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A ten-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed and Series A (or equivalent) Korean startups building AI driven platforms and products.
The Google for Startups Accelerator: Korea connects founders with the best people, products and best practices to help them grow, with Google’s AI technical expertise and global networks to support startups success.
The Korean version of this website is located here.
Accelerator
Korea
South Korea - Hybrid
Ten weeks
Seed to Series A
Applications are now closed
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About the program
About the program
A global series of programs
Each cohort of 10-15 startups comes together to tackle technical challenges that can help grow their businesses through a mix of remote and in-person, 1-to-1, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.
Dedicated expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are paired with experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.
Specialist deep dives
Accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.
Google product benefits
Early access to AI products: Eligible participants receive Early Access Program and Trusted Tester benefits for Google’s AI products.
Cloud credits: Startups interested in utilizing Cloud credits during the Accelerator may apply here, subject to eligibility review and approval.
Cloud TPUs: Participants are eligible to receive free Cloud TPU access to accelerate open source machine learning research. Find out more.
Key benefits
Equity-free support
Equity-free support for the duration of the program.
Dedicated AI experts
Work closely with dedicated AI experts to tackle your biggest technical challenges.
Access to experts
Access to the network of Google experts and external industry leaders.
Get featured on the Google Play
Get apps featured on the local Google Play Store.
Early access to AI products
Access new Google AI products and tools as relevant through Trusted Tester and EAP benefits.
Google product credits
Eligible startups receive product credits.
Strategic support
Support on company and product strategy.
OKR
Learn Google’s signature methodology, set ambitious targets and track progress.
Training
Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google where offered.
Entry criteria
Entry criteria
Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage
Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI
Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
We are committed to building accelerator classes with great startups, and encourage applications from all qualified startups
Key dates
January 12, 2026
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April, 2026
Program Kick-off
July, 2026
Graduation
July, 2026
Demo Day
Meet the Cohort
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We build Accurate, Robust, Practical, and Innovative AI to help clinicians save lives.
Seongnam, South Korea
Our AI–AR powered service bridges reality and digital innovation, expanding learning and life experiences.
Seoul, South Korea
CodeCrayon is a content-tech company innovating media experiences through micro-dramas, B2B SaaS, and IP commerce.
Seoul, South Korea
Leading the visual AI future with MeeAww and Plumic.
Seoul, South Korea
Dalpha builds an AI agent platform that executes core enterprise workflows end-to-end.
Seoul, South Korea
The AI marketing agent team that automates the entire marketing funnel, eliminating uncertainty at every step.
San Francisco, United States
From corporate accounting workflows to XBRL filing, automate the entire financial disclosure process.
Seoul, South Korea
Letsur provides an AX platform and services to help companies build and operate AI-native businesses.
Seoul, South Korea
Multi-agent AI platform for institutional investors, automating cross-asset investment research and analysis across global market data.
Seoul, South Korea
A sleep tech company powered by science and AI to solve insomnia through personalized sleep solutions.
Seoul, South Korea
Notifly is an AI platform for automating enterprise CRM marketing operations.
Seoul, South Korea
PhotoWidget: Easy and aesthetic mobile life for global Zalphas.
Daejeon, South Korea
We scale our AI-powered creator marketing platform to global markets.
Menlo Park, United States
REmited is developing a Commerce AI that automates the entire shopping journey — from search and comparison to cart — reimagining the future of grocery shopping.
Seoul, South Korea
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Accelerator Alumni
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From digital examination to treatment, MINDliNG provide software based mental care program tailored for you.
Seoul, South Korea
ActionPower seeks to improve human productivity through innovation in the interface between people and AI.
Seoul, South Korea
AIM Intelligence serves as the security layer for AI Agents across all industries and applications.
Seoul, South Korea
AROOO operates a women's exclusive community platform/app that offers proprietary contents around female sexuality and sex education.
Seoul, South Korea
Blue Signum provides personalized mental health care services base on daily data, that users can reach at their fingertips.
Seoul, South Korea
Clebrain runs audio recognition-based instrument learning platform, PianoKiwis. Our goal is to apply lesson AI to every sheet music in the world.
Daegu, South Korea
Coxwave is a leader in analytics for the generative-AI industry where operating Align AI, an analytics & evaluation solution for LLM-powered conversational products.
