Google for Startups Accelerator: AI-First India
by Google
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This programme usually runs every year. We keep this page live and update it when the next edition opens, so it is worth bookmarking.
About
An equity-free accelerator for Indian AI startups between seed and Series A, giving technical mentorship from Google engineers, cloud credits and product support over roughly three months. Applications typically open around April for a cohort running from June.
Who can apply
Indian AI startups from seed to Series A with a live product.
Tags
Sources
- Google for Startups · startup.google.com
Details are compiled from the organiser's official page. Terms and deadlines can change without notice, so always confirm on the official page before applying.
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