Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy is a 10-week virtual accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups and non-profit organizations based in North America and Asia Pacific. The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people, network and technology to those working towards a waste-free world.
It’s designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people, network, and technology to the most innovative and impactful innovators working to realize a future without waste.
In addition to mentorship and project support on technical subjects like artificial intelligence and machine learning, geospatial, and Google Cloud, the Accelerator will focus on product design, customer acquisition, leadership development, expert-led circular economy deep dives, workshops, cutting-edge research, and leadership development.
Each cohort will comprise 10-15 organizations using technology to tackle circular economy challenges. These challenges include reuse, refill, recycling, composting, fashion, food, safe and circular materials, and the built environment.
Program Duration
- The accelerator will be announced and start accepting applications on October 3rd.
- The cohort will be announced in February 2023 and mentoring will commerce between February to April 2023.
- Google aim to graduate the cohort in May 2023. The program will run for 10-weeks.
Benefits
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Equity-free support
Ten weeks of equity-free support
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Mentoring
Mentoring from 20+ Google teams
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Training
Training on design, marketing, and leadership
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Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy
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Product credits
Google product credits for your tech stack
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Early access
Early access to new Google products and tools
- Access to experts
Access to Google’s network of industry experts -
Technical project partnership
Partnership on an advanced technology project
Timeline:
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OCTOBER 2022
Applications open
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NOVEMBER 2022
Applications close
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FEBRUARY 2023
Program start
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MARCH 2023
Bootcamp
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APRIL 2023
Tech Sprint
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MAY 2023
Graduation
For More Information: Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy