The 2024 Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Education is a comprehensive three-month initiative designed to equip education startups harnessing AI technology with indispensable growth competencies, internationalization tactics, and Google tools, empowering them to expand and foster innovation.
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| Host: Google Open to: Europe, Middle East and Africa Target: Entrepreneurs Deadline: May 24, 2024 |
About the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Education
- The Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Education features a series of workshops, mentoring, and networking events. The program helps founders develop data-driven strategies for acquiring new customers and partnerships, tools to innovate responsibly with emerging technologies, and expand into new markets.
- After the initial three months of core content, startups continue to receive product support and mentorship from Google to help them address their challenges.
- Two sessions throughout the program will be held in person (locations will be shared soon); the rest will be conducted virtually.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Seed-to-Series Startups are based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa but want to scale internationally.
- Leverage AI to address education challenges, including reskilling, executive education, coaching, and more.
- Demonstrate traction, such as a clear track record of users and revenue.
- Scalable product or service, with a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
The selection process for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Education will include:
- The core content programming will require 1 to 2 hours of your time per week to attend your mentoring and group sessions. While the sessions with other founders will be accommodated to fit most participants, you will schedule individual mentoring sessions with your mentor.
- After three months of core content, startups will continue to receive support from Google to help them address their challenges. The exact time dedication of founders depends on their current individual needs.
Benefit
- Equity-free: equity-free support, with access to Google products and resources.
- Hands-on mentorship: technical consulting and one-on-one support from Google mentors and AI experts.
- Strategic & product support: support for AI, company, and product strategy.
- Leadership training: tailored leadership training designed to improve management skills.
- Go global: support from mentors and Google teams on new international opportunities, to expand your business to new markets.
- Networking & community: Connect with VCs, industry leaders, and fellow founders, and join our alumni network.
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Application Procedure
Applicants interested can click here to apply
For more information, visit the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Education