Women Founders

Europe and Israel - Hybrid
Ten weeks
Seed to Series A

Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is a ten-week hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups based in Europe and Israel. The Accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to women-led tech startups using AI technology across Europe and Israel.

Europe and Israel - Hybrid
Ten weeks
Seed to Series A

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About the program

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 AI startups.

Entry Criteria

Three Women and a men discussing something by standing in circle.
Team discussing something by taking laptop in front.

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, leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
  • Commitment from CTO and/or AI Lead 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

  • December 9, 2024

    Applications Open

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  • January 24, 2025

    Applications Close

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  • March, 2025

    Program Kick-off

  • June, 2025

    Graduation

  • June, 2025

    Demo Day

Accelerator Alumni

Advisory Board

Merit Valdsalu, Founder of Single.Earth Merit Valdsalu, Founder of Single.Earth

The program introduced us to mentors and investors, with one choosing to invest in us. Mentors also helped us enhance our GenAI and optimize our processes. It was a fantastic and rewarding experience!

Shlomit Steinberg Koch CEO, Predicta-Med

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