Google selects 28 AI energy startups for accelerator

Google has announced the selection of 28 startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator programs across North America and Europe, focused on AI solutions for the energy industry.

• 28 startups were selected for the Class of 2026; the cohort spans 12 North American and 16 European startups.
• Google says it will work with founders over the coming months and provide dedicated technical mentorship from its AI and energy experts plus access to Google digital tools and technologies.
• The announcement ties the program to Google’s broader infrastructure goals, citing demand response capabilities at its data centers, energy storage technologies, and energy efficiency solutions.
• Named startups include energy and grid software companies such as Camus Energy, Felix Fusion, Nyquis, Capture Energy, Deepgrid, Kyra, SMPNet, Solship, and Zendo Energy.