Google for Startups Accelerator: India
A three-month, equity-free programme for funded AI-first startups based in India, mainly at Seed to Series A. Selected teams get mentoring, training, expert access, early access to Google AI products and product credits. Cloud credits need a separate application. The page mentions no cash investment. Applications for the 2026 round have closed.
What you can get
See the official page
Do you repay it?
No
Type
Incubation support
Where
Open to Indian startups
Current status
Applications for the 2026 round closed on 19 April 2026. That programme ran from June to September 2026. No next round is announced.
Who can apply
- Based or headquartered in India and funded, ideally Seed to Series A.
- Past the idea stage, with customer validation and market traction.
- Building AI-first products or foundational models with potential Google AI use cases.
- Deeply technical, with a scalable product and a large market.
- CEO, CTO and relevant team members must attend all programme elements.
How to apply
- 1Applications are closed, so register interest for future programmes on the page.
- 2When a new round opens, submit the application before the deadline.
- 3Selection runs through eligibility review, a shortlist with interviews and pitches, then a final board.
The catch
Do not expect money. This is mentoring and access, with a selective funnel. It needs funding and traction, so an unfunded idea-stage founder will not fit.
We read this on the official page on 4 November 2026. Rules and dates change, so confirm there before you apply. Founders Wing is not connected to this scheme, does not help with applications and never charges for access to it.