Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy – North America 2025

Deadline: June 30, 2025

Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy – North America 2025. This program is designed to support startups working on grid optimization, demand flexibility, and energy solutions for utilities and commercial customers. By focusing on challenges such as interconnection queues and carbon-aware infrastructure, the initiative aims to enhance sustainability, reliability, and efficiency in the energy sector.

The accelerator runs for ten weeks and includes both remote and in-person sessions, featuring individualized mentorship, group learning experiences, and sprint projects. Participants will work closely with Google experts to address key technical and business challenges, particularly in areas such as data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The curriculum also covers topics like cloud technology, UX and product development, business growth, sales strategies, leadership, and goal-setting.

Program Benefits

• Equity-free support throughout the accelerator
• Dedicated mentorship from Google experts
• Invitations to specialized technical boot camps
• Access to Google’s industry network
• Eligible startups may receive product credits
• Early access to Google tools and products
• Strategic guidance on company and product development
• Collaboration with Google experts to tackle technological challenges
• Networking opportunities with other founders and a peer support system

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups with demonstrated traction, ideally between Pre-Seed and Series A stages
• Must be developing scalable products or services with a large addressable market and strong growth potential
• Should leverage AI or machine learning in a meaningful way
• CEOs, CTOs, or key technical team members must actively participate in program sessions
• Solutions should be focused on:
  • Utilities, grid operators, and energy developers
  • Demand flexibility and optimization
  • Energy solutions for industrial, commercial, residential, or cloud customers
• The program encourages applications from all qualified startups

Application Process

All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025.

Apply here

For further details, visit Google for Startups Accelerator.