Google unveils Launchpad Accelerator India project
Google has announced Launchpad Accelerator India, a new comprehensive mentorship programme, tailored exclusively for start- ups based in India, deploying Machine Learning to build solutions for India’s local needs. Launchpad Accelerator India programme builds on the success of the global Launchpad Accelerator programme and has been designed to grow the AI/ ML ecosystem in India by helping Indian start- ups build scalable solutions for India’s unique problems. The three- month accelerator will provide a cohort of 8- 10 Indian start- ups with mentorship, and access to the best of Google — its people, network and techn ologies. Up to $ 100K of Google Cloud Credits will also be provided.
“India has the appetite to build entrepreneurs of the future and we are proud to announce a focused programme for the next wave of Indian entrepreneurs, who are using new technologies to solve for India’s needs. Over the years, Google has worked with some incredible start- ups across India who are using advanced technologies such as AI/ ML to tackle everything from AgriTech to Language Web, Healthcare and Transportation. With the dedicated India- only Launchpad Accelerator programme, we will be able to build a bridge between start- ups and the industry ecosystem, and support them to drive innovation in the India market,” said global Launchpad Founder, Roy Glasberg.
The India- focused accelerator programme is building on Google’s ‘ Solve for India’ roadshow from last year. Ten Indian start- ups were shortlisted from across India and underwent four days in one- on- one consults with experts from Google and mentors from the industry to solve critical product and growth challenges.
Applications for the first class is now open until July 31, 12 pm IST and the first class will start in September 2018.