Deadline: 25 August 2023
Submissions are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia 2023, a 3-month equity-free hybrid program for Seed to Series A startups across Southeast Asia.
This year’s cohort will be focusing on Vietnam-based startups only as they partner with Vietnam National Innovation Center and the U.S. Mission in Vietnam.
The accelerator connects the best of Google’s products, people and network to empower startups for the next phase of growth, and ultimately contribute to the country’s economy.
This Accelerator program aims to support and accelerate top Vietnam startups via in-person and virtual activities, 1:1 mentoring, and group learning sessions.
The Accelerator program features deep dives and workshops focused on business model, product design, business growth, and leadership development. Selected startups will also benefit from dedicated Google’s Play, Cloud, Android, AI/ML and Ads expertise and receive credits via the Google for Startups Cloud Program. These offerings set this accelerator apart.
The in-person bootcamp week will take place from October 23rd to October 27th, 2023 in Ho Chi Minh city. The follow-up workshops and mentoring will take place virtually from November 3rd to December 10th.
Key Benefits
- Equity-free: 3 months of equity-free support
- Dedicated Google Play support: Receive direct support from Google to build and scale your app business on Google Play
- Founder network: Connect and get support from fellow founders as a part of Google for Startups alumni network
- Custom Mentorship: Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts
- Google product support and advice: Learn product tips and tricks directly from the Googlers who built them
- Google product credits: Eligible startups receive product credits
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups based in Vietnam with tech solutions solving a meaningful challenge.
- Startups from all industries, preferred but not limited to education, healthcare, agriculture, fintech, environment, retail and smart city.
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model.
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage, and have a team of 5 or more.
- Commitment from CEO, CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions.
For more information, visit Google for Startups.
