Google for Startups Accelerator Europe
Google for Startups Accelerator: Europe and Israel
Equity-free 3-month programme: mentoring, Google expert support, cloud and product credits. Provided by Google.
Key facts
- Amount
- Equity-free 3-month programme: mentoring, Google expert support, cloud and product credits
- Duration
- 3 months
- Type
- Accelerator
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- No
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- EN
- Location
- HQ in Europe or Israel
Who can apply
- Pre-Seed to post-Series A, revenue-generating with traction
- AI/ML-based technology; 2026 theme: AI for the energy transition
- At least 5 employees; CTO/technical leads must attend sessions
- Annual themed cohorts
What usually blocks applicants
- Solo founder / team under 5
- No revenue or traction
- Cohort theme mismatch
Deadline and timing
Applications closed: 2026 call ran 4 May to 12 Jun 2026 (cohort Sep-Dec 2026). Next call not announced.
Frequently asked
How much does Google for Startups Accelerator Europe pay?
Equity-free 3-month programme: mentoring, Google expert support, cloud and product credits
Who can apply for Google for Startups Accelerator Europe?
Pre-Seed to post-Series A, revenue-generating with traction AI/ML-based technology; 2026 theme: AI for the energy transition At least 5 employees; CTO/technical leads must attend sessions Annual themed cohorts
When is the Google for Startups Accelerator Europe deadline?
Applications closed: 2026 call ran 4 May to 12 Jun 2026 (cohort Sep-Dec 2026). Next call not announced.
Where do I apply for Google for Startups Accelerator Europe?
On the official page: https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/europe/. Applications are accepted in EN.
Do I have to pay back Google for Startups Accelerator Europe or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Google for Startups Accelerator Europe?
No, this program expects a founding team.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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