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Introducing the Google For Startups Accelerator: Women Founders class of 2021

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The Google for Startups Accelerator program has expanded its support for underrepresented founders by launching a second year of programming specifically for women-led startups in North America. Originally started in 2020 to address gender disparity in the startup ecosystem, this initiative offers mentorship and support to bridge the gap women face in accessing venture capital and accelerator programs. For 2021, twelve women-led startups have been selected to participate, with businesses spanning various industries such as wastewater treatment, wheelchair navigation, food safety, and financial planning. Starting on September 27, these startups will engage in a 10-week intensive virtual program featuring mentorship on technical challenges, machine learning, and nontechnical programming to overcome barriers specific to women founders. The program aims to leverage Google's resources to help these businesses achieve their goals, fostering innovation and growth.

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