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Google for Startups Accelerator

Google · Seed to Series A (some Series B) technical startups using AI/ML, by region and theme

Next deadline
4moMar 2027
Estimated from past cadence · 2027
Next batch
Apr 2027
Estimated · in 5mo
Offer
n/a
Equity-free
Batches a year
15
183 companies tracked

What it offers

Terms
Equity-free support: Google Cloud credits subject to eligibility review, Cloud TPU access, mentoring from Google experts and early access to AI products. Cohorts of 10 to 15 startups work on technical challenges over ten weeks to three months. Source
Where
BrazilCanadaNorth AmericaLatin AmericaUnited StatesAfricaEurope and IsraelMENA and TurkeySouth AfricaSydney (hybrid)IndiaJapan (virtual)South KoreaSingaporeSoutheast Asia
Cadence
Each regional accelerator runs about one cohort a year, staggered through the year
Startups per cohort
10 to 15 (2026)

Batches and deadlines

Google for Startups Accelerator batches, upcoming first, with deadlines and company counts
BatchStarts
Coming up
20272 programsGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Korea, Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa · estimatedDeadline Mar 2027Apr 2027in 4 months
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Brazil · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-03-01 and kicked off 2026-05; one cohort a yearDeadline Mar 2027May 2027in 5 months
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: India: AI First · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-04-19 and kicked off 2026-06; one cohort a yearDeadline Apr 2027Jun 2027in 6 months
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia: AI · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-06-20 and kicked off 2026-08-18; one cohort a yearDeadline Jun 2027Aug 2027in 8 months
20272 programsGoogle for Startups Accelerator: North America: AI for Energy, Google for Startups Accelerator: Europe and Israel: AI for Energy · estimatedDeadline Jun 2027Sep 2027in 9 months
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New Zealand · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-07-19 and kicked off 2026-09-01; one cohort a yearDeadline Jul 2027Sep 2027in 9 months
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-08-28 and kicked off 2026-09; one cohort a yearDeadline Aug 2027Sep 2027in 9 months
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-08-31 and kicked off 2026-10; one cohort a yearDeadline Aug 2027Oct 2027in 10 months
Earlier
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey · kick-off October 2026, graduation and demo day December 2026Deadline Aug 31Oct 20266 weeks ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: South AfricaDeadline Aug 28Sep 20262 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New ZealandDeadline Jul 19Sep 12 months ago
2026 AI for EnergyGoogle for Startups Accelerator: North America: AI for EnergyDeadline Jun 30Sep 20262 months ago
2026 AI for EnergyGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Europe and Israel: AI for Energy · graduation December 2026; 8 startups shown on the pageDeadline Jun 12Sep 20262 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia: AI · Singapore bootcamp September 7 to 10, San Francisco bootcamp October 5 to 9Deadline Jun 20Aug 182 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: India: AI First · graduation September 2026Deadline Apr 19Jun 20265 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: BrazilDeadline Mar 1May 20266 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: KoreaDeadline Mar 2Apr 20267 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: AfricaDeadline Mar 18Apr 20267 months ago
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada · estimated · page says 2027 dates will be announced later this yearn/a

