Google for Startups Accelerator

Google for Startups Accelerator is a startup accelerator. Equity-free for the duration of the programme; no investment at programme-family level. Korea states the programme is also free of charge. The South Africa variant adds up to R1 million in non-dilutive cash funding per startup. Cloud credits are available subject to eligibility review.

What it offers

• “Equity-free support for the duration of the program.” — startup.google.com
• “Yes, we provide up to R1 million in non-dilutive, equity-free cash funding to each participating startup, alongside access to Google expertise, products, and mentorship.” — startup.google.com
• “The Accelerator is free of charge and equity-free.” — startup.google.com

How the programme runs

• “Google for Startups Accelerators are three-month programs that provides early stage startups with Google products, people, and best practices.” — startup.google.com
• “A ten-week accelerator program for high potential technology startups based in the United States.” — startup.google.com
• “Applications are now closed” — startup.google.com
• “Each program has specific requirements, but generally teams that are chosen fit the profile below:” — startup.google.com

Stages

Seed, Series A

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Google for Startups Accelerator's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.