Southeast Asia

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Vietnam - hybrid (mostly in-person)
Three months
Seed to Series B

A three-month equity-free accelerator program for AI startups based in Vietnam.

The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products and people to empower startups to scale their business, towards success in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and technology.

This program is supported by Vietnam National Innovation Center (Ministry of Planning and Investment) and U.S. Missions in Vietnam.

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Vietnam - hybrid (mostly in-person)
Three months
Seed to Series B

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About the program

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About the program

Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia is a three-month equity-free accelerator program for startups with AI-centered solutions. The program aims to scale high-potential AI startups based in Vietnam and is designed for startups using artificial intelligence in innovative ways. Startups accepted will work with Google experts to develop their AI use cases.

In support of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia program, accepted startups will get exclusive access to Google Cloud AI infrastructure, including but not limited to, Gemini, Vertex AI and up to USD350K cloud credits.

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.

  • Access to AI infrastructure

    Exclusive access to Google Cloud AI infrastructure (GPU, Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, etc.) and up to USD350K Cloud 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.

  • Alumni network

    Invitations to startup programs by Google, NIC and U.S. Mission in Vietnam.

Entry Criteria

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Entry Criteria

  • Startups based in Vietnam with tech solutions solving a meaningful challenge
  • Building a scalable product or service with a defensible growth model
  • Having the product launched to market with live users and demonstrating tractions
  • Deeply technical, with machine learning and AI as the core technology
  • 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

Key dates

  • July, 2024

    Applications Open

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  • August, 2024

    Applications Close

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  • September, 2024

    Program Kick-off

  • October, 2024

    In-person Bootcamp

  • December, 2024

    Demo Day

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