15 programs

Google for Startups Accelerator companies, rising first

OtherHyLightUnmanned airships for inspecting our critical assetsYC S23ParisStartup →OtherCosmic RoboticsAutonomous construction on Earth and beyondYC S26San FranciscoStartup →AISparkAI-powered workflows for energy infrastructureYC W24Startup →AICedalioAI agents that automate AP, procurement, and financeYC S23San FranciscoStartup →OtherNyquisCatching faults before they catch fireSPC 2026San FranciscoStartup →OtherRainstickUses Variable Electric Field technology to mimic lightning, helping seeds grow bigger, faster, and more sustainably without chemicals.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →AIUnseenThe First Domain Specific AI for Commercial Real EstateAntler 2023AustraliaStartup →AIAignosisRevolutionizing early autism detection with AI-driven, cost-effective solutions.To make it accessible to all.Antler 2025IndiaStartup →OtherEnkelConnecting EVs with power marketsAntler 2024DenmarkStartup →OtherEnlineEnline (Portugal) - provides sensorless digital twin technology and data solutions to optimize assets, boosting efficiency & sustainability.Google AI for Energy 2025Startup →OtherKAKTIDistrict Energy Production Made Simple, Efficient & SustainableAntler 2023DenmarkStartup →OtherMysaMysa is a smart banking solution that helps businesses automate their cashflow management, accounting & taxes.Antler 2023IndiaStartup →AIMyWonderMyWonder is developing a screen-free and interactive AI toy for kids to learn, play and grow.Antler 2024IndiaStartup →AIRock RabbitAI platform for green building incentives.Google AI for Energy 2025Startup →AIXatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.Plug and PlayCanadaStartup →OtherBuildShiplow-code visual backend builderAI Grant Batch 1Startup →AISmart BricksThe Smarter Way to Invest in Residential Real Estate - Powered by AI.500 Global MENA 8United Arab EmiratesStartup →OtherLucidyaDeveloper of a customer experience management platform designed to help organizations make improved strategic decisions.500 Global Mena 1Saudi ArabiaStartup →AIMLnetworksMLNetworks helps Telcos to design, operate and optimize their networks more intelligently through an end-to-end data platform.500 Global MENA 7MoroccoStartup →AIAnodeAnode an AI-orchestrated virtual utility mobilizing microgrids on demandGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →AIBlungeAn AI design agent that turns ideas into finished, on-brand, editable designs, removing the bottleneck between marketing and design.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →OtherBowerThe operating system for research that captures lab experiments, observations, and decisions in real time via smart interfaces and automates research...Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →OtherCamus EnergyCamus Energy software that helps utilities connect data centers with local energy sources safely, reliably, and three to five years fasterGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →OtherCapture EnergyCapture Energy all-in-one software for battery storage that maximizes energy efficiency and revenueGoogle AI for Energy 2026United KingdomStartup →OtherCo Connect AppAn all-in-one workforce platform keeping frontline and remote workers informed, engaged, safe, and connected through critical communication, journey...Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →OtherCounterCurrentDelivers trusted, hyperlocal maritime forecasts and decision support tools for intelligent ship routing, asset optimisation, and safety at sea.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →OtherDeepgridDeepgrid an automated virtual power plant that coordinates flexible energy sources to help balance the Nordic electricity gridGoogle AI for Energy 2026SwedenStartup →OtherDig EnergyDig Energy a modular drilling technology that enables geothermal heating, cooling, and storageGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →AIEasySolar AIEasySolar AI automated design and lead-gen software helping solar installers quote entire neighborhoods and cut sales costs by 80%Google AI for Energy 2026PolandStartup →OtherEH GroupEH Group a system powering zero-emission aviation, maritime, and heavy transportGoogle AI for Energy 2026SwitzerlandStartup →OtherElvyElvy software that optimizes home energy usage by managing the flow of power between a home, the electricity grid, and local devicesGoogle AI for Energy 2026SwedenStartup →AIEyes of AITransforming dental care with AI-powered imaging technology that enables faster, more accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →AIFelix FusionFelix Fusion an AI-powered platform that helps data centers, mining operations, and industrial projects find energy and connect to the power grid...Google AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →OtherFram EnergyFram Energy a revenue collection layer for local, independent energy projectsGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →OtherGheorgA friendly robot companion helping children around the world navigate the top 5 mental health and neurodiversity conditions.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →OtherGrid EdgeGrid Edge technology that automatically manages building energy to reduce carbon emissions while keeping tenants comfortableGoogle AI for Energy 2026United KingdomStartup →OtherGrid StatusGrid Status a modern data and market intelligence platform for the energy industryGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →OtherHestia EnergyHestia Energy a solution that finds and unlocks reservoirs of geologic hydrogenGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →OtherKimiaBuilding the chemical intelligence layer for the materials industry, transforming specialised chemistry knowledge into operational data for...Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →Developer toolsKyraKyra software that forecasts power grid capacity to help developers invest in energy projects with less riskGoogle AI for Energy 2026SwitzerlandStartup →
Company
HyLightUnmanned airships for inspecting our critical assetsteam of 373 programsYC S23 +2ActiveOther
