Global tech giant Google has announced its second edition of the Startups Accelerator: Apps programme, for empowering 20 promising Indian startups specialising in AI-powered mobile applications.
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Startup accelerator programme
Supported by Google Play, the initiative seeks to equip app-based ventures with smart AI tools, expert mentorship, and tailored guidance to scale their products effectively.
As part of the Google for India initiative, the company hosts multiple mentorship programmes every year for budding startups in various fields of expertise.
"The startup ecosystem in India has always been a source of huge motivation and excitement for us at Google Play and we’re looking forward to accelerating the next class of AI powered app based startups in India. The program enables startups with an AI, business and a commercial toolkit which they can use to deploy at scale and hopefully grow as they go along,” said Paula Wang, managing director, APAC partnerships, Google Play.
This programme is open to Indian startups that are funded between the Seed and Series-A stages and have a published app on the Google Play Store.
Selected startups will benefit from personalised mentorship sessions, collaborative learning opportunities, and access to Google's latest AI advancements in this three-month programme.
It will also offer bespoke reports to optimise app performance and enhance user engagement.
Applications are open until May 15, 2025, for the Startups Accelerator programme beginning in July with an immersive bootcamp.
The applicants should be an India-based Seed to Series-A funded firm with a fully functional AI-based app published on the Google Play Store.
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