Overview

This program offers support for early-stage technology startups and small businesses developing innovative products in hardware, software, gaming, and connected technologies.

Eligibility

Must be an entrepreneur or small business with fewer than 20 full-time employees.
Project must focus on technology or digital gaming.
Product must include innovation in hardware or software, new materials, or functional/technical innovation.
At least one team member must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. resident, or O-1 visa holder.
Project bank account must be based in the United States.
Primary applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Project must comply with all Kickstarter platform rules.
Applicants must intend to run a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.

Benefits

Selected participants receive a comprehensive support package including:

$10,000 pledge toward the project’s crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter.
Hands-on guidance from Kickstarter’s Design & Technology team.
Free access to training programs developed by Google, including the Google AI Professional Certificate.
Access to Kickstarter’s entrepreneur community forum and networking opportunities.
Promotion through Kickstarter’s email newsletters and social media channels.
Potential eligibility to apply for Google Accelerator programmes.