Google is starting the seventh version of the “Startups Accelerator” for Pakistan and South Asia, where it will accept up to 15 seed and Series A applications from its headquarters in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
“As part of this program, selected founders outline the top challenges facing their startups, and are then paired with relevant experts from Google and the industry to 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, Play and Web experts. This accelerator is conducted in English, and accepts applications from startups headquartered in Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.”- Google
Google will provide three months of training to the startups to unravel their challenges by giving them necessary Google resources such as Googler mentors, where applicants will find like-minded individuals and relevant examples to help them through their startup journey.
They will receive guidance from search engine’s global mentor network throughout the programme, access to Google’s experts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, Android, and the web, as well as training in topics like product design, business strategy, customer acquisition, and leadership development.
Since 2016, when Google’s first GFSA was launched, more than 90 startups have received support from it. These startups have since raised over US$5.4 billion in funding and added more than 1,600 jobs throughout Pakistan and Southeast Asia.
Applications for GFSA are open at startup.google.com/accelerator.
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