Google for Startups Accelerator: India (AI-first)

This scheme is closed: 2026 applications closed 19 April 2026; cohort ran June-September 2026. Watch for next edition. Check the official page for any reopening.

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

No cash; Google product/cloud credits (amount not stated)

Funding available

Equity-free three-month accelerator for AI-first Seed to Series A startups based in India. The 2026 cohort ran June to September 2026; no cash investment is stated, support is mentoring plus Google product credits, cloud credits (separate application) and Cloud TPU access.

Eligibility Criteria

AI-first startups headquartered in India, Seed to Series A, with traction, a scalable product and core AI focus; past idea stage with some customer validation.