Deadline Date: March 18, 2026
The Google for Startups is requesting applications to support startups by providing hands-on mentorship, technical expertise, and resources to overcome challenges and scale successfully.
The focus areas, of the program include tackling technical challenges, dedicated expert help, specialist deep dives, product design, customer acquisition, leadership development, early access to AI products, Google Cloud credits, Cloud TPU access, equity-free support, mentoring, technical bootcamps, access to industry experts, strategic support, and technical project partnership.
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to participate in a mix of remote and in-person sessions, including one-to-one mentorship, group learning, and sprint projects, all designed to help founders address their most pressing technical challenges and accelerate business growth. Founders are paired with experts from Google and the broader industry to collaboratively solve these challenges and enhance their startup’s potential.
The program also includes specialist deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development, providing founders with actionable skills and insights to drive their startup forward. Participants gain early access to Google AI products through Trusted Tester and Early Access Program benefits, as well as Google Cloud credits and free Cloud TPU access to support open-source machine learning research.
Startups in the program receive equity-free support for the duration of their participation, along with dedicated mentoring from Google teams, exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps, and access to Google’s network of industry experts. Strategic support is offered to guide company and product strategy, and participants have the opportunity to work directly with Google experts on their most critical technical projects.
Eligible startups are those demonstrating traction, ideally growth-stage startups, building scalable products or services with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model, and leveraging technical expertise, preferably in machine learning or AI. Commitment from CTOs or relevant technical team members to actively participate in program sessions is required. The accelerator encourages applications from all qualified startups to build a diverse and high-potential cohort.
For more information, visit Google for Startups.
