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Empowering startups to go further

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The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI-First program was created to bring technical enablement and advisorship to AI startups across North America. Google believes that technology has the power to open doors and create new opportunities for businesses.

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This 10-week program aims to bring the best of Google’s people, products and technology to high-potential startups based in the US and Canada.

North America - Hybrid���10-weeks���Seed to Series A

Applications close February 15, 2024.

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Program Schedule

Welcome & OKRs

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Growth & Business

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Breakout Week

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Tech / ML Week 1

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Tech / ML Week 2

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Breakout Week / Sprint Week

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Product, UX & Design

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People & Leadership

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Breakout Week

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Demo Day & Graduation

Applications close February 15, 2024.

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What to expect

10-week hybrid program with workshops �and mentoring sessions followed by a �Demo Day and Graduation ceremony.

  • Curriculum containing workshops in the following topics: technology, OKR’s, growth, product, design, and leadership
  • Personalized mentorship and technical support from Google experts
  • Engagement with senior Google leadership
  • Additional fundraising guidance and mentorship from experts like Enjoy the Work
  • In person kickoff at Cloud Next 2024
  • Opportunity to pitch at a high-profile Demo Day for potential partners, customers and investors.
  • Access to global Accelerator Alumni community

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Who should apply?

Google is looking for growth-stage startups, fulfilling the following criteria:

  • Revenue generative high potential startups with growing teams (5+ employees), Seed to Series A
  • United States and Canada headquartered
  • Attendance by minimum 2 people from the startup at all online bootcamps, including the CEO & CTO
  • Strong potential to leverage Google products/ technical expertise (e.g. cloud, leveraging large data sets, AI, and / or Machine Learning)
  • A clear vision for growth and scale
  • Willingness to learn, listen and actively participate

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