Google has announced the 53 startups selected to participate in its first Google for Startups Gemini Founders Forum, set for November 11–12 at its headquarters in Mountain View, California. The two-day summit, held in partnership with Google Cloud and Google DeepMind, will bring together founders from around the world to collaborate with Google experts on scaling their AI-driven innovations.
“The world’s most innovative startups are building with Google Cloud’s AI stack, using the power of Gemini, our best-in-class infrastructure and our deep technical expertise,” Google said in a statement. The company said it received nearly 1,000 applications globally before selecting 53 companies for the inaugural program.
The chosen startups represent a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, space technology and climate solutions. Among them are BrainSightAI (India), a neuroimaging startup focused on personalized brain health; Climate X (U.K.), which provides climate risk analytics; and Exactly.ai (U.K.), a platform that enables brands to train private generative AI models.
Throughout the forum, participants will engage in technical workshops and strategic sessions with Google teams to refine products, overcome engineering challenges and accelerate global growth. Companies will also gain access to up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, along with resources such as Gemini API Sprints, Google AI Studio, and Google Cloud Skills Boost.
According to Google, the Gemini Founders Forum aims to foster a new generation of AI innovators by providing direct access to Gemini’s capabilities and Google’s technical ecosystem. The event marks the latest step in Google’s effort to strengthen partnerships with AI startups shaping the future of cloud and machine learning technologies.
Source: Google