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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

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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 20265 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

AI for Energy 2026
OtherHyLightUnmanned airships for inspecting our critical assetsYC S23ParisStartup →OtherCosmic RoboticsAutonomous construction on Earth and beyondYC S26San FranciscoStartup →OtherNyquisCatching faults before they catch fireSPC 2026San FranciscoStartup →AIAnodeAnode an AI-orchestrated virtual utility mobilizing microgrids on demandGoogle AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →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 →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 →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 →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 →Developer toolsKyraKyra software that forecasts power grid capacity to help developers invest in energy projects with less riskGoogle AI for Energy 2026SwitzerlandStartup →OtherMitiga SolutionsMitiga Solutions software that analyzes climate risks to help clean energy and power grid operators build more resilient systemsGoogle AI for Energy 2026SpainStartup →OtherNomadicNomadic autonomous drones that recharge by perching on power lines and provide continuous, real-time grid inspectionGoogle AI for Energy 2026GermanyStartup →OtherOptiwattOptiwatt an electric vehicle-first energy platform connecting vehicle brands with programs that help balance energy usage and demand across North...Google AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →AIReblade ApSAI-guided maintenance drones that repair eroding wind turbine blades 10x faster than manual maintenance to maximize power outputGoogle AI for Energy 2026DenmarkStartup →OtherRTDT LaboratoriesRTDT Laboratories technology that adjusts wind turbine performance based on site-specific conditions to maximize energy productionGoogle AI for Energy 2026SwitzerlandStartup →OtherSMPNetSMPNet software that optimizes networks in real-time, helping utilities increase grid capacity without building new hardwareGoogle AI for Energy 2026United KingdomStartup →AISolshipSolship an AI operating system that automates 24/7 energy trading across battery fleetsGoogle AI for Energy 2026ItalyStartup →OtherSwish SolarSwish Solar an operating system for the world’s solar infrastructureGoogle AI for Energy 2026CanadaStartup →OtherWeroverWerover a continuous acoustic monitoring system that listens for wind turbine blade damage to help operators prevent major failuresGoogle AI for Energy 2026United KingdomStartup →OtherZendo EnergyZendo Energy software that optimizes data center energy usage to maximize computing performanceGoogle AI for Energy 2026United KingdomStartup →AIZola IntelligenceZola Intelligence an AI-powered platform embedding automation and AI agents into finance and operational workflows alongside smart hardware for...Google AI for Energy 2026United StatesStartup →
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
NyquisCatching faults before they catch fire2 programsSPC 2026 +1Not statedOther
AnodeAnode an AI-orchestrated virtual utility mobilizing microgrids on demandGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI
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
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
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
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
KyraKyra software that forecasts power grid capacity to help developers invest in energy projects with less riskGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedDevtools
Mitiga SolutionsMitiga Solutions software that analyzes climate risks to help clean energy and power grid operators build more resilient systemsGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
NomadicNomadic autonomous drones that recharge by perching on power lines and provide continuous, real-time grid inspectionGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
OptiwattOptiwatt an electric vehicle-first energy platform connecting vehicle brands with programs that help balance energy usage and demand across North...Google AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Reblade ApSAI-guided maintenance drones that repair eroding wind turbine blades 10x faster than manual maintenance to maximize power outputGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI
RTDT LaboratoriesRTDT Laboratories technology that adjusts wind turbine performance based on site-specific conditions to maximize energy productionGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
SMPNetSMPNet software that optimizes networks in real-time, helping utilities increase grid capacity without building new hardwareGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
SolshipSolship an AI operating system that automates 24/7 energy trading across battery fleetsGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI
Swish SolarSwish Solar an operating system for the world’s solar infrastructureGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
WeroverWerover a continuous acoustic monitoring system that listens for wind turbine blade damage to help operators prevent major failuresGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Zendo EnergyZendo Energy software that optimizes data center energy usage to maximize computing performanceGoogle AI for Energy 2026Not statedOther
Zola IntelligenceZola Intelligence an AI-powered platform embedding automation and AI agents into finance and operational workflows alongside smart hardware for...Google AI for Energy 2026Not statedAI

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