Deadline: 27 February 2025
The Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada is a ten-week program designed for high-potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in Canada.
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.
- 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.
Eligibility 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, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
- Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
- They are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups.
For more information, visit Google for Startups.
