Application Deadline: Not Specified
Call for Applications: Google Startups for Sustainable Development Program
Overview
The Startups for Sustainable Development program aims to support impact startups and entrepreneurs focused on one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals. Google is looking for mission-driven teams who are leveraging technology to solve the world’s biggest problems.
Why it is important to join the Startups for Sustainable Development Program?
Advisors
Expert guidance can unblock, accelerate, and inspire. Startups are matched within Google network of experts for advice, mentorship, and support across a range of domains and subject matters
Funding
Startups need to be funded for scale. Google connects them to the funding ecosystem, including venture capital and other investment partners, to secure the funding that supports their impact goals
Technology
Sustainable development can only scale with access to scalable technology platforms. From open datasets to cutting edge AI, Google bring to startups the best of research to take them to the next level
Who Should Apply
To be considered for the program, your startup should meet the following criteria
- Impact-Driven: addressing one or more of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a direct, measurable way
- Technology-First (software or hardware): Have a technology-based product or service with an innovative angle. We are especially interested in startups leveraging AI.
- Proven Traction: Applicants should be past the “idea stage”, have at least Proof of Concept, MVP a plus
- Scalable Model: Demonstrate the potential for significant growth and impact at scale
- Team: For profit startups with full-time founders
Once your application is submitted, please expect a ~1-4 week turn around time on application review and follow up. If the team moves forward with your application, Google will invite you to the next onboarding session. If you face issues submitting this application, contact Google at sfsd@google.com
Google looks forward to learning about you!
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