Google DeepMind Accelerator 2026

About

A three-month accelerator program designed for early-stage robotics startups, providing equity-free support, tailored training, and dedicated mentorship from Google experts to help scale innovative AI-driven solutions in various industries.

Benefits

• 💰Equity-Free Support
  Participants receive equity-free support throughout the program.
• 🎓Tailored Training
  Access to training customized to individual technical and business challenges.
• 🤝Dedicated Mentorship
  Receive mentoring from Google teams and AI experts for tailored support.
• 🔧Technical Project Partnership
  Work closely with Google experts on significant tech challenges using Google AI and Gemini Robotics Models.
• 💳Google Product Credits
  Eligible startups may receive up to $350k in credits from the Google for Startups Cloud program.
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Showcase business achievements during a Demo Day to a network of mentors and partners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to early-stage robotics startups with verified VC backing
• Must be headquartered in Europe
• Team must consist of at least 5 members with deep in-house AI expertise
• AI must be a core driver of the current product or future roadmap
• Focused on driving robotics adoption in specified verticals like logistics, manufacturing, and health sciences

Participation Commitments

• Must attend a 5-day in-person kickoff event in London in June 2026
• Participation in online training and mentoring sessions from June to September 2026
• All team members, including founders, must be available to join the program
• Must engage with Google experts on technical challenges throughout the program.

Target Region

Open to robotics startups headquartered in Europe

Target Sector

Focused on robotics and AI technology