Google's AI Academy Supports Infrastructure Startups

Google announced the second group of companies participating in its AI American Infrastructure Academy. This four-month program supports early-stage (seed to Series A) startups using AI to tackle challenges in areas like cybersecurity, education, and transportation.

The program offers equity-free support, including leadership coaching and sales training. It's mostly online, culminating in an in-person summit at Google. Selection was competitive, requiring at least six months of operating funds and demonstrable progress. Google's previous cohort yielded successful AI startups, including a government contractor, suggesting a strong track record in identifying promising companies.