Google for Startups on Monday announced the launch of AI Academy, a new program designed to support and accelerate the growth of AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
The program will bring together over 20 startups developing AI technologies, fostering a vibrant AI community within the APAC region and stimulating cross-border innovation and partnerships.
According to a press release, the collaborative environment will encourage the exchange of ideas, expertise and resources, accelerating the development of cutting-edge AI solutions and establishing APAC as a global hub in AI advancements.
Selected startups will benefit from personalized mentorship: access to Google’s world-class AI experts for personalized advice and support.
Google Cloud Credits: Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud Credits to fuel their AI development and experimentation. Community Building Opportunities: Opportunities to connect and collaborate with other AI startups in the APAC region.
Uniquely, AI Academy is designed to accelerate startups’ time to market by enabling them to create a “proof of concept” and product roadmap, quickly validating and improving their AI solutions.
By applying Google Cloud tools to their data, startups can create a “proof of concept” and develop a product roadmap for clear and immediate integration into their existing products. This accelerated approach will allow them to both accelerate their path to success and demonstrate the tangible value of their AI innovations.
Farhan S. Qureshi, Country Director, Google Pakistan, said, “Our latest AI Academy program is a testament to Google’s commitment to fostering the growth of AI in the Asia Pacific region. With Pakistan being an important market, we hope local startups will leverage this opportunity to boost their AI solutions and further strengthen the AI ecosystem in the Asia Pacific region.”
Applications are open and will close on August 16, 2024.
