Google is doubling down on its commitment to the next generation of digital defenders with the announcement of the Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum. Hosted in London, this two-day event is designed specifically for cybersecurity founders at the Seed to Series A stage, offering a rare bridge between emerging startups and the engineers behind some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence.

The initiative, a collaborative effort involving Google DeepMind and Google Cloud, seeks to move beyond theoretical AI discussions into the realm of practical, strategic integration. Startups chosen for the program will gain hands-on guidance on how to use Gemini—Google’s most capable AI model—to enhance their security products. This includes learning how to build and scale applications using specialized tools (Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs) that allow different software programs to communicate with each other effectively.

Beyond technical workshops, the forum provides a curated environment for founders to engage with a global peer network and receive long-term support through the Google for Startups ecosystem. This ecosystem includes the Gemini Kit, a package of APIs, technical resources, and training designed to lower the barrier to entry for AI adoption. With cybersecurity threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, Google’s latest outreach highlights the growing necessity of integrating sophisticated AI models into defensive security architectures.

Founders interested in participating have until April 29 to apply, securing a chance to work alongside the experts who developed the foundation models currently shaping the AI landscape and the future of digital safety.

Google is doubling down on its commitment to the next generation of digital defenders with the announcement of the Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum. Hosted in London, this two-day event is designed specifically for cybersecurity founders at the Seed to Series A stage, offering a rare bridge between emerging startups and the engineers behind some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence.

The initiative, a collaborative effort involving Google DeepMind and Google Cloud, seeks to move beyond theoretical AI discussions into the realm of practical, strategic integration. Startups chosen for the program will gain hands-on guidance on how to use Gemini—Google’s most capable AI model—to enhance their security products. This includes learning how to build and scale applications using specialized tools (Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs) that allow different software programs to communicate with each other effectively.

Beyond technical workshops, the forum provides a curated environment for founders to engage with a global peer network and receive long-term support through the Google for Startups ecosystem. This ecosystem includes the Gemini Kit, a package of APIs, technical resources, and training designed to lower the barrier to entry for AI adoption. With cybersecurity threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, Google’s latest outreach highlights the growing necessity of integrating sophisticated AI models into defensive security architectures.

Founders interested in participating have until April 29 to apply, securing a chance to work alongside the experts who developed the foundation models currently shaping the AI landscape and the future of digital safety.