Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia 2026

About

A three-month accelerator program designed for AI startups in Southeast Asia, providing substantial funding, technical training, and access to a vast network of industry experts and venture capitalists. Selected startups will benefit from hands-on training and an immersive residency experience, enhancing their technological capabilities and market reach.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Each selected startup receives up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits
• 🎓Technical Training
  Hands-on technical training in agentic coding, AI context engineering, and multi-agent systems
• 🌐Network Access
  Access to Google’s network of industry experts and venture capital clusters
• 🏢In-Person Residency
  Immersive in-person California residency for technical deep-dives
• 🚀Early Access
  Early access to Google’s latest AI models including Gemini 3.5

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be based in Southeast Asia
• Targeting seed to Series B AI startups
• Startups should have tech solutions addressing meaningful challenges
• Startups should demonstrate traction, ideally between Seed and Series B
• Participating countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam

Participation Commitments

• The program lasts for three months
• Cohort commences in August 2026
• Participation in a demo day and startup summit in Singapore

Target Region

Southeast Asia

Target Sector

AI and technology