Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator - 2025
Calling all AI Startups
Applications are now open for the inaugural North American Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator!
A new ten-week accelerator class for high potential AI first technolo
## Calling all AI Startups
Applications are now open for the inaugural North American Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator!
A new ten-week accelerator class for high potential AI first technology startups based in the U.S. and Canada.
**Hear from founders about their experience at last year’s Next conference [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV-Ge8p60i8).**
Learn more and apply today → [g.co/cloud/ai-accelerator](http://g.co/cloud/ai-accelerator)
# About Google for Startups AI Accelerator
[Google for Startups Cloud AI Accelerator](https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/cloud-ai/north-america) provides access to the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to help AI/ML startups build great products and services. During the program, 10-15 selected startups will receive mentorship and advisorship from a wide array of Google experts in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Growth & Sales, Leadership, OKRs and more.
The program begins at [Cloud Next ‘25](https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next/25) in April and concludes with a Demo Day in June where each team will be able to pitch to potential partners, customers and investors. While most of the program will be held virtually, each startup will be required to be in person and present at both Cloud Next (Las Vegas) and Demo Day (location in the U.S. TBD).
**Who should apply?**
- U.S. and Canadian headquartered high potential, deeply technical startups, leveraging AI/ML
- Pre-Seed to Series A round of investment
- Revenue generating and/or established user/customer base
- Startups with established teams (5+ employees)
**Why participate?**
- Equity-free support from Google
- Exclusive invitation to a 10-week high value program with other high potential startups
- Personalized mentorship and technical support from Google Cloud experts
- Access to Cloud Next conference and a high profile Demo Day
- Access to product credits and exclusive early access programs
- Ongoing support beyond program via global Accelerator Alumni community
**What are the key dates* for participating startups?**
- Applications open: December 16, 2024
- Applications close: February 4, 2025
- Program kick-off: Early April 2025
- Demo Day & Graduation: Early June 2025By Eduarda Ferreira