This is a hybrid initiative that aims to help startups use AI to innovate ethically in the cybersecurity market. The program will teach entrepreneurs critical growth skills, internationalisation techniques, and Google tools and products to help them scale.
A three-month program for the most promising entrepreneurs employing AI technology to expand and innovate ethically in the cybersecurity area, providing them with critical growth skills, internationalisation plans, and Google resources and products to assist them in scaling. Selected founders will participate in a series of workshops led by Google and external industry experts, as well as receive coaching in strategy, sales, and partnerships.
After the initial three months of core content, Google continues to provide product assistance and mentorship to help entrepreneurs overcome their challenges.
The kick-off and graduation sessions will be held in person. The locations will be made public in the coming months.
Benefits of Google AI for Cybersecurity
- Equity-free support: 3 months of equity-free support.
- Custom mentoring: Technical consulting, tailored support, and advice from Google mentors and industry experts.
- Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy.
- Ad-hoc leadership training: Learn more about effective leadership skills based on knowledge and data shared by Google.
- Go global: Support from mentors and Google teams on new international opportunities, to expand your business to new markets.
- Networking opportunities: Meet and connect with fellow founders to grow your network, learn from others, and contribute to a bigger community.
Requirements for Google AI for Cybersecurity
Program criteria
- Seed to Series A startups that are looking to scale internationally.
- Focused on leveraging AI to address cybersecurity challenges such as prevention, protection, research, and/or threat analysis and sharing.
- Startups must have demonstrated traction (funding, users, revenue).
- Startups must have a scalable product or service, with both a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.
Selection Process
Timeline:
- October 3, 2024: Applications open
- December 3, 2024Application deadline
- December 2024 – February 2025Interview process
- March 2025: Cohort announcement
- March 2025In-person program kickoff
- June 2025In-person graduation
Application Deadline
December 3, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Google on googleforstartups.my.salesforce-sites.com to apply
For more details, visit Google website