Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure is a four-month program designed for Seed to Series A startups that use AI to create solutions for vital sectors like agriculture, housing, transportation, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and education in the U.S.
Donor Name: Google for Startups
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 05/13/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The program provides the support and resources needed to accelerate innovation in the systems that underpin everyday life, integrating cutting-edge Google AI technologies like Vertex AI, TensorFLow, Cloud AI Platform, Gemini into startups’ products and workflows.
Startups will receive dedicated mentorship from experts across Google, PR support, executive-level leadership coaching, sales and marketing training, tailored product design sprints, and more. While the majority of the program will take place virtually, founders will also have the opportunity to connect in person during a summit at Google.
Key Benefits
- Equity-free
- Equity-free support.
- Expert AI and technical support
- Get connected to AI experts from Google and industry leaders who can get you up to speed on everything AI.
- Personalized product design sprints
- Tailored product roadmap discovery sessions to improve efficiency and effectiveness with Google AI tools.
- Global connections
- Become a part of Google for Startups global alumni network with founders from over 135 countries
- Sales, marketing, and leadership training
- Receive executive-level leadership training, along with advanced sales skills and marketing tactics developed at Google.
Entry Criteria
- At least one technical and one U.S./U.S. territory-based cofounder required.
- Based in the US/US territories.
- Seed to Series A.
- Building with or leveraging AI in their product or operations.
- Have at least six months of runway.
- Post-revenue or strong demonstration of traction.
- Must be part of an industry that supports American infrastructure, such as (but not limited to):
- Agriculture
- Broadband
- Cybersecurity
- Disaster relief
- Education
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Manufacturing
- Public safety
- Smart cities
- Transportation
- Water management
- Workforce development.
For more information, visit Google for Startups.
