Google for Startups is currently accepting applications for its ten-week accelerator program, targeting startups from the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. The initiative is designed for companies that are leveraging technology in innovative ways to address scalable market needs, offering a blend of mentorship, technical support, and strategic guidance to foster growth.
Program Structure
• Duration: Ten weeks.
• Cohort Size: Each cohort consists of 10 to 15 startups.
• Format: The program is delivered through a combination of remote and in-person activities.
• Core Activities: Participants engage in one-to-one mentoring, group learning sessions, and sprint projects to address specific technical challenges.
• Mentorship: Founders are paired with experts from Google and the wider industry to work on their most significant technical hurdles.
• Workshops: The curriculum includes specialist workshops focusing on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development.
Support for Startups
• Equity-Free Support: Accepted startups receive support without giving up any equity.
• Dedicated Mentoring: Access to dedicated mentoring from various Google teams.
• Technical Bootcamps: Invitations to technical bootcamps, where available.
• Network Access: Access to Google's extensive network of industry experts.
• Early Product Access: Early access to Google AI products via the Trusted Tester and Early Access Program.
• Google Product Credits: Participants receive eligible Google product credits.
• Strategic Guidance: The program offers strategic support for company and product strategy.
• Technical Partnership: Opportunities for technical project partnerships with Google experts.
Eligibility Criteria
• Stage: Startups should be at the Seed to Series A stage and demonstrate traction.
• Product: Applicants must be building scalable products or services with a significant addressable market and a defensible growth model.
• Technical Focus: The program seeks deeply technical startups, preferably those utilizing technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Team Commitment: A commitment from the CTO or technical team members to participate throughout the entire program is required.
Key Focus Areas
• Technology & Development: AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android and Google Play, Web, and machine learning.
• Business & Strategy: Product Strategy, Marketing, product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development.
• Support & Resources: Equity-free support, mentoring, training, access to industry experts, early access to AI products, Google product credits, strategic support, and technical project partnership.
Application Information
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Interested founders and startups that meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to seek further details and application procedures by visiting the official Google for Startups website.