Google India recently announced that applications for Class 6 of the Google for Startups Accelerator India program are now open. Under the program, Google focuses on supporting startups that are innovating to solve meaningful problems focused on India and the world. For the 6th batch, known as Class 6, Google will also be focusing on supporting solutions that drive scalable impact, scale globally and are built on innovative approaches using AI/ML and data in healthcare, education, finance, enterprise & other spaces such as agritech, media & entertainment, and gaming. 

Applications for the program are open until 20 October 2021 and 15-20 startups will be selected based on building India-first products for the world to join. The selected startups will receive mentorship and support around AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, Web, Product Strategy and Growth. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator provides deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and founders’ leadership development. 

Startups that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

  • AI/ML or data startups in but not limited to healthcare, education, finance, media & entertainment, gaming and enterprise 
  • SaaS startups
  • Startups based in India
  • Preferably in the Seed to Series A/B stages

A weekly virtual open forum every Friday, 4 to 5 PM, will be hosted during the application phase. Startups interested to know more about the accelerator program can join to get their questions answered.

The program also offers access to a global network of startups and mentors/experts. As part of this program, founders outline the top challenges their startups are facing and then match them with relevant experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges.

To date, Google has supported 96 startups, helping them shape their product/company and partnering with them in their journey to build large and successful companies.

The accelerator will continue to run as a fully digital program through the COVID-19 season. One can register here to get invited to one of the sessions.