Calling for EIC Accelerator beneficiaries developing solutions that support governments! Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech is a three-month programme for EMEA-based Seed to Series A startups using AI to develop solutions that support governments and enhance communities in vital sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, education, energy, housing, transportation, space tech, environment, healthcare and manufacturing.
Applications are now open and will close on 31 July.
About Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech
Featuring a series of workshops, mentoring and networking events, the program helps EMEA-based Seed to Series A startups develop data-driven strategies for acquiring new customers and partnerships, tools to innovate responsibly with emerging technologies, and expand to new markets.
After the initial three months of core content, startups continue to receive product support and mentorship from Google to help them address their challenges.
The kickoff and graduation sessions will be held in person (the locations will be made public in the coming months), instead the rest of the program will be conducted virtually.
The programme is an opportunity for EIC Accelerator beneficiaries to boost their development and accelerate their growth. Seed startups can still join provided that they are ready to apply for public authorities’ procurement and have already an MVP where Google for Startups can have an effective impact.
EIC beneficiaries can apply until the 31 July on the official webpage of the initiative.
Which EIC beneficiaries can join the programme?
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Seed to Series A startups looking to scale internationally.
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Focused on AI to innovate government technology in areas such as digital public services, smart cities, digital infrastructure, public health, education, energy, environmental and climate response, safety, and security.
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Startups must have demonstrated traction (funding, users, revenue).
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Startups must have a scalable product or service, with both a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
What are the key benefits for the participants?
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Equity-free: three months of equity-free support.
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Custom mentorship: receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.
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Google product support and advice: learn product tips and tricks directly from the Googlers who built them.
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Global connections: become a part of Google for Startups global alumni network with founders from over 135 countries.
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Go global: get key insights and best practices to expand your business to new markets.
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Founder network: connect and get support from fellow founders as part of the Google for Startups alumni network.
About Google for Startups
Around the world, many founders face challenges in accessing capital and support networks. Google for Startups is committed to fostering a global startup community for everyone. With 126K employees hired by alumni startups since 2018, and $25.1B all time funding raised by Google for Startups alumni, the Google initiative measures its success by the growth of the startups and startup communities they support, through their programmes, and their six Google for Startups Campuses - physical spaces where startups can get access to coworking space, events, programs, and a community of problem solvers.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.