India

Two guys discussing something in front of laptop.
India
3 months
Seed to Series A

Google for Startups Accelerator: India program offers three-month, equity-free accelerator programs for Indian technology startups between Seed to Series A.

Selected startups receive expert mentorship and support around AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, Web, Product Strategy and Growth. In addition to Google technical project support, Accelerator programs include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership.

Two guys discussing something in front of laptop.
India
3 months
Seed to Series A

Applications are now closed

Check out the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First and Apps if you are interested in other programs in India.

About the program

2 women and a man discussing something
Few men and a woman listening something. Woman in focus

About the program

Each accelerator features a cohort of top startups that come together to tackle specific technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.

The startups are paired with relevant Google and industry experts to solve their startup’s top challenges and are provided with insights and best practices to improve their product and business.

In addition to mentorship and technical project support, Google for Startups accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

Key benefits

  • Equity-free support

    Equity-free support: For duration of program.

  • Mentoring

    Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.

  • Training

    Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.

  • Access to experts

    Access to Google's network of industry experts.

  • Google product credits

    Eligible startups receive product credits.

  • Early access

    Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.

  • Strategic support

    Support on company and product strategy.

  • Technical project partnership

    Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.

Entry Criteria

Group of people listening to something while smiling
A woman explaining something

Entry Criteria

  • Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
  • Startups based/headquartered in India
  • Building a scalable product with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
  • Deeply technical, leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
  • Commitment from founder(s) and/or relevant people from startups to participate and engage in required program sessions
  • We are committed to building accelerator classes that are diverse and inclusive, and encourage applications from qualified startups with founders of all backgrounds

Notable Alumni

Meet our mentors

Naiyya Saggi, Founder of Babychakra Naiyya Saggi, Founder of Babychakra

The Google for Startups Accelerator program will always be special to me since it provided a real launchpad for BabyChakra when we were just starting off. Getting unfiltered access to world class mentors across UI/UX, Product, Tech, AI & early access to Google launches for an early stage venture is invaluable.

Naiyya Saggi Founder of Babychakra

Frequently asked questions