AI First
Brazil - Hybrid
Ten weeks
Seed to Series A
A ten-week accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Brazil. The Accelerator aims to connect the best of Google's resources to empower startups to scale their AI-driven tech business.
Brazil - Hybrid
Ten weeks
Seed to Series A
Applications are now open
Up to Series A funded startups are invited to apply by July 11, 2025
About the program
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 technology and leadership development for founders.
Cloud program offerings
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
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Equity-free support
Equity-free support: For duration of program.
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Mentoring
Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
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Training
Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
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Access to experts
Access to Google's network of industry experts.
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Google product credits
Eligible startups receive product credits.
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Early access
Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
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Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy.
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Technical project partnership
Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria
- Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
- Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
- Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
- Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
- We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups
Key dates
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September, 2025
Program Kick-off
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November, 2025
Graduation
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November, 2025
Demo Day
Accelerator Alumni
Meet our mentors
Head of Customer Engineering
Senior Data Plumber
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Principal Architect
AI Developer Advocate and Tech Lead Manager
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Customer Engineer
Cloud Partner Engineer
Frequently asked questions
The accelerator program is ideal for Seed to Series A stage startups that are generating revenue, headquartered in Brazil, and are using machine learning and/or artificial intelligence in their products, services, or operations. Selected companies must have a minimum of five employees (in addition to the founder), and the team members most relevant to the program (such as the CTO or technical leads) need to be available for the mentorships.
We are looking for startups dedicated to solving challenges using cloud technology, AI, ML, or data across various sectors, and that have the potential to grow at scale. We review startup applications to determine if companies are qualified to participate in the program. We consider criteria such as team formation, the problem, the solution, scalability, and how well the company's current stage fits with the program. Qualified applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts or the program team in an interview. Finally, the startups selected from the interview phase will be analyzed by the selection committee to finalize the list.
No, participating startups do not receive any investment or financial support.
The benefits of this program are:
- Dedicated mentorship from Google teams
- Exclusive access to technical bootcamps conducted by Google, when offered
- Access to Google's network of industry experts
- Support for product and business strategy
- Support from Google specialists on the company's biggest technical challenges
- Eligible startups receive credits for Google products
- Access to new Google products and tools as relevant
The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is equity-free for all participating startups. Please note that we do require all founders (CEO and CTO) and appropriate team members to be available to join all elements of the program.
The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is Google's ten-week accelerator program, focused on empowering startup tech teams in AI solutions. The goal is to support the building of new products and features using Google Cloud solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Google Cloud Experts on topics focused on Data & Analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. There will be online workshop sessions, practical labs, and 1:1 mentorships with Googlers, as well as in-person meetings for leadership development and networking opportunities.
Startups must meet specific criteria to be eligible for Google product credit offerings. To learn more about the Google Cloud credit eligibility requirements, please visit the Google Cloud startup page.