The Google for Startups Immersion (EMEA), powered by Antler, is a free, hybrid technical masterclass for founders and technical leaders building AI-powered startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The program is designed for startups that already have a live product and want to strengthen their AI architecture, product strategy, and path to scale.
Key Details:
- Program Cost: 100% Free
- Application Fee: $0
- Age: No rigid age restrictions
- Nationality / Geography: Must be based in, or operating within, the Europe, the Middle East, or Africa (EMEA) regions.
- Deadlines: Applications close on October 13, 2026.
- Timezone: European/UK time zones
- Equity: No equity is taken from participating startups.
- Training: All masterclasses and program sessions are provided at no cost.
- Work Experience & Stage: Must have a product “in the wild” (live market traction, no idea-stage concepts or mockups allowed). Ideal for tech founders, CTOs, and product leads scaling AI architecture.
- Degree: No educational degree required.
- Format: Hybrid
- Phase 1 (Virtual / Online): Conducted fully remote via live-streamed digital masterclasses and technical sessions.
- Phase 2 (In-Person): An exclusive, invite-only in-person immersion experience held in London, UK for the top 25 performing startups from the online cohort.
What the Program Offers
The program is structured in two phases.
Phase 1 | Online AI Masterclasses
Participants join live online sessions covering both technical and venture-building topics:
- AI & Technical Track: Explore rapid prototyping with Google AI Studio, Google Antigravity, and agentic workflows using the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
- Venture Track: Learn about AI unit economics, defensibility, and the evolving AI investment landscape through sessions with Antler partners.
Phase 2 | London In-Person Experience
The top 25 startups from the online cohort are invited to an exclusive in-person event in London in December 2026.
Selected startups can participate in:
- Architecture whiteboarding sessions with Google engineers
- 1:1 fundraising and go-to-market office hours with Antler
- Private networking with other founders and ecosystem leaders
Who Can Apply?
The program is designed for:
- Founders, CTOs, CPOs, and technical leads
- Startups based in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa
- Companies with a live product already in the market
- Startups actively using or integrating AI into their core product or architecture
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: October 13, 2026
- Online Masterclasses: October 22–28, 2026
- London In-Person Event: December 2026
- Application: Google for Startups Programs Hub
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