Google for Startups, in collaboration with Google DeepMind and Google Cloud, has opened applications for the two-day Gemini Startup Forum, taking place in the Bay Area. Designed for seed to Series A startups worldwide, the event creates direct pathways between early-stage founders and the engineers developing Google’s latest artificial intelligence models. Selected participants will receive targeted guidance on strategically integrating Google AI into their product roadmaps, scaling infrastructure with Gemini, and optimizing core business functions such as organizational design and capital acquisition. The forum also facilitates peer-to-peer networking, enabling founders to debate industry challenges and co-create solutions alongside a global cohort of AI entrepreneurs. This initiative serves as a cornerstone of the Google for Startups Gemini Kit, an ecosystem comprising dedicated APIs, developer tools, training modules, and technical resources aimed at accelerating AI-native growth. By bridging the gap between advanced model engineering and early-stage commercialization, the program addresses a critical bottleneck in the current AI landscape: the translation of foundational capabilities into viable, scalable business operations. The forum’s curriculum emphasizes both technical implementation and strategic execution, ensuring that participating companies can leverage cutting-edge AI while establishing sustainable operational frameworks. Participation remains highly selective due to limited capacity. Founders interested in advancing their AI-driven ventures through direct engineering mentorship and industry networking are encouraged to submit applications before the deadline on August 28, 2026. Successful applicants will join a curated network positioned to accelerate product development, secure funding, and optimize growth trajectories within the evolving AI startup ecosystem.