Google DeepMind AI for the Planet Accelerator Seeks Asia-Pacific Startups and Research Teams

The Asia-Pacific region is facing a daunting challenge: it’s projected to be hit with climate-induced disaster losses of nearly $1 trillion annually, or 3% of regional GDP, under a 2°C warming scenario. Despite the growing interest in green technology across the area, its adoption isn’t happening fast enough to keep pace with this threat.

Google DeepMind AI for the Planet accelerator aims to bridge this gap by supporting startups and research teams that are using frontier artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle environmental challenges. The program is open to 10-15 organizations headquartered in Asia-Pacific that have innovative solutions involving machine learning jobs, particularly those focused on nature protection, sustainable agriculture, and forest conservation.

The three-month accelerator offers selected participants access to the Google AI stack, including specialized models like Gemini, Gemma, AlphaEarth, Forestry, or Perch. They’ll also receive dedicated mentoring from Google teams and AI experts, as well as a week-long in-person bootcamp and virtual support over the next three months.

Additionally, participating organizations will have access to potential cloud credits and free Cloud TPUs, which can help streamline their operations when it comes to deploying AI tools for business. They’ll also be part of the Google Accelerator Alumni network, comprising more than 2,000 startups and non-profits that have gone through similar programs.

To apply, organizations must demonstrate a functional prototype or minimum viable product with early validation, an in-house technical team with deep expertise in AI and machine learning, and a solution where AI is the core driver. They should also be able to clearly show how their project can integrate Google’s AI models.

The deadline for applications is July 26, 2026.