Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia 2026 Cohort

About

A three-month accelerator program offering equity-free support, extensive mentorship, and access to Google Cloud resources for startups in Southeast Asia focused on AI technology. Participants will engage in technical workshops and have the opportunity to collaborate directly with Google experts while residing in California.

Benefits

• 💰Equity-Free Support
  Equity-free support for the duration of the program
• ☁️ Google Cloud Credits
  Up to US$350,000 in Google Cloud credits
• 🔧Access to Tools
  Access to Google Cloud tools including Tensor Processing Units and Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
• 🏢In-Person Residency
  In-person residency in California with access to Google’s Mountain View and San Francisco campuses
• 🚀Early Access
  Early access to future AI models and tools
• 🎓Mentorship
  Dedicated mentoring from Google teams
• 🤝Technical Partnership
  Technical project partnership with Google experts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be based in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
• Must be in seed to Series B stage
• Must have an AI product that is launched to market with user traction
• Teams should have full-time co-founders and a dedicated tech team with AI engineers.

Participation Commitments

• Participation in a three-month program
• In-person residency in California required
• Engagement in technical deep-dives and workshops
• Commitment to attend scheduled sessions and events.

Target Sector

AI and Technology

Target Location

Southeast Asia