Google has opened the application for 2024 startups accelerator program in India.
Takeaway Points
- Google has opened the application for 2024 startups accelerator program in India.
- The program will be free for three months to support startups solving problems across diverse industries and use cases using AI.
- Google said that India is home to the world’s third largest startup ecosystem
- Startups that are selected will receive guidance on building human-centered and responsible AI solutions.
- For startups to qualify to apply for the program, they must meet some criteria.
Google Startups Accelerator Program in India
The search engine technology giant Google said on Thursday that its opening applications for startups accelerator: AI first program in India for 2024, that the program will be free for three months to support startups solving problems across diverse industries and use cases using AI.
Google said that India is home to the world’s third largest startup ecosystem,with AI startup companies such as immunitoAI, which helps discover antibodies faster, SpoofSense which helps combat identity fraud, or Gan.ai personalizing videos at scale, tackling challenges across diverse sectors.
“Today we’re excited to open applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program in India for 2024. The program provides three months of equity-free support to startups solving problems across varied industries and use cases using AI,” Google said.
According to the search engine, startups that are selected will receive guidance on building human-centered and responsible AI solutions, access to the Google mentor network, training across design, marketing, and leadership, and access to tech stack credits and state-of-the-art AI tools.
Google said that their Startups Accelerator: AI First is one of the several accelerator programs we offer throughout the year across the world, bringing the best of Google to early-stage startups using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Cloud technology to tackle some of the most urgent global challenges.
For startups to qualify to apply for the program, they must be based in India, and use AI in their core solution or product, including generative AI preferably between Seed to Series A stages, Google said.
Google data centers
Earlier this year, Google built on continued investment in the UK with a $1 billion data center investment.
According to the report, Google is investing $1 billion in a new UK data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. The 33-acre site will create construction and technical jobs for the local community. Once complete, this investment will bring crucial compute capacity to businesses across the UK, supporting AI innovation and helping to ensure reliable digital services to Google Cloud customers and Google users in the UK and abroad.
Google’s launch of the 2024 Startup Accelerator Program in India presents an exciting opportunity for emerging ventures to thrive in the dynamic tech landscape. By providing access to invaluable resources, mentorship, and global networking opportunities, this initiative aims to catalyze innovation and drive sustainable growth within India’s startup ecosystem. As applications open, aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to seize this chance to propel their ventures to new heights, leveraging Google’s expertise and support to turn their visions into reality.
