Global: Google Introduces AI for Cybersecurity Program to Boost Startup Growth

Google has launched its new AI for Cybersecurity program within the Google for Startups Growth Academy, designed to support innovative startups developing AI-powered solutions for cybersecurity.

Selected startups will gain:

• Growth and Strategy Skills: Workshops led by Google experts and industry leaders covering key areas like strategy, sales, and partnership development.
• Mentorship and Practical Support: Access to essential skills and guidance critical for scaling in a highly competitive cybersecurity market.

Registration is open for the 2025 Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity program, with applications due by December 3, 2024.

Over the program’s three-month duration, selected startups will participate in in-depth workshops focused on strategy and go-to-market challenges, including practical sessions on sales and partnerships. This initiative provides access to Google’s tools and personalized mentorship to help startups reach their next growth phase.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Startups must be in the Seed to Series A stage.
• AI technology must be central to their cybersecurity solutions.
• Startups should demonstrate growth potential via funding, revenue, or user base.
• Products must be scalable with a strong total addressable market.

Program Benefits:

• Training in growth strategies and international expansion.
• Access to Google’s tools tailored to support their development.
• Continued product support and mentorship from Google.

Applications are open until December 3, 2024, for the 2025 AI for Cybersecurity program, offering startups a unique opportunity to accelerate their growth in the cybersecurity space.