Google for Startups Accelerator

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

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Next deadline

5moMar 2027

Estimated from past cadence · 2027

Next batch

Oct 2026

Official · in 5d

Offer

n/a

Equity-free

Batches a year

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: Brazil, Canada, North America, Latin America, United States, Africa, Europe and Israel, MENA and Turkey, South Africa, Sydney (hybrid), India, Japan (virtual), South Korea, Singapore, Southeast 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
Batch	Starts	Deadline	Demo day	Companies
Coming up
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey · kick-off October 2026, graduation and demo day December 2026Deadline Aug 31	Oct 2026in 5 days	Aug 313 weeks ago	Dec 2026	n/a
20272 programsGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Korea, Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa · estimatedDeadline Mar 2027	Apr 2027in 6 months	Mar 2027in 5 months	n/a	n/a
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Brazil · estimated · the 2026 cohort closed applications 2026-03-01 and kicked off 2026-05; one cohort a yearDeadline Mar 2027	May 2027in 7 months	Mar 2027in 5 months	n/a	n/a
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 2027	Jun 2027in 8 months	Apr 2027in 6 months	n/a	n/a
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 2027	Aug 2027in 10 months	Jun 2027in 8 months	n/a	n/a
20272 programsGoogle for Startups Accelerator: North America: AI for Energy, Google for Startups Accelerator: Europe and Israel: AI for Energy · estimatedDeadline Jun 2027	Sep 2027in 11 months	Jun 2027in 8 months	n/a	n/a
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 2027	Sep 2027in 11 months	Jul 2027in 9 months	n/a	n/a
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 2027	Sep 2027in 11 months	Aug 2027in 10 months	n/a	n/a
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 2027	Oct 2027in 1 year	Aug 2027in 10 months	n/a	n/a
Earlier
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: South AfricaDeadline Aug 28	Sep 20263 weeks ago	Aug 284 weeks ago	Dec 2026	n/a
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New ZealandDeadline Jul 19	Sep 13 weeks ago	Jul 192 months ago	Nov 2026	15
2026 AI for EnergyGoogle for Startups Accelerator: North America: AI for EnergyDeadline Jun 30	Sep 20263 weeks ago	Jun 302 months ago	Nov 2026	12
2026 AI for EnergyGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Europe and Israel: AI for Energy · graduation December 2026; 8 startups shown on the pageDeadline Jun 12	Sep 20263 weeks ago	Jun 123 months ago	Nov 2026	8
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia: AI · Singapore bootcamp September 7 to 10, San Francisco bootcamp October 5 to 9Deadline Jun 20	Aug 185 weeks ago	Jun 203 months ago	Nov 10	n/a
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: India: AI First · graduation September 2026Deadline Apr 19	Jun 20263 months ago	Apr 195 months ago	n/a	n/a
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: BrazilDeadline Mar 1	May 20264 months ago	Mar 16 months ago	Jul 2026	10
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: KoreaDeadline Mar 2	Apr 20265 months ago	Mar 26 months ago	Jul 2026	15
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: AfricaDeadline Mar 18	Apr 20265 months ago	Mar 186 months ago	Jun 2026	n/a
2027Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada · estimated · page says 2027 dates will be announced later this year	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

15 programs

Google for Startups Accelerator companies, rising first

20 of 20 companies

Company	Category	Status	Program
AignosisRevolutionizing early autism detection with AI-driven, cost-effective solutions.To make it accessible to all.2 programsNot statedAI	AI	Not stated	Antler +12025
MysaMysa is a smart banking solution that helps businesses automate their cashflow management, accounting & taxes.2 programsNot statedOther	Other	Not stated	Antler +12023
MyWonderMyWonder is developing a screen-free and interactive AI toy for kids to learn, play and grow.2 programsNot statedAI	AI	Not stated	Antler +12024
Adya AIA full-stack agentic AI platform where AI creates AI, enabling enterprises to instantly build, orchestrate, and scale secure, composable...Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
AiStethAI-powered smart stethoscope for early detection of cardio-respiratory disorders, aiming to cut premature deaths due to NCDs by 30%.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
ApptileAn agentic developer platform that uses AI to rapidly design, build, and deploy native mobile applications.Not statedAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
DviewAI-native data platform designed for horizontal and vertical scaling, allowing organizations to unify diverse data and generate concurrent insights...Not statedAI, Data	AI, Data	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
KnitIntegration layer enabling AI agents to seamlessly connect with MCPs, APIs, and enterprise data to power RAG pipelines and automate workflows across...Not statedAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
Mili AIPowers modern wealth firms by eliminating back-office grunt work with intelligent assistance.Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
ORBO AIBuilds a vertical AI operating system for beauty, enhancing the digital customer journey with features like virtual try-ons, skin analysis, and...Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
Phot.AIA creative automation platform that automates and personalizes creatives for cataloging and marketing workflows for e-commerce sellers and D2C brands.Not statedOther	Other	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
ProtectoAI security platform that safeguards enterprise data in GenAI by securing AI context, eliminating the patchwork of DLPs, prompt filters, and...Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
PulseAI-native Feedback Intelligence platform that helps digital-native companies turn fragmented customer feedback into revenue-driving product, customer...Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
Resilience AIEmpowers enterprises and governments with AI-driven risk intelligence, delivering fast, accurate insights to strengthen disaster preparedness and...Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
SegmindThey automate media generation for developers at creative agencies and studios using the latest AI models.Not statedAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
SortmentBuilds AI agents for marketing, creating an AI-native platform that helps businesses run smarter, automated, and personalized marketing at scale.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
Sparky AIVoice-first AI friend that helps users build spoken English fluency and confidence through interactive, judgment-free conversation practice.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
SuperjoinAn AI assistant for spreadsheets with a mission to make 1 billion spreadsheet users 10x more productive.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
Vaani AIProvides a complete voice AI infrastructure, working on its own foundational model, that lets any business integrate natural, human-like voice...Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025
VideoSDKBuilds realtime AI agents that can listen, speak, see and even take action.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated	GoogleAI First India 2025