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Through this partnership, EdTech startups can apply to a new program, StartEd sponsored by Google Cloud.
The program delivers executive coaching, business support, and an expansive network of industry experts serving as mentors to accelerate startup growth to transform education. Selected startups will unlock access to Google Cloud credits, tailored support, and coaching from Google’s education leadership.
Selected companies will join a cohort for 12 weeks, followed by ongoing community-based support.
Accelerate Your Startup Growth With the Power of Google Cloud and StartEd
Program Benefits Overview
Build an edtech network
StartEd Immersion Program:
Up to 15 One-on-One Mentor, Investor, and Market Expert Meetings
Masterclasses with market and technical experts. Example sessions include: Fundraising in EdTech, US Entry & Distribution, Board Building, Positioning Against Incumbents, and Google Cloud Optimization
StartEd Managing Director as your sounding board
Refine your positioning and pitch deck
Learn how to maximize your partnership with Google through solutions, programs, and
benefits focused on education technology.
masterclassES with experts
Monthly expert-led webinars on education industry trends, fundraising, and market expansion.
demo day + visibility
End-of-program capstone demo day with industry leadership in attendance.
Is My Company Eligible?
Eligibility requirements for program:
Pre-Seed to Series A, founded in the last 10 years, EdTech company within Early Childhood, K-12, HigherEd, Workforce Learning, and Lifelong Learning, ability to participate in virtual Immersion Program dates within selected quarter of participation.
If you have previously applied to StartEd programs, your responses may pre-populate below. If your information has changed since then, please ensure that it is up-to-date. Previous StartEd Sponsored by Google Cloud applicants are encouraged to reapply if you have met additional milestones since your last application.
What Happens After The Program?
Gain access to:
StartEd masterclasses and events
Inclusion in StartEd’s Slack community of over 1k EdTech innovators
Monthly expert-led webinars on education industry trends, fundraising, and market expansion
Dedicated team across to boost your team’s skills and support with expert guidance.
“We’re thrilled to be a premier partner with StartEd and Google! The StartEd team has provided invaluable support to us with startup mentorship, investor relationships, education partner and school connections, and highly-relevant edtech programming and events. The Google team relationship has provided immediate benefits to help us expand in the K-12 education ecosystem through their strong support of us with Google Cloud, Google for Education, and Grow with Google. As a growing EdTech player, we are deeply grateful for the level of focus, attention, and support we've felt from the StartEd and Google teams.”
STEPHEN, CEO OF YAIZY
“We can't praise the Google Cloud/StartEd program enough. It has driven triple-digit growth and remarkable opportunities for us. StartEd's network is unmatched in education, leading to industry partnerships, triple digit growth, speaking engagements, and streamlined capital raising. The StartEd team is incredible, always making the right connections. Google Cloud's support has revolutionized our infrastructure and product roadmap, boosting our sales process with top-tier reliability and compliance. In short, this program has been a blessing, and we're honored to be a part of it."
Lee Matthews, cEO of Mosaic-IP
