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AND Digital partners with Google for Startups Cloud Programme
AND Digital has formed a partnership with the Google for Startups Cloud Programme to provide robust support for emerging retail startups.
Through this collaboration, startups in AND Digital's AND Startup Accelerator programme gain access to a wide array of Google resources designed to help early-stage founders harness the full capabilities of Google Cloud, including its cutting-edge AI innovations.
Startup founders in the AND Startup Accelerator programme will benefit from:
- A comprehensive package of Google Cloud credits, allowing founders to experiment, build, and scale their businesses cost-effectively
- Learning resources such as hands-on labs, exclusive workshops, access to Google Cloud experts, and live in-depth classes to help startups develop using the latest Gen AI solutions, including Gemini
- Access to a dedicated Startup Success Manager, providing founders with a single point of contact for all Google-related needs
- Discounts on various Google products, including Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Meet), Google Maps Platform, and more
"Upskilling and supporting innovation is part of our DNA. For a decade now, we've been helping organisations to drive successful digital transformation and close their digital skills gap. This is especially important in AI. It's an area we are championing, and we are delighted to be partnering with Google Cloud in helping more startups build technical cloud and AI capabilities and solve their business challenges," said Leena Pankhania, AI Strategy & Transformation Product Lead, AND Digital.
"At Google Cloud, we are committed to supporting startups from the beginning of their journey. Partnering with AND Digital to provide dedicated resources for startups in their portfolio is part of our effort to continue that commitment and power the next generation of retail startups. We are excited to equip AND Startup Accelerator with our open and optimised stack for AI, broad choice of infrastructure solutions, and many important resources tailored for startups," said James Lee, General Manager, Startups and AI, Google Cloud.
Startups can learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Programme at https://cloud.google.com/startup.