Google DeepMind Accelerator
Robotics
Supporting the new generation of physical AI
A three-month program for robotics startups across Europe, from June–September 2026. Helping build the next generation of physical AI with Google DeepMind.
Our mission is to empower high potential, early stage startups through Google’s AI and Gemini Robotics Models. We’re helping transform their discoveries into market-leading ventures – and to power an era of intelligent physical AI.
About the program
The Google DeepMind Accelerator is designed to help robotics startups bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and market-leading ventures.
Our mission is to empower high potential, early stage startups through Google’s AI and Gemini Robotics Models.
How it works
We’re supporting a cohort of 10-15 early stage robotics startups tackling their technical challenges that can help grow their businesses
Through a hybrid combination of digital training, 1:1 mentorship, and hands-on workshops over 12-15 intensive weeks
With equity-free support and unique access to Google’s extensive AI knowledge and technical infrastructure
Who we’re looking for
- Early stage (pre seed+) with verified VC backing
- Headquartered in Europe
- Established technical team (i.e. 5+ members) with deep in-house AI expertise – all members of your team should be available to join the program, including founders (CEO and CTO)
- Focused on driving the next wave of robotics adoption
- AI as a core driver of your current product – or a central pillar of your future technical roadmap
- Operating in logistics, manufacturing, health and life sciences, human robot interaction, education and learning, advanced navigation verticals
If your start-up doesn’t exactly match one of the verticals above, please consider applying. If you’re helping to drive the next generation of physical AI, we want to hear from you.
Program benefits
Equity-free support
We’re providing equity-free support for the duration of the program. After startups graduate, they’ll receive ongoing support through the Google Accelerator Alumni Network.
Training
We’re providing training tailored to individual technical and business challenges, with exclusive invitations to tech bootcamps hosted by Google.
Mentoring
Startups will receive dedicated mentoring from Google teams and AI experts – with tailored support on tech, product, and business.
Technical project partnership
Google experts will work hand-in-hand with startups on the biggest tech challenges, engaging with Google AI and Gemini Robotics Models to help organizations move from prompt to production.
Google product credits
We offered selected startups up to $350k in credits from the Google for Startups Cloud program. Terms and Conditions apply.
Exposure
At the end of the program, each startup will have the opportunity to showcase their business achievements to our network of mentors, partners and Google teams during the Demo Day.
Meet the cohort
Meet the 15 startups shaping the future of robotics and embodied AI across Europe.
These startups reflect the growing momentum of robotics and intelligent systems across Europe. Each company will receive mentorship and strategic guidance from Google DeepMind and Google to help them accelerate development and scale responsibly.
3D-Components AS
An AI-driven platform that automates welding selection and inspection, delivering results 280× faster than traditional trial-and-error methods.
Acumino
Develops hardware-agnostic Physical AI that enables robots to perform complex industrial tasks in a scalable, cost-efficient, reliable manner with high ROI.
Adapta Robotics
Provides a flexible software ecosystem for scalable and cost-effective device testing in industries like automotive and healthcare.
AUAR (Automated Architecture)
Makes homebuilding more affordable by deploying robotic MicroFactories directly to construction sites.
Bubble Robotics
Building the ocean's autonomous workforce: a vessel-free constellation of self-docking surface and subsea robots that see, hear, and act, feeding a live underwater world model.
Danu Robotics
Uses embodied AI robotic systems to automate complex waste sorting, increasing efficiency, improving safety, and enabling scalable recovery of valuable materials that supports the circular economy.
Deltia GmbH
Digitizes production-line work, transforming workflows into process graphs that help teams optimize manual processes and automate repetitive tasks so people can focus where they matter most.
Embodied AI
Deploys teleoperated humanoids that collect data during customer service to continuously train and improve their manipulation skills.
Extend Robotics
Provides teleoperation software and data pipelines that help train and fine-tune foundation models for real-world robotics applications.
Forgis
Develops AI agents that understand machines like experienced engineers, predicting failures and optimizing operations.
Generative Bionics
Amplifies human potential by developing humanoid robots based on physical AI, developed in Europe but built to scale globally.
Qualia
Building infrastructure that enables companies to turn robotic foundation models into working deployments, automating and optimizing time-consuming manual labor.
ROBEAUTE
Building microrobots that navigate through brain tissue to diagnose, treat and monitor neuropathology, establishing a new physical infrastructure layer in neurosurgery.
Staer
Uses computer vision on existing cameras and sensors to build 3D spatial models of facilities, giving robots a shared environment to navigate and operators real-time visibility into how their physical operations actually run.
Touchlab
Uses advanced nano inks to create an “e-skin” that gives robots a high-resolution sense of touch across flexible surfaces.