Programs to take your startup further
Google for Startups offers a wide variety of programs and initiatives to help connect startups of every stage and vertical to the right people, products, and best practices they need to grow and scale.
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Started by you. Accelerated with Google.
Solve your technical challenges with Google support
Google for Startups Accelerators serve a selected group of top growth-stage startups with tailored technical, product, and leadership training from experts at Google.
ACADEMIES
Take your startup to the next level with the best of Google
Google for Startups Academies offer tailored workshops, Google mentoring, and networking opportunities to help founders develop critical skills in a particular area of growth, such as sales or leadership.
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Growth Academy
Google for Startups Growth Academy helps founders and marketing leaders from high-potential startups grow their user base, scale and go global with Google products, best practices, and connections.
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AI Academy
Google for Startups AI Academy helps companies leverage the latest AI technologies with the objective of accelerating their business growth, and facilitating the construction of human centered AI solutions.
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Founders Academy
Google for Startups Founders Academy arms startup founders with research-based strategies and coaching to improve their leadership and people management skills.
Funds
Financial support for Innovators
Google for Startups Funds provides non-dilutive cash awards and hands-on support to help founders build and grow their businesses.
About the Founders Funds
The Google for Startups Founders Funds provided cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help founders build and grow their businesses. Established in 2020, the Google for Startups Founders Funds provided more than $50 million to support founders.
Startup School
From Google to you
A comprehensive series of guided online trainings, designed to equip early-stage startups with the tools, products, and knowledge that growing companies need.
About Startup School
Sign up for an upcoming edition of Startup School to access a series of live streamed lessons for startup founders and their teams. From Google Ads and Analytics, to YouTube and Google Cloud—join us and help your startup grow.
Events and opportunities
Other events and opportunities
In addition to Google for Startups educational offerings, explore interesting events, talks, and opportunities from across our Google network.
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Cloud Program
Get access to startup experts, cloud cost coverage (up to $350,000 for AI startups over 2 years), technical training, business support, and Google-wide offers.
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Founder Fridays
Join the North American Founder Fridays community to get insights tailored for startups. Connect with early-stage founders, gain access to cutting-edge content, and explore how you can be AI forward.
