Europe, Middle East, Africa
Growth Academy:
AI for Health
A three-month program providing healthcare and wellbeing startups leveraging AI with essential growth skills, internationalization strategies, and Google tools to help them scale and innovate responsibly.
Applications are now closed!
About the program
About the program
Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health is a three-month hybrid program dedicated to supporting high-potential startups in the healthcare and wellbeing industry using AI technology to grow and innovate responsibly.
Featuring a series of workshops, mentoring and networking events, the program helps founders develop data-driven strategies for acquiring new customers and partnerships, tools to innovate responsibly with emerging technologies, and expand to new markets.
After the initial three months of core content, startups continue to receive product support and mentorship from Google to help them address their challenges.
Two sessions throughout the program will be held in-person (in Paris and Madrid); the rest of the program will be conducted virtually.
Program Benefits
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Equity-free
Equity-free support, with access to Google products and resources.
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Hands-on mentorship
Technical consulting and one-on-one support from Google mentors and AI experts.
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Strategic & product support
Support on AI, company, and product strategy.
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Leadership training
Tailored leadership training designed to improve management skills.
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Go global
Support from mentors and Google teams on new international opportunities, to expand your business to new markets.
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Networking & community
Connect with VCs, industry leaders and fellow founders, and become a part of our alumni network.
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Europe, Middle East, Africa
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Watch the videoEntry Criteria
Entry Criteria
- Seed to Series A startups currently based in Europe, the Middle East, and/or Africa —but looking to scale internationally.
- Leveraging AI to address health or wellbeing challenges.
- Demonstrated traction, such as a clear track record of users and revenue.
- Scalable product or service, with both a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
Key Dates
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March 10
Application Deadline
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February–April
Founder Interviews
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May 29
Cohort Announcement
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May 28–30
In-person program kickoff
Paris, France
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May–September
Core program
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September 24–26
In-person graduation
Madrid, Spain
Selected cohort
Previous cohort
Advisory Board
Frequently asked questions
The core content programming will mostly require 1 to 2 hours of your time per week to attend your mentoring and group sessions. While the sessions with other founders will be accommodated to fit the majority of the participants, you will schedule your individual mentoring sessions with your mentor. After three months of core content, startups will continue to receive support from Google to help them address their challenges. The exact time dedication of founders depends on their current individual needs.
The program is a hybrid program with two in-person moments consisting of two days each. These moments will be mandatory for at least one co-founder.
The program content is designed for founders. However, for certain specific online sessions, we can discuss if it makes sense to include some C-level team members. Do not hesitate to ask!
No. Google for Startups does not invest in the company through this program, nor request any equity.