Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For Health Program. Applications for the third cohort of this equity-free program are open until January 31 to seed to Series A startups based in Europe, Africa and the Middle East that use AI to address critical health and wellbeing challenges. A three-month program providing healthcare and wellbeing startups leveraging AI with essential growth skills, internationalization strategies, and Google tools to help them scale and innovate responsibly.
Over three months, selected startup teams receive tailored workshops, mentorship from Google experts and networking opportunities to help grow their businesses.
Featuring a series of workshops, mentoring and networking events, the program helps founders develop data-driven strategies for acquiring new customers and partnerships, tools to innovate responsibly with emerging technologies, and expand to new markets.
After the initial three months of core content, startups continue to receive product support and mentorship from Google to help them address their challenges.
Two sessions throughout the program will be held in-person (locations to be announced soon); the rest of the program will be conducted virtually.
Entry Criteria
- Seed to Series A startups currently based in Europe, the Middle East, and/or Africa —but looking to scale internationally.
- Leveraging AI to address health or wellbeing challenges.
- Demonstrated traction, such as a clear track record of users and revenue.
- Scalable product or service, with both a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
Program Benefits
- Equity-free: Equity-free support, with access to Google products and resources.
- Hands-on mentorship: Technical consulting and one-on-one support from Google mentors and AI experts.
- Strategic & product support: Support on AI, company, and product strategy.
- Leadership training: Tailored leadership training designed to improve management skills.
- Go global: Support from mentors and Google teams on new international opportunities, to expand your business to new markets.
- Networking & community: Connect with VCs, industry leaders and fellow founders, and become a part of our alumni network.
Timeline:
- January 31 2025: Application Deadline
- February–March 2025: Founder Interviews
- End of March 2025: Cohort Announcement
- April 7–8 2025: In-person kickoff
- April–June 2025: Core program
- June 2025: In-person graduation
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For Health Program.
