Applications are now open for the second Google Cloud Accelerator Canada Cohort

Google is inviting Canadian cloud-native technology startups to apply for the second Google Cloud Accelerator Canada cohort. The intensive 10-week virtual Bootcamp helps startups prepare for the next phase of growth and development in their journey.

Throughout the pandemic, Google saw just how important the role of cloud technology is in almost every sector. From healthcare to education, retail to manufacturing, cloud technology keeps us connected and helps us maintain continuity in our schools, work and businesses.

Google knows the need for cloud-based solutions will continue to grow, that’s why they launched the first Google Cloud Accelerator Canada last year, entirely dedicated to supporting cloud-native technology startups. The accelerator was the first of its kind at Google, designed to bring the best of their programs, products, people and technology to startups doing interesting work in the cloud. “We are thrilled to be at the start of our second journey in meeting and building meaningful relationships with this new Google Canada Accelerator Cloud cohort,” said James Lambe, Managing Director of Google Cloud Canada.

Twelve startups were selected for the inaugural cohort, representing a range of industries including healthcare, hospitality and real estate. Google worked with founders and their teams to help solve some of the top challenges facing their startup and provided 1:1 mentorship from an array of Google Cloud experts. They also offered support in AI/ML, design/UX, Android, web, product strategy, sales, marketing, and more.

Google has announced that applications are now open for the second Google Cloud Accelerator Canada. The 10-week virtual accelerator will offer cloud mentorship and technical project support, as well as deep dives and workshops on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for cloud startup founders and leaders.

The Accelerator is best suited for funded, revenue-generating startups that have a minimum of five employees and are well-positioned for their next phase of growth. To ensure Google can provide meaningful value, startups should aim to leverage either Cloud or AI/ML technologies in their product, service, or operations, or show any interest in leveraging these technologies in the future.

Applications are now open until March 1, 2022, and the accelerator will kick off this April. Interested startups leveraging the cloud to drive growth and innovation are encouraged to apply here.

Who should apply?

• Canadian headquartered high potential cloud-native startups (SaaS, AI, etc.)
• Revenue generating and/or established user/customer base
• Startups with established teams (a minimum of 5+ employees)
• Companies with post-seed funding looking to scale

Why participate?

• Equity-free support from Google
• Exclusive invitation to a 10-week digital program
• Personalized mentorship and technical support from Google Cloud experts
• The opportunity to provide feedback to Google product teams
• Learn from industry experts with cloud-native success in AdTech, IoT, CyberSecurity, E-Learning, RetailTech, eCommerce, B2C/B2B, FinTech, HealthTech, AgroTech, etc.

What are the key dates* for participating startups?

• Applications open: January 25, 2022
• Applications close: March 1, 2022
• Program kick-off: Week of April 11, 2022

Written by Ashley Francisco, Head of Startup Developer Ecosystem at Google Canada