Applications are now available for the 2024 Google For Startups Growth Academy.A three-month program that equips healthcare and wellness businesses using AI with critical growth skills, internationalization methods, and Google resources to help them expand and develop sustainably.
- Featuring a series of workshops, mentoring and networking events, the program helps founders develop data-driven strategies for acquiring new customers and partnerships, tools to innovate responsibly with emerging technologies, and expand to new markets.
- After the initial three months of core content, startups continue to receive product support and mentorship from Google to help them address their challenges.
- Two sessions throughout the program will be held in-person (locations will be shared soon); the rest of the program will be conducted virtually.
Eligibility:
- Seed to Series A startups currently based in Europe, the Middle East, and/or Africa —but looking to scale internationally.
- Leveraging AI to address health or wellbeing challenges.
- Demonstrated traction, such as a clear track record of users and revenue.
- Scalable product or service, with both a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
Benefits:
- Equity-free: Equity-free support, with access to Google products and resources.
- Hands-on mentorship: Technical consulting and one-on-one support from Google mentors and AI experts.
- Strategic & product support: Support on AI, company, and product strategy.
- Leadership training: Tailored leadership training designed to improve management skills.
- Go global: Support from mentors and Google teams on new international opportunities, to expand your business to new markets.
- Networking & community: Connect with VCs, industry leaders and fellow founders, and become a part of our alumni network.
Timeline:
- MARCH 1: Application Deadline
- FEBRUARY–MARCH: Founder Interviews
- APRILCohort Announcement
- MID-APRIL: Kick-off (In-person)
- APRIL–JULY: Core program
- MID-SEPTEMBER: Bootcamp (In-person)
