Google for Startup Growth Academy 2025 | AI for GovTech
The AI for Governance Technology startups is one of the Google for Startups Growth Academy initiatives for innovators worldwide.
The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa will provide startups with the essential growth skills, internationalization strategies, and Google tools and products to help them scale.
In this post, we will highlight the details, requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide for interested candidates.
Google for Startup Growth Academy Summary
- Host: Google
- Category: Internships
- Eligible Countries: Europe, Africa, Middle East
- Reward: Access to Google Tools | Training | Mentorship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
Google for Startup Growth Academy Details:
Registrations for the 2025 Google for Growth Academy: AI for Government Tech Startups program are now open.
Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech is a three-month program for EMEA-based Seed to Series A startups using AI to develop solutions that support governments and enhance communities in vital sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, education, energy, housing, transportation, and manufacturing.
Featuring 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 to 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.
Eligibility Requirements for Google AI for Cybersecurity 2025
To be considered for the Google for Startup Growth Academy (AI for Health), you must meet the following criteria:
- Seed to Series A startups currently based in Europe, the Middle East, and/or Africa —and looking to scale internationally.
- Focused on AI to innovate in government technology in areas such as digital public services, smart cities, digital infrastructure, public health, education, energy, environmental and climate response, safety, and security
- Startups must have demonstrated traction (funding, users, revenue).
- Startups must have a scalable product or service, with both a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
Benefits of Google for Startup Growth Academy (AI for Health) 2025
- Equity-free support, with access to Google products and resources.
- Technical consulting and one-on-one support from Google mentors and AI experts.
- Support on AI, company, and product strategy.
Deadline: June 30, 2025