Seoul, South Korea
Darewalk is an Ad-tech startup. Our mission is to disrupt and transform industries that have yet to be disrupted with data.
Seoul, South Korea
ENERZAi specializes in AI inference optimization technology, crucial for deploying and utilizing AI models in real-world applications.
Seoul, South Korea
Fairy is fintech startup that runs offline merchants and mobile app/web recognition solution based B2C & B2B businesses.
Seongnam, South Korea
An AI-powered short-form video production solution that helps anyone easily create impactful short-form videos.
Seoul, South Korea
Groo is an AI driven personalized plant care service that provides plant care treatment, community and storage services.
Seoul, South Korea
Hudson AI is revolutionizing the content production and consumption landscape with its speech and vision multimodal AI technology.
Daegu, South Korea
Liner is an AI startup that helps people get smarter faster with advanced AI agent technology and user-friendly products.
Seoul, South Korea
Acloset is an AI-based digital closet platform where you can enjoy a smart and sustainable fashion life of wearing, buying, and selling your clothes.
Seoul, South Korea
Major Map supports students to navigate the right major / career path using data.
Seoul, South Korea
Medility is globally using vision AI, led by the #1 pill counting app PillEye, to eliminate repetitive tasks in pharmacies while striving to develop a medication pouch inspection solution.
Seoul, South Korea
MOAIS is the Sports Edu-tech Startup to develop “AI Coach for only me” using big data and AI technologies.
Seoul, South Korea
MODOODOC serves verified user reviews and recommendations of best hospitals and doctors.
Seoul, South Korea
NationA is a next-generation SaaS platform transforming 3D content creation through generative AI and intuitive design, making it accessible to anyone.
Seoul, South Korea
Open Research Inc. is a pioneer in neural search engine that looks up thousands of web documents and produces professional reports instantly.
Seongnam, South Korea
Petner is a Pet Healthcare Startup that provides health checkup chart SaaS to veterinary hospitals and health checkup-based pet insurance for pet owners.
Seoul, South Korea
Petnow introduces a revolutionary AI-driven biometric solution for identifying pets to build a world without lost pets.
Seoul, South Korea
Pitter PetterPitter Petter is a pet-tech startup specializing in pet health management solutions. Co-founded by veterinarians and researchers, we offer genetic testing services for detecting hereditary diseases in pets.
Seoul, South Korea
Plain Bagel engages the digital-native generation with its unique blend of technology and creativity. Their standout product 'Picka' offers an interactive and fully-immersive storytelling platform.
Seoul, South Korea
AI Vision based PCB Assembly Inpsection Solution.
Seoul, South Korea
Sling is an EdTech startup with a vision to transform learning experiences through technology (Digital Transformation, AI Tutor).
Seoul, South Korea
Sound Republica is an online global music distribution and promotion company, licensing music from labels and independent artists using cutting-edge IT system.
Seoul, South Korea
Sovoro's speech-to-text feature supports communication for hard-of-hearing people.
Seoul, South Korea
We create award-winning AI films with our AI artist & develop a generative AI platform offering SaaS, an OTT service, and a community for AI creators.
Seoul, South Korea
TagHive helps improve learning outcomes of students in under-resourced (no internet, no electricity) public schools through our affordable learning platform.
Seoul, South Korea
Turing provides personalized education to all students through AI technology.
Seoul, South Korea
Wonder Weeks unique app helps moms make informed decisions by providing accurate recommendations for unfamiliar childcare products.
Seoul, South Korea
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Meet our mentors
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Jeongkyu ShinCEO, Machine Learning Scientist
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Chansung ParkSenior Researcher
Google
Jiangjun HwangLabs, Software Engineer
Google
Inkee PaekCloud, Customer Engineer
Google
Seongeun SoCloud, Gen AI Field Solution Architect
Google
Menam LeeCloud, Customer Engineer
Google
Dongyoung HanAPAC Cloud Legal, Senior Counsel
Google
Steve Sungmin NohCOUSTOMER SOLUTIONS, HEAD OF AGENCY
Google
Haikyung MinPEOPLE OPERATIONS, HEAD OF HR
40FY
Yuri KimPRODUCT, LEADERSHIP COACH
Google
Eunjoo KimDEEPMIND + GEMINI
Google
Yejin MoonDOCS, SR. INTERACTION DESIGNER
Google
Jadie OhCORE, UX DESIGN MANAGER
Google
Jooyoung JangYOUTUBE, UX RESEARCHER
Google
Sangyoon KimCONSUMER HARDWARE, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
The Google for Startups Accelerator provided diverse networking opportunities, such as mentoring and Demo Day. Interacting with both Google experts and fellow startups in the cohort was an invaluable experience that gave us crucial technical advice and business insights.
