Watch out, Singaporean founder friends! Google and EnterpriseSG are launching an accelerator for Singapore-based generative AI startups.

Oh, and in case you missed it, Salesforce also announced the launch of their Startup Program with Digital Industry Singapore to help local startups innovate and drive growth.

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🌟 Keep it 100

Google and EnterpriseSG announced the launch of an accelerator that will help 100 AI startups launch and grow their products over the next three years.

Startups from seed to Series B stage can apply. And here’s what’s in it for you!

• Access to Google Cloud’s AI technology. Yes, even their pre-trained generative AI models.
• Get technical support and mentorship from Google’s product development teams, AI engineers, and ecosystem partners like Alpha JWC Ventures and Red Dragon AI.

‍Some more detail. The first batch of 20 startups will undergo a three-month accelerator program starting in April. They’ll receive $261K* ($350K SGD) in Google Cloud credits upon graduation.

• Selected startups will also receive $$$ from EnterpriseSG’s Startup SG Tech Grant.

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☁️ Welcome, Salesforce

Startups who join the Salesforce Startup Program can get access to Salesforce’s AI-powered products, marketplaces, mentorship programs, and joint GTM opportunities.

• Oh, and startups can also access their investment arm, Salesforce Ventures, and get a chance to join business mentorship programs and networking opportunities.

About the program. The Salesforce Startup program debuted in India in 2021, and Singapore is the second country to host it.

• They’ve seen participation from over 200 startups, including Yellow.ai and HR unicorn Darwinbox.

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*1 SGD = 0.745 USD