"Google has announced ‘Startup School: Prompt to Prototype’, a hands-on AI entrepreneurship program empowering Indian founders to build AI-driven prototypes without coding, from Nov 27 to Dec 7, 2025."
Google Empowers Indian Entrepreneurs with AI Startup School
Google has unveiled a new initiative called ‘Startup School: Prompt to Prototype’, a two-week online program designed to help early-stage Indian founders and startup teams rapidly turn their ideas into working AI prototypes. Scheduled from November 27 to December 7, 2025, this program aims to make AI entrepreneurship more accessible to innovators across India, including those from tier-II and tier-III cities.
What is Google’s ‘Prompt to Prototype’ Program?
The program offers guided workshops, mentorship, and training sessions focused on AI-first prototyping. Participants will learn how to use Google’s AI ecosystem—including Gemini, Imagen, Veo, NotebookLM, Nano Banana, and AI Studio—to build intelligent products without requiring deep coding knowledge.
Program Highlights
- AI-First Prototyping: Learn to ideate and build prototypes using prompt-based AI tools.
- AI-Powered Research: Convert your ideas into data-driven applications.
- Creative Studio Sessions: Focus on user engagement and market validation.
- Expert Mentorship: Guidance from Google and industry experts.
- Certification: Earn a Google-recognized Certificate of Participation.
Top-performing participants will qualify for the ‘Build the Future’ Showcase in January 2026, gaining further mentorship and exposure for their innovations.
Government and Industry Partnerships
This program is backed by leading Indian government and industry bodies such as MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India, IndiaAI Mission, and Nasscom. It aligns closely with India’s Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047 initiatives, helping the nation move toward becoming a global AI powerhouse.
Roadmap and Curriculum
| Stage | Focus Area | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Idea Validation | Learn frameworks to test market demand | Validated business opportunity |
| Prototyping | Build MVPs with Google AI tools | Working prototype |
| Showcase | Present to peers and mentors | Eligible for Jan 2026 showcase |
Why This Matters for India’s AI Ecosystem
India’s AI startup ecosystem has seen exponential growth, expanding 3.7 times in the past year. With the Rs 10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission and over Rs 2,000 crore dedicated to AI startup funding, the ecosystem is thriving. In 2025 alone, Google’s AI First Accelerator selected 20 startups from over 1,600 applicants, underscoring India’s growing presence in generative AI innovation.
How to Apply
Applications are now open for Google’s Startup School: Prompt to Prototype. Founders can apply directly via the official referral link below:
Apply Here → https://goo.gle/GFSIndiaPromptToPrototype
For more details and eligibility criteria, visit the official pages:
FAQs
1. Who can apply for Google’s Startup School program?
Early-stage founders, startup teams, and entrepreneurs from across India—especially those exploring AI-powered product ideas—are eligible to apply.
2. Is coding experience required?
No. The program is designed to help even non-technical founders use Google’s AI tools to create working prototypes.