Google DeepMind Launches 3-Month Robotics Accelerator in Europe

Program launch and timeline

Google DeepMind announced a new three-month accelerator for robotics startups in Europe. The program is positioned as an effort to help companies move from advanced technical prototypes to market-ready physical AI products.

According to the official program page, applications opened on February 24, 2026 and close on March 25, 2026. The schedule includes a five-day in-person kickoff in London in June 2026, online training and mentoring from June through September, and a three-day in-person graduation event in London in September 2026.

Target startup profile

Early-stage (pre-seed+) startups with verified VC backing.

Headquartered in Europe, with a technical team of at least five members.

Strong AI depth and a roadmap tied to robotics adoption in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, health and life sciences, human-robot interaction, education, and advanced navigation.

What selected teams receive

DeepMind describes the offering as equity-free support, technical deep dives, dedicated mentoring from Google experts, and hands-on collaboration around Google AI and Gemini Robotics models. Eligible startups may also receive up to $350k in credits via the Google for Startups Cloud program.

The move signals stronger commercialization support around embodied AI in Europe, with DeepMind combining model access and go-to-market mentorship in a single track.

Primary sources: official accelerator page and the launch post on X.