Frequently Asked Questions

The Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia will run from August 11 to November 12, 2020. The bootcamp week will take place from September 7 to September 10, 2020, and the graduation week will take place from November 9 to November 12, 2020. This accelerator will run on Singapore Standard Time (GMT +8).

Founders selected into the accelerator will outline the top technical challenges facing their startup, and paired with relevant Google and industry experts to help solve those challenges. Participating startups will receive mentorship and specialized support from our global mentor network, as well as access to Google's AI/ML, Cloud, Android, and Web experts.

In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, business strategy, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.

The accelerator is targeted at seed to series A tech startups that are headquartered in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. We are looking for Southeast Asian startups who are leveraging technology in their product, service or operations, and are solving for the challenges we face today: whether that’s startups looking at new healthcare, education, finance or logistics solutions in light of social distancing restrictions; using AI , ML or data analysis in meaningful ways; or using technology to make the world more inclusive for the elderly or people with disabilities. 

For over five years Google has operated its Launchpad Accelerators, which reach entrepreneurs in over 40 countries and include in its global portfolio some of the the most successful startups in the world. In an effort to simplify Google’s startup offerings, beginning in late 2019 all Launchpad Accelerators have been renamed to Google for Startups Accelerator.