We are proud to announce that Powerful Medical has been selected by Google to join the prestigious Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health 2024 in Paris. From over 500 applicants across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we were chosen as one of the 24 high-potential healthcare AI startups to participate in this exclusive program.
What is Google for Startups
Google for Startups is dedicated to nurturing dynamic and inclusive startup ecosystems worldwide. By offering a range of programs and initiatives, Google for Startups connects entrepreneurs with essential resources, including mentorship, advanced technologies, and industry best practices. One of their flagship programs, the Google for Startups Growth Academy, is designed to empower high-potential startups by providing them with intensive support and guidance. It offers strategic support and resources to help startups scale, including access to Google’s vast network of experts, customized mentorship, and technical project support.
Short History of Google for Startups
Google for Startups was launched in 2011 with the mission to support startup communities globally by providing them with access to Google’s resources and network. Originally known as Google for Entrepreneurs, it was rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its evolving focus on startups. The initiative quickly expanded, establishing physical campuses in key cities worldwide and launching various programs such as accelerators, mentorship initiatives, and funding opportunities.
Google for Startups Growth Academy
The Google for Startups Growth Academy was launched in 2019 to provide scaling startups with the strategic support and resources they need to accelerate their growth. Initially conceived as part of Google’s broader commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, the Growth Academy focuses on offering customized mentorship, access to Google’s network of experts, and technical support.
Since its inception, the program has helped numerous startups overcome critical challenges and achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a vital resource for high-potential businesses looking to scale and make a meaningful impact in their industries.
Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health
Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health is designed to equip healthcare startups with essential growth skills, internationalization strategies, and Google’s expertise and technology necessary to scale and innovate responsibly. Being chosen for this program offers us an invaluable opportunity to leverage Google resources in our pursuit of improving healthcare outcomes.
The program kicked off this week in Paris with an in-person summit, bringing together the brightest minds in the AI healthcare space. Over the months, we will engage in workshops covering AI best practices, leadership development, responsible innovation, product design, and customer acquisition. Additionally, the program provides mentorship and access to experts across Google Research, Google Health, Verily, Fitbit, and Google DeepMind.
Represented by our CEO Martin Herman and COO Felix Bauer, we participated in the inaugural summit in Paris, highlighting the revolutionary potential of our AI-powered diagnostics and cardiovascular care coordination platform, PMcardio.
“Innovation is the cornerstone of our mission,” said Martin Herman, CEO of Powerful Medical. “The AI health space is moving at a rocket pace, and together with Google’s support and access to resources, we have what it takes to lead the transformation of cardiovascular care as we know it today.”
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, and we aim to change this trajectory by harnessing the power of AI to deliver life-saving innovations in cardiac care. Our technology can diagnose 39 cardiac conditions within seconds using AI, including the ability to detect acute heart attacks three hours ahead and with twice the sensitivity of the current standard of care, making it a breakthrough technology in the fight against cardiovascular diseases.
“The support and resources provided by Google will be instrumental in developing and expanding our life-saving AI technology. We are excited about our plans for global outreach, starting with the U.S. as we await FDA approval and continue building on our strong presence in Europe to bring our advanced solutions to cardiac patients worldwide,” said Felix Bauer, COO of Powerful Medical.
The Google for Startups Growth Academy offers equity-free support, hands-on mentorship, strategic and product guidance, leadership training, and opportunities to expand into new international markets. It also provides a platform for networking with venture capitalists, industry leaders, and fellow founders, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous innovation.
We are excited to be part of this elite cohort and look forward to leveraging Google’s insights and support to further our mission of transforming cardiovascular care through cutting-edge AI technology.
