AI First

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Korea - Hybrid
Ten Weeks
Seed to Series A

A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A Korean startups building AI&ML with apps published in the Google Play Store. The accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's products and people to support startups success in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

The Korean version of this website is located here.

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Korea - Hybrid
Ten Weeks
Seed to Series A

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About the program

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About the program

A global series of programs
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle 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.

Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.

Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

Google for Startups Cloud program
Eligible participants receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, dedicated support from startup experts, technical training and access to key industry events. Find out more.

Additionally, participants are eligible to receive 30 days of free Cloud TPU access through the TPU Research Cloud program to accelerate their open-source machine learning research. Find out more.

Key benefits

  • Equity-free support

    Equity-free support: For duration of program.

  • Dedicated AI experts

    Work closely with dedicated AI experts to tackle your biggest technical challenges.

  • Access to experts

    Access to the network of Google experts and external industry leaders.

  • Get featured on the Google Play

    Get apps featured on the local Google Play Store.

  • Google product credits

    Eligible startups receive Google for Startups Cloud Program AI-Tier Credit.

  • Early access

    Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.

  • Strategic support

    Support on company and product strategy.

  • OKR

    Learn Google’s signature methodology, set ambitious targets and track progress.

  • Training

    Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.

Entry Criteria

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Entry Criteria

  • Mobile based startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
  • Deeply technical, leveraging machine learning and AI with a dedicated AI lead within the team
  • Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
  • Commitment from CEO, CTO and/or executive roles in business to participate in required program sessions for the ten-week timeframe
  • We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups

Key dates

Meet the Alumni

Meet our mentors

Jeonghyun Yoon, CEO of BlueSignum is looking into laptop and smiling. Jeonghyun Yoon, CEO of BlueSignum is looking into laptop and smiling.

I was able to get support across all pieces of the businesses from building a scalable IT infrastructure to marketing, app development and design. It was an eye-opening experience.

Jeonghyun Yoon, CEO of BlueSignum

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