Google Partners with Accel to Launch AI Futures × Atoms Program: Co-Investing up to $2 Million per Project, Focusing on Early-Stage AI in India
Google and Accel jointly launched the world's first 'AI Futures × Atoms' fund, targeting Indian and overseas Indian founders. Each project will receive a maximum of $1 million from each side, totaling $2 million, along with up to $350,000 in Google Cloud/Gemini/DeepMind compute credits. The first round focuses on Day One AI products from the 2026 cohort, covering creative tools, entertainment, programming, SaaS, and potential foundational models, aiming to anticipate breakthroughs in large models over the next 12-24 months.