Applications Open for 2022 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada Cohort

Google Canada has announced that applications are now officially open for the third cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Canada.

Google will now be accepting applications from Canadian headquartered technology startups until June 21, 2022, with the 10-week program commencing virtually the week of July 25th.

Startups can apply here by June 21, 2022.

First launched in 2020, the Startups Accelerators provide access to the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to help startups build great products and services. Google has rolled out five additional accelerator programs to support different technical areas and founder groups, with over 50 Canadian startups graduating from the programs.

During the program, 10 - 12 selected startups will receive mentorship and support from Google experts in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, Web, Product Strategy, Marketing, and more.

Who should apply?

• Canadian headquartered high potential tech startups
• Seed to Series A round of investment
• Revenue generating and/or established user/customer base
• Startups with established teams (a minimum of 5 to 10+ employees)

Why participate?

• Equity-free support from Google
• Exclusive invitation to a 10-week digital program
• Personalized mentorship and technical support from Google experts
• The opportunity to provide feedback to Google product teams

What are the key dates* for participating startups?

• Applications open: May 17, 2022
• Applications close: June 21, 2022
• Program kick off : Week of July 25, 2022

What do Students have to say?

“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to take part in this accelerator! Through this program I made connections with key individuals at Google who have provided tremendous value to my founder development and the growth of my company. Google mentors have all been extremely generous with their time, and the organizers have designed an experience that ran efficiently, smoothly, and with plenty of opportunity to establish real connections amongst the cohort members.” -Maayan Ziv, CEO and Founder, AccessNow, participant in Cohort #2
“Google for Startups Accelerator Canada has been impactful across every facet of our company. The Google mentors were incredibly helpful, offering validation and insight across tech, culture and scalability to expedite our growth and solve some of our most pressing challenges. Our time in this accelerator has been a considerable milestone in our journey as a company.” - Sara Benbrahim, COO and Co- Founder, Phelix AI, participant in Cohort #2

Through past programs, Google has seen the wealth of startup talent across the country, and had the privilege of working with founders and teams from Vancouver to Halifax. Google wants to continue to search and foster talent from coast to coast to better support even more diverse and talented founders.

Written with supporting data from Google Canada and Ashley Francisco, Head of Startup Developer Ecosystem, Canada.