Deadline Date: April 19, 2026
The Google for Startups is inviting applications to support startups in solving complex technical challenges and scaling their businesses through hands-on mentorship and expert guidance.
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 work through a mix of remote and in-person sessions, including one-to-one mentorship, group learning, and sprint projects that directly address the startup’s top technical challenges. Founders are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve these challenges and accelerate business growth.
Accelerator sessions also include specialist deep dives and workshops that focus on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development, ensuring founders gain actionable skills and insights. 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 extensive network of industry experts. They also receive strategic guidance and have the opportunity to collaborate directly with Google experts on their most pressing technical projects.
Eligible startups are those demonstrating traction, ideally at the Seed to Series A stage, headquartered in India, building scalable products or services with significant market potential, deeply technical with AI or machine learning capabilities, and committed to engaging in program sessions. The accelerator encourages applications from all qualified startups to foster diverse and innovative cohorts.
For more information, visit Google for Startups.
