Applications Open for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech
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🧠 About the Opportunity:
The Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech is a three-month hybrid accelerator designed for Seed to Series A startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging AI to improve public sector services.
This program empowers startups building innovations in critical sectors like education, healthcare, housing, energy, cybersecurity, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, and more.
The program includes virtual sessions, with in-person kickoff and graduation events (locations to be announced soon). Continued mentorship and product support will be available beyond the initial 3-month program.
🌟 Benefits of the Opportunity:
Equity-Free Support: Full access to the program at no cost
Tailored Mentorship: Guidance from Google mentors & industry leaders
Product Support: Insights and tools directly from the teams behind Google’s products
Global Expansion Guidance: Learn how to take your solution into new markets
Alumni Network: Join a thriving global community of founders in over 135 countries
Founders Helping Founders: Connect with fellow changemakers tackling similar public sector challenges
🧩 Entry Criteria:
To qualify for the program, your startup must:
✅ Be based in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa (EMEA)
✅ Be working on AI-powered solutions for government/public sector innovation (e.g., smart cities, digital infrastructure, public health, education, energy, safety)
✅ Be at Seed to Series A stage with evidence of traction (revenue, users, funding, or partnerships)
✅ Have a scalable product with a large addressable market and a sustainable growth model
Deadline:
30 June 2025
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