Deadline Date: July 26, 2026
Google DeepMind is inviting AI-focused startups, research teams, and non-profits across Asia Pacific to apply for a three-month accelerator supporting projects that address urgent environmental challenges with frontier AI solutions.
The program is designed to support innovation in areas such as nature protection, climate action, sustainable agriculture, forest protection, and energy, with a particular emphasis on projects that can integrate Google AI technologies and demonstrate real-world traction.
Eligibility is open to startups, research teams, and non-profit organizations headquartered in the Asia Pacific region. Applicants must have a functional prototype or minimum viable product, a technical roadmap centered on AI, and a clear plan for integrating Google AI models such as Gemini, Gemma, AlphaEarth, Forestry, or Perch. Teams are required to have robust in-house technical expertise in AI and machine learning, and at least two or three key leaders—including founders, CxOs, or primary technical decision-makers—must actively participate in the program.
The accelerator provides equity-free support for 10–15 selected organizations, including access to the Google AI stack, tailored technical and business training, one-on-one mentorship from Google and industry experts, and the possibility of receiving Google product credits and cloud resources, subject to eligibility review. The program begins with a week-long in-person bootcamp, followed by three months of virtual support, and culminates in an in-person Demo Day where participants present their AI-driven solutions to a network of mentors, investors, partners, and Google teams. Graduates also join the Google Accelerator Alumni network, connecting them with a global community of over 2,000 startups and non-profits.
Assessment of applicants is based on the relevance of their environmental focus, the maturity and validation of their prototype, the centrality of AI in their solution, the feasibility of integrating Google AI, and the strength of their technical team and leadership. The selection process aims to identify high-potential projects that can scale impactful AI solutions for the planet, with ongoing support and exposure provided throughout and after the program.
For more information, visit Google DeepMind.