Jinu Kim, CEO of Liner
Frequently asked questions
Why should I apply to Google for Startups Accelerator: Korea?
The Google for Startups Accelerator: Korea aims to level the playing field for startup founders and communities to succeed, connecting them with the best of Google. By taking part in this program, you can connect with the right people, products and best practices to help your statup grow.
Who should apply?
The Accelerator targets Seed and Series A technology startups using AI/ML. These startups should be based in Korea and demonstrate traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage. They are building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model. There is commitment from the CTO or AI Lead to participate and engage in required program sessions.
I am the founder of my company but I am non-technical. Can I take part?
Yes - please do! You will also need your technical co-founder to join the program to ensure the team benefits from the technical AI support provided.
I am not based in Seoul, South Korea for the in-person events - should I still apply?
The Accelerator is a hybrid program, Google can support interstate applicants to attend Bootcamp days and Demo Days in-person.
What are the requirements to graduate from the program?
To qualify for the Demo Day pitch, 100% attendance for the Bootcamp week and a minimum of 80% attendance for online sessions are mandatory.
Do you take equity or charge a fee?
The Accelerator is free of charge and equity-free.
What are the criteria to receive product credits, and what does "eligible for product credits" mean?
Startups must meet specific criteria to be eligible for Google product credit offerings. To learn more about the Google Cloud credit eligibility requirements, please visit the Google Cloud startup page.
I have never used Google products before - am I still able to apply?
Startups familiar or new to GCP will benefit from joining the program through personalised support from Google engineers. Our aim is to help you solve your technical problems and to leverage the best possible cloud-based tools and services.
How does the program operate?
The Google for Startups Accelerator: Korea features a small cohort of AI startups that come together to tackle specific technical challenges that can help grow their businesses. Offerings include an in-person bootcamp, 1-to-1 mentoring, group learning sessions, and sprint projects.
Tailored, expert help
Founders outline the top technical challenges for their startup, and are then paired with relevant experts from both Google and the industry to solve those challenges and grow their business.
Specialist deep dives
In addition to mentorship and technical project support, Google for Startups accelerators include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.
How does the Mentoring system work?
The Accelerator offers internal Google experts and external industry leaders to help startups solve specific business and technical challenges. Mentorship usually consists of 1:1 sessions, held in-person, or virtual. Sessions focus on a specific business need which aligns with the mentor’s area of expertise. Mentors can offer support in a range of business areas, from helping founders to set and achieve goals, to scaling to new markets.
What happens once the program has finished?
When you finish the Google for Startups Accelerator: Korea program, our goal is that you have solved specific technical challenges through the support of our Google engineers; and through the support of our people, product and growth mentors, feel empowered to pitch, raise funds and grow at scale.
Does the program culminate in any final event - like a pitch competition?
At the end of the program, startups will take part in closing celebrations and Demo Day. Founders will also have the opportunity to share their startup/products with cohort-mates, Google senior leaders, members of our investor mentor network, and other teams around Alphabet. It is mandatory for each startup to participate in Demo Day. For inspiration, you can watch one of our global Demo Days here.
How can I contact the team if I have an inquiry?
To inquire further or obtain additional information about the program, you may send an email to gfsa-kr@google.com or schedule an Ask Me Anything session.
How can I find out about the benefits of this program?
You'll be assigned a dedicated AI tech mentor and have access to AI tech education seminars and 1:1 mentoring. Additionally, you'll be connected to a global startup network and have opportunities to participate in various Google events. Eligible companies will receive Google Cloud credits and Google Play Store app campaign opportunities. Learn more about these practical benefits directly from our alumni founders!
Is there a directory of past graduates?
Yes. You can view our alumni on the directory page.
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