Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy

Overview of the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy program:

The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy is a highly specialized 10-week virtual program tailored to support growth-stage startups in North America that are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to solve energy-related challenges. The initiative is focused on accelerating companies working toward decarbonization, energy management, grid optimization, storage, and sustainable infrastructure. Participating startups will engage in deep technical and business mentorship from Google engineers, researchers, and experts in AI and cloud technologies. Additionally, companies receive customized support in areas such as product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development. This cohort-based accelerator offers structured programming, including technical project support, product validation, and guidance in scaling AI-driven products or platforms. Participants will also benefit from Google's global network of mentors and have access to relevant tools, technologies, and resources that can strengthen their technical and operational capabilities. The program emphasizes community and knowledge sharing, creating opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and building long-term industry relationships. Google’s goal with this program is to empower startups contributing to the future of clean energy, resilience, and sustainability by removing technical barriers and helping founders navigate both engineering and commercial challenges in the energy ecosystem.

Benefits of the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy program:

• Equity-free participation with no cost or dilution of ownership
• Access to Googles AI, Cloud, and product development experts
• Personalized mentorship from Google engineers and business leaders
• Google Cloud credits (amount may vary by participant)
• Leadership, product design, and growth strategy training
• Inclusion in a global alumni network of top startups
• Visibility and potential partnership opportunities across Googles ecosystem
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking with like-minded startups in energy and AI sectors

Eligibility criteria of the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy program:

• Geographic Requirement: Startups must be based in North America (U.S. and Canada)
• Stage: Growth-stage startups (typically post-seed to Series A)
• Sector Focus: Must be developing AI-driven solutions addressing energy challenges including but not limited to decarbonization, energy efficiency, storage, infrastructure, and grid modernization
• Team Expectation: Strong founding team with at least one technical co-founder
• Technical Readiness: Startups should have a clearly defined product or platform and early customer validation
• Mission Fit: Preference for companies aligned with climate action, clean energy, and sustainability objectives