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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
5moMar 2027
Estimated from past cadence · 2027
Next batch
Oct 2026
Official · in 5d
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
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
BatchStarts
Coming up
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey · kick-off October 2026, graduation and demo day December 2026Deadline Aug 31Oct 2026in 5 days
20272 programsGoogle for Startups Accelerator: Korea, Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa · estimatedDeadline Mar 2027Apr 2027in 6 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 7 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 8 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 year
Earlier
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: South AfricaDeadline Aug 28Sep 20263 weeks ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Australia and New ZealandDeadline Jul 19Sep 13 weeks ago
2026 AI for EnergyGoogle for Startups Accelerator: North America: AI for EnergyDeadline Jun 30Sep 20263 weeks 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 20263 weeks ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia: AI · Singapore bootcamp September 7 to 10, San Francisco bootcamp October 5 to 9Deadline Jun 20Aug 185 weeks ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: India: AI First · graduation September 2026Deadline Apr 19Jun 20263 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: BrazilDeadline Mar 1May 20264 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: KoreaDeadline Mar 2Apr 20265 months ago
2026Google for Startups Accelerator: AfricaDeadline Mar 18Apr 20265 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

10 of 10 companies

CompanyProgram
Blue Lock AIProtects businesses from sophisticated cyber threats through advanced, AI-powered threat detection and automated response.Not statedAIGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
DamchEmpowers companies to enhance data governance and secure communication, improving efficiency and customer experience.Not statedOtherGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
Delta ProtectDelivers simple, scalable and effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions for companies across Latin America.Not statedOtherGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
EcoTrustA unified platform that transforms cyber risks into trusted, actionable responses by providing visibility and prioritization based on business impact.Not statedOtherGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
GuardionAIAn AI security platform that protects AI agent systems with specialized firewalls, adaptive guardrails and deep visibility into model internals.Not statedAIGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
hunterstack.ioAn AI-powered platform for the LATAM market that streamlines compliance and helps companies obtain certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 up to...Not statedAIGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
KrixoA SaaS threat-intelligence platform that automatically detects exposed credentials and attack-surface risks to enable swift remediation before...Not statedOtherGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
NESSA monitoring and cybersecurity platform that helps companies in Latin America and the U.S.Not statedOtherGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
Rainforest TechnologiesA single, intelligent platform that condenses key cybersecurity needs, from fraud detection to application security, to replace costly and complex...Not statedOtherGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025
UnxposeHelps equip startups with AI-powered cybersecurity tools, automating security best practices to ensure companies stay protected without needing...Not statedAIGoogleAI for Cybersecurity 2025

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