Google has invited applications for Google for Startups Accelerator: India that specifically targets AI-oriented startups in the country. This initiative targets early- to growth-stage startups that are building products with AI at the core by offering access to Google’s expertise in AI/ML development, cloud infrastructure, and scaling.
Google has invited AI-first startups that are solving uniquely Indian challenges or building specialized models for global industrial applications. Specifically, this cohort will focus on startups building in four key areas:
- Agentic AI – Reasoning and advanced automation workflows
- Multimodal AI – Includes audio, video, and image generation
- Physical AI – Smart manufacturing, robotics, etc.
- Sovereign AI – Specialized, localized models
Selected startups will receive equity-free support such as:
- Deep Google AI Integration: Hands-on collaboration with Google experts to leverage our most advanced models (Gemini, Gemma, Imagen, Veo, Lyria) to solve complex technical roadblocks.
- Dedicated Mentorship: 1:1 guidance from specialists across Google DeepMind, Cloud, Health, Android, and more.
- Infrastructure & Tools: Access to free Cloud TPUs, the latest Google AI tools, and Google Cloud credits (subject to eligibility).
- Tailored OKR Support: Weekly tracking with dedicated success managers to hit product, technology, and growth targets.
The upcoming Google for Startups Accelerator: India will kick off in late June 2026 with an intensive one-week in-person bootcamp in Bengaluru, concluding with a Demo Day in October. Check out their website to explore further program details and submit your application by 19th April.
