Google Cloud expands support for early-stage AI start-ups in India

With the new initiatives, emerging start-up founders get access to Google AI experts for product refinement, guidance on technical architecture best practices, and streamlined onboarding to Google Cloud Marketplace.

Google on Thursday (November 8) at Google Cloud Summit announced the expansion of support for early-stage Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-ups in India.

The search engine giant will offer Emerging ISV Partner Springboard, a 12-week programme to foster AI startups to scale up their business. The companies' founders will receive hands-on support in building go-to-market assets.

They will also get access to Google AI experts for product refinement, guidance on technical architecture best practices, and streamlined onboarding to Google Cloud Marketplace.

“Google is committed to empowering AI startups to drive innovation and growth. These initiatives demonstrate our dedication to providing critical support and resources to early-stage founders, helping them build and scale successful AI-powered businesses,” said Dr Manish Gupta, Senior Director of research, at Google DeepMind.

Emerging AI startup founders will also be eligible to receive increased support through the Google for Startups Cloud Program, which will now provide $200,000 (approx. Rs 1,68,74,376) in Google Cloud credits over two years. This fund will them give more employment opportunities for youth and also scale up their business.

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Going forward, AI-first startups will receive even greater support with $350,000 (around Rs 2,95,30,158) in credits to help them get the advanced tools required to run powerful AI models.

Google has also partnered with Y Combinator to offer dedicated access to NVIDIA H100 GPUs and Google Cloud TPUs, cloud credits, support, and mentorship to its Summer 2024 cohort of AI-first startups.

Furthermore, Google has tied up with leading early-stage accelerators and incubators, such as 500, StartX, Berkeley Skydeck, and more, to provide early-stage founders with a special package of Google Cloud credits, expert guidance, and technical workshops.

Google is also hosting a free online series live, interactive classes tutored by Google AI experts. This will offer participants to improve their practical experience with generative AI, explore the latest Google Cloud AI innovations, and learn best practices for developing and deploying AI solutions.

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