Google for Startups Accelerator India Ends in an October Demo Day, Play Accelerator in November
The India program began with a one-week bootcamp in Bengaluru; the Play program's graduation is slated for November.
The India program began with a one-week bootcamp in Bengaluru; the Play program's graduation is slated for November.
The three-month hybrid program closed applications on August 28.
The program is aimed at AI-first startups building on Google Cloud.
TechCrunch says applications for the next cohort open in April, with off-season applications considered year-round.
A focused program for startups applying AI to the energy sector.
TechCrunch's March roundup highlighted 16 of the most interesting startups.
The equity-free August cohort targets founders building AI features into mobile apps.
The 10-week hybrid program aimed at Seed and Series A companies was announced in August.
The 2026 cohort is a 10-week, equity-free program.
The 2026 cohort spans climate, healthcare, developer workflows and finance and includes Adalat AI, Aikenist and Aurassure.