Cosmic RoboticsAutonomous construction on Earth and beyondteam of 82 programsYC S26 +1ActiveOther
SparkAI-powered workflows for energy infrastructureteam of 53 programsYC W24 +2ActiveAI
CedalioAI agents that automate AP, procurement, and financeteam of 62 programsYC S23 +1ActiveAI, Data
NyquisCatching faults before they catch fire2 programsSPC 2026 +1Not statedOther
RainstickUses Variable Electric Field technology to mimic lightning, helping seeds grow bigger, faster, and more sustainably without chemicals.2 programsGoogle AI Australia and New Zealand 2026 +1Not statedOther
UnseenThe First Domain Specific AI for Commercial Real Estate2 programsAntler 2023 +1Not statedAI
AignosisRevolutionizing early autism detection with AI-driven, cost-effective solutions.To make it accessible to all.2 programsAntler 2025 +1Not statedAI
EnkelConnecting EVs with power markets2 programsAntler 2024 +1Not statedOther
EnlineEnline (Portugal) - provides sensorless digital twin technology and data solutions to optimize assets, boosting efficiency & sustainability.2 programsGoogle AI for Energy 2025 +1Not statedOther
KAKTIDistrict Energy Production Made Simple, Efficient & Sustainable2 programsAntler 2023 +1Not statedOther
MysaMysa is a smart banking solution that helps businesses automate their cashflow management, accounting & taxes.2 programsAntler 2023 +1Not statedOther
MyWonderMyWonder is developing a screen-free and interactive AI toy for kids to learn, play and grow.2 programsAntler 2024 +1Not statedAI
Rock RabbitAI platform for green building incentives.2 programsGoogle AI for Energy 2025 +1Not statedAI
XatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.2 programsPlug and Play +1Not statedAI
BuildShiplow-code visual backend builder2 programsAI Grant Batch 1 +1Not statedOther
Smart BricksThe Smarter Way to Invest in Residential Real Estate - Powered by AI.3 programs500 Global MENA 8 +2Not statedAI
LucidyaDeveloper of a customer experience management platform designed to help organizations make improved strategic decisions.2 programs500 Global Mena 1 +1Not statedOther
MLnetworksMLNetworks helps Telcos to design, operate and optimize their networks more intelligently through an end-to-end data platform.2 programs500 Global MENA 7 +1Not statedAI
AnodeAnode an AI-orchestrated virtual utility mobilizing microgrids on demandGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI
BlungeAn AI design agent that turns ideas into finished, on-brand, editable designs, removing the bottleneck between marketing and design.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedAI
BowerThe operating system for research that captures lab experiments, observations, and decisions in real time via smart interfaces and automates research...Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedOther
Camus EnergyCamus Energy software that helps utilities connect data centers with local energy sources safely, reliably, and three to five years fasterGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Capture EnergyCapture Energy all-in-one software for battery storage that maximizes energy efficiency and revenueGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Co Connect AppAn all-in-one workforce platform keeping frontline and remote workers informed, engaged, safe, and connected through critical communication, journey...Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedOther
CounterCurrentDelivers trusted, hyperlocal maritime forecasts and decision support tools for intelligent ship routing, asset optimisation, and safety at sea.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedOther
DeepgridDeepgrid an automated virtual power plant that coordinates flexible energy sources to help balance the Nordic electricity gridGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Dig EnergyDig Energy a modular drilling technology that enables geothermal heating, cooling, and storageGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
EasySolar AIEasySolar AI automated design and lead-gen software helping solar installers quote entire neighborhoods and cut sales costs by 80%Google AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI
EH GroupEH Group a system powering zero-emission aviation, maritime, and heavy transportGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
ElvyElvy software that optimizes home energy usage by managing the flow of power between a home, the electricity grid, and local devicesGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Eyes of AITransforming dental care with AI-powered imaging technology that enables faster, more accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedAI
Felix FusionFelix Fusion an AI-powered platform that helps data centers, mining operations, and industrial projects find energy and connect to the power grid...Google AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI
Fram EnergyFram Energy a revenue collection layer for local, independent energy projectsGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
GheorgA friendly robot companion helping children around the world navigate the top 5 mental health and neurodiversity conditions.Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedOther
Grid EdgeGrid Edge technology that automatically manages building energy to reduce carbon emissions while keeping tenants comfortableGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Grid StatusGrid Status a modern data and market intelligence platform for the energy industryGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Hestia EnergyHestia Energy a solution that finds and unlocks reservoirs of geologic hydrogenGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
KimiaBuilding the chemical intelligence layer for the materials industry, transforming specialised chemistry knowledge into operational data for...Google AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedOther
KyraKyra software that forecasts power grid capacity to help developers invest in energy projects with less riskGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedDevtools

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