The Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First UK has celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort of AI startups. The 12-week hybrid program, designed for rapid growth, began in London in April and concluded with a Demo Day and Graduation in July. Founders received mentorship from Google experts, technical support for AI technologies, and extensive networking opportunities with investors, partners, and other entrepreneurs.
“The Program Kick-Off Week really made me re-consider some aspects that we now take for granted. I also have a TON of inspiration for future LLM/agent/multi-agent concepts that we will experiment with.” – Paul Symmers, CTO at Building Atlas.
Through the hands-on support provided during the program, DataWhisper, an agentic payment platform, was able to fully integrate Google Cloud and AI technologies, including Gemini, Vertex, and Model Garden, making Gemini the default model for their platform.
“The Program helped incredibly by opening doors to contacts with major partners, leading to increased company valuation and closing a commercial deal during the program. Google is at the heart of my strategy for 2025-2026.” – Luis Lancos, CEO at Datawhisper.
At the Demo Day event, held on July 11th, in partnership with HSBC Innovation Banking and London & Partners, the cohort celebrated its achievements. The event connected 15 high-potential UK startups with over 100 of the UK’s tech experts, VCs, and corporates. These startups showcased innovative AI solutions, from cancer detection to smarter supply chains, seeking partnerships and contributing to responsible AI innovation. Keynotes were delivered by Jeanine Banks, VP of Google Developer X, Laura Citron, CEO of London & Partners and Ryan Clements, VP Early Stage Banking at HSBC Innovation.
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