Google is supporting an incubator program aimed at artificial intelligence startups founded by former employees.
According to Jin10, the 12-week program is backed by the Google AI Futures Fund and will offer selected startups up to $350,000 in Google Cloud and AI credits, along with up to $100,000 in funding.
Organizers expect the first cohort to include 10 to 20 startups. The program is scheduled to be announced on Tuesday, as Google seeks to attract more AI companies to use its chips and cloud computing services.
By working more closely with its large former-employee network, known as “Xooglers,” Google aims to build deeper relationships with emerging AI companies that could become important customers.
Former Google employee Kushagra Shrivastava said many founders in the community are using AI but lack systematic support. Former Google employee Chris Fong said access at this level is rare. Fong founded a Xoogler community platform that is among the supporters of the new incubator program.
Fong said his Google alumni network has expanded to more than 35,000 members worldwide, including 2,500 qualified investors.
AI TRENDS | Google Backs 12-Week Incubator for AI Startups Founded by Former Employees
2026-06-23 18:38:45
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