Cloud
Started by you. Accelerated with Google.
A 10-week digital accelerator program for high potential cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America.
About the program
About the program
Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud is a 10-week accelerator program for cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America. The accelerator program is best suited for revenue generating startups with a minimum of 5+ employees. To ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage Cloud-Native technologies (including AI/ML, analytics, etc.) in their product, service, or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.
The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people and technology to startups doing interesting work in the Cloud. In addition to Cloud mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for startup founders and leaders.
Key benefits
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Equity-free support
10-weeks of equity-free support
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Mentoring
Mentoring from dozens of Google teams
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Training
Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google
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Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy
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Product credits
Google product credits for your tech stack
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Early access
Early access to new Google products and tools
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Access to experts
Access to Google's network of industry experts
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Technical project partnership
Partnership on advanced technology project
Accelerator Alumni
Frequently asked questions
The accelerator runs entirely virtually for a period of 10-weeks, with digital workshops, programming, and mentorship taking place each week. As part of the North American Google for Startups Accelerator: Cloud, selected founders outline the top challenges facing their startup, and are then paired with relevant Cloud experts from Google to help solve those challenges. Participating startups receive deep mentorship on technical topics and machine learning, as well as connections to relevant teams from across Google.
The program is open to cloud-native technology startups headquartered in North America. The accelerator program is best suited for revenue generating startups with a minimum of 5+ employees. To ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage Cloud-Native technologies (including AI/ML, analytics, etc.) in their product, service, or operations and/or show an interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.