The businesses that Google will select from these South Asian nations will receive three months of training and development. In the past, this project has proven to be a game-changer for startups. Google connects these companies with like-minded individuals and authorities in their respective sectors, aiding them on their way. The majority of the time, Google chooses businesses that primarily target the most important modern industries, such as financial, health tech, retail and e-commerce, and SME-focused B2B solutions.
Google said in August of this year that it would expand the number of Pakistani start-ups it supports internationally. The original Google For Startup Accelerator
Thye Yeow Bok, the Developer-Relations Program Manager at Google announced that; “Applications are now open for Google for Startups Accelerator: Southeast Asia. This year, we are also inviting startup entrepreneurs from Pakistan, particularly the ones who are resolving today’s socio-economic issues in key sectors like; healthcare, education, finance, or logistics.”
He was passionate about the potential and services that these South Asian startups can offer to humankind. He further added in the announcement that;
“Use of Artificial-Intelligence, Machine-Learning or Data-Analysis is being encouraged, to enable smooth functioning of industries. This will make the world more inclusive, even for the elderly and people with disabilities.”
The program is open for any South Asian startup to apply right now and the Google will select them on basis of their product and their significance in this world. Three months of free training and expert guidance with all strategic planning and product review will be provided and there are absolutely no charges to apply or after you get selected.
The Google for Startups Accelerator Southeast Asia will run from Jan 10 to March 18, 2023, in Singapore. The project description given officially by Google is;
“Founders selected into the accelerator will outline the top technical challenges facing their startup, and paired with relevant Google and industry experts to help 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, and Web experts. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, business strategy, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.”
So if you have a startup and you seem like you are stuck in the beginner phase and couldn’t seem to figure out a way to get that big break, you should definitely apply for the program.
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