Google Launches AI Academy to Accelerate AI Growth in Pakistan

News Desk 

Islamabad: Google for Startups has 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 AI Academy program will bring together more than 20 startups developing AI technologies, fostering a vibrant AI community within APAC and igniting cross-border innovation and partnerships.

The collaborative environment of the AI Academy will encourage the exchange of ideas, expertise, and resources, accelerating the development of cutting-edge AI solutions and establishing APAC as a global hub for AI advancements.

Selected startups will benefit from:

Tailored Mentorship: Access to Google’s world-class AI experts for personalized guidance and support.

Google Cloud Credits: Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits to fuel AI development and experimentation.

Community Building Opportunities: Chances to connect and collaborate with other AI startups across the APAC region.

AI Academy is uniquely designed to fast-track startups to market by enabling them to build a “proof of concept” and product roadmap, rapidly validating and enhancing their AI solutions.

By applying Google Cloud tools to their data, startups can develop a “proof of concept” and integrate their solutions into existing products, speeding up their path to success and demonstrating the tangible value of their AI innovations.

Farhan S. Qureshi, Google Pakistan’s Country Director, stated, “Our latest AI Academy program is a testament to Google’s commitment to fostering the growth of AI across the Asia-Pacific.

With Pakistan being an important market, we hope that local startups will use this opportunity to supercharge their AI solutions and further strengthen the AI ecosystem in APAC.”

Applications are open and will close on August 16, 2024.