Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech 2025

Omran Aburayya
May 24
2 min read

If you're a startup in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa (EMEA) leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize government services, the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech 2025 is now accepting applications. This three-month hybrid program is tailored for Seed to Series A startups aiming to scale their AI-driven solutions that enhance public sector operations and community services.

🗒️ Programme Summary

Location: Hybrid (In-person sessions in EMEA; virtual components)
Host Institution: Google for Startups
Type: Seed to Series A startups
Target Group: Startups based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Fields of Focus: AI applications in digital public services, smart cities, digital infrastructure, public health, education, energy, environmental and climate response, safety, and security
Value and Coverage: Three months of equity-free support, including mentorship, product support, and networking opportunities
Duration: Three months (September to December 2025)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Program Start Date: Late September to early October 2025
Eligible Applicants: EMEA-based Seed to Series A startups with demonstrated traction and scalable AI solutions for the public sector

🌐 Program Overview

The Growth Academy: AI for GovTech is designed to empower startups that are innovating in the public sector using AI. The program offers a blend of virtual and in-person sessions, including workshops, mentoring, and networking events. Startups will gain insights into data-driven strategies for customer acquisition, responsible innovation with emerging technologies, and strategies for international expansion. Post the core program, continued product support and mentorship from Google will be available to help startups address ongoing challenges.

🎁 Program Benefits

Equity-Free Support: Three months of support without any equity requirements.
Custom Mentorship: Tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.
Google Product Support: Direct access to Googlers for product tips and best practices.
Global Connections: Integration into the Google for Startups global alumni network, connecting with founders from over 135 countries.
International Expansion: Insights and best practices to help scale your business to new markets.
Founder Network: Opportunities to connect and receive support from fellow founders within the Google for Startups community.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Startups must be at the Seed to Series A stage and based in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa.
Focus on AI-driven solutions that innovate in government technology sectors such as digital public services, smart cities, digital infrastructure, public health, education, energy, environmental and climate response, safety, and security.
Demonstrated traction through funding, user base, or revenue.
A scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and a defensible growth model.

📝 Application Procedure

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Application Process: Interested startups should apply through the official Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech page.
Required Documents:
- Company pitch deck
- Details of traction (e.g., funding, user metrics, revenue)
- Information on the scalability and market potential of the product or service
- Team bios and company overview