two individuals wearing ID badges around their necks, seated in a conference room listening to a speaker.
Japan - Virtual
10 weeks
Growth Stage

Applications are now closed

If you are interested in future programs, please see this website.

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 product benefits

Early access to AI products: Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.

Cloud credits: Startups interested in utilizing Cloud credits during the Accelerator may apply here, subject to eligibility review and approval.

Cloud TPUs: Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU access to accelerate open source machine learning research. Find out more.

Key benefits

  • equity-free-support

    Equity-free support

    Equity-free support for the duration of the program.

  • mentorship-benefit

    Mentoring

    Mentoring from 20+ Google teams.

  • training-benefit

    Training

    Training on design, marketing, and leadership.

  • strategic-support-benefit

    Strategic support

    Support on company and product strategy.

  • early access

    Early access to AI products

    Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.

  • product-credit-benefit

    Google product credits

    Eligible startups receive product credits.

  • Access to expert

    Access to experts

    Access to Google's network of industry experts.

  • technical-project-partnership-benefit

    Technical project partnership

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

Frequently asked questions

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.

Is there a directory of past graduates?

Yes. You can view our alumni on the directory page.

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