Google has officially launched the second cohort of its AI American Infrastructure Academy, a four-month, equity-free accelerator designed to support startups leveraging artificial intelligence to address pressing infrastructure challenges in the U.S.
Highlights
- Program Overview: Google has launched the second cohort of its AI American Infrastructure Academy—an equity-free, four-month accelerator supporting startups tackling national-scale infrastructure challenges using AI.
- Startup Focus: The cohort includes 17 startups across cybersecurity, healthcare, education, transportation, and climate resilience, with a broader definition of “infrastructure” that includes digital access, health equity, and sustainability.
- Eligibility & Resources: Targeted at seed to Series A startups with at least 6 months of runway and signs of product-market fit. Benefits include access to Google AI tools (Vertex AI, Gemini, TensorFlow), executive coaching, design sprints, and global networking.
- Notable Startups: Attuned Intelligence (AI call center agents), Block Harbor (vehicle cybersecurity), Making Space (inclusive hiring), MedHaul (medical transport), Waterplan (corporate water risk) — all solving high-impact real-world problems.
- Modern Infrastructure Scope: Goes beyond roads and bridges to support innovations in water management, broadband access, smart agriculture, sustainable housing, and climate technologies.
- Global and Inclusive Ecosystem: Participants join a growing alumni network from other Google AI accelerators in Tokyo, Madrid, Warsaw, and São Paulo—fostering cross-border collaboration and growth.
- Aligned with Google’s AI Strategy: Part of Google’s broader investment in ethical AI, including the AI Futures Fund, Global AI Opportunity Fund ($120M), and targeted support for AI-forward startups.
- In-Person Engagement: The program concludes with a summit at Google HQ, enabling direct engagement with investors, engineers, and leadership.
The program spans key sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, education, transportation, and climate resilience.
Targeted at early-stage startups between the seed and Series A stages, the initiative provides technical mentorship, product guidance, and networking opportunities to companies that have at least six months of financial runway and early indicators of product-market fit.
While much of the program is delivered virtually, participating founders will also attend an in-person summit at Google’s headquarters.
Startup Selection & Cohort Goals
This year’s 17 selected startups reflect Google’s broadened definition of infrastructure—going beyond traditional roads and bridges to include digital access, health equity, and sustainable systems. The startups in this cohort include,
- Attuned Intelligence – AI-powered voice agents for customer service centers
- Block Harbor – Cybersecurity solutions for connected vehicles
- CircNova – AI-enhanced RNA analysis for drug discovery
- CloudRig – AI tools for construction timeline and resource planning
- Making Space – Inclusive hiring platform matching disabled talent with employers
- MedHaul – Booking platform for non-emergency medical transportation
- Mpathic – Clinical trial monitoring and healthcare automation
- Nimblemind.ai – Secure health data aggregation and management
- Omnia Fishing – AI-generated fishing insights for recreational users
- Otrafy – Supply chain compliance automation
- Partsimony – AI-powered supply chain forecasting tools
- Satlyt – Satellite data analytics for environmental monitoring
- StudyFetch – Personalized AI-driven learning solutions
- Tansy AI – Conversational AI for healthcare record and appointment management
- Tradeverifyd – Global supply chain risk assessment
- Vetr Health – At-home veterinary care powered by AI
- Waterplan – Corporate water risk monitoring and mitigation platform
Program Resources
Participants gain access to Google’s ecosystem of AI tools, including:
- Vertex AI, Gemini, TensorFlow, and Cloud AI Platform
- Technical mentorship from Google engineers
- Executive coaching, sales training, and product design sprints
The program’s structure is designed not just to support engineering development, but to accelerate overall startup growth—from product to market fit to scaling strategies.
Additionally, participants are welcomed into a global alumni network, connecting them to past cohorts in cities like Tokyo, Madrid, Warsaw, and São Paulo.
The experience concludes with an in-person summit at Google HQ, offering face-to-face engagement with Google experts, venture partners, and fellow founders.
A Broader Take on “Infrastructure”
Google’s AI Infrastructure Academy takes a modern approach to infrastructure, supporting startups working in areas,
- Urban planning and disaster response
- Smart agriculture and broadband access
- Water management and sustainable housing
- Manufacturing and climate technology
AI Ecosystem Backed by Google
The Academy complements Google’s wider efforts to advance responsible AI innovation. It sits alongside initiatives such as:
- The AI Futures Fund
- The $120M Global AI Opportunity Fund
- $20M in AI grants for nonprofits and researchers
Google has also confirmed it is shifting more of its startup support—via programs like Founders Academy and Growth Academy—toward AI-focused ventures.
