Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First
Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is a family of regional, equity-free Google accelerator cohorts for seed to Series A startups building AI/ML products, run in regions such as Europe, India, Africa, MENA and Australia. Cohorts of 10-15 startups get Google mentorship, technical support, cloud credits and early access to Google AI products, through a mix of remote and in-person sessions. No cash is invested.
At a glance
Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First key facts
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- Equity-free; no cash investment; cloud and product credits
- Duration
- About 10-12 weeks (varies by region)
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Cohort locations
- Europe; India; Africa; MENA; Australia; Americas
- Stage
- seed, series a
- Sectors
- ai
- Application cycle
- Annual cohorts per region
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Deadlines vary by region; 2026 India, MENA and Africa windows have closed. An aggregator lists Australia closing Dec 15, 2026, not confirmed on an official Google page.
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Sources
- startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/
- startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/ai-first/europe/
- cairoscene.com/Business/Google-Opens-Applications-for-Its-2026-MENA-Startup-Accelerator
- deccanherald.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/startups-accelerator-google-picks-20-indian-ai-firms-for-2026-batch-4066655
FAQ
Applying to Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First
- How much does Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First invest?
- Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First's standard deal: Equity-free; no cash investment; cloud and product credits.
- How much equity does Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First take?
- Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First takes no equity.
- When is the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First application deadline?
- Application cycle: Annual cohorts per region. Deadlines vary by region; 2026 India, MENA and Africa windows have closed. An aggregator lists Australia closing Dec 15, 2026, not confirmed on an official Google page.
- Where is Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First based?
- Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is headquartered in Mountain View, United States. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Europe, India, Africa, MENA, Australia, Americas.
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