Google Invites Indian Startups for Launchpad Accelerator Programme

Google is inviting early stage startups to apply for its third batch of Launchpad Accelerator India programme.

In its second year, the programme mentored early stage startups on various aspects of their businesses like technology, product strategy, marketing and leadership.

The last date to submit applications is August 18. At least 50 Indian start-ups have benefited from the programme so  far.

Startups will also receive Google Cloud Credits from USD 20,000 going up to USD 100,000 each. Each class will receive mentorship and support from the best of Google in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, web, product strategy and marketing.

Startups that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to solve systemic problems in India can apply.

The three-month mentorship covers all aspects of product design, business models, product credits and technology support to build for scale and go to market strategies.

Programme Manager of Launchpad Accelerator India, Paul Ravindranath said, "Google is uniquely positioned to facilitate the Indian startup ecosystem in building scalable and globally relevant solutions, and India is Launchpad Accelerator one of the key ways in which we drive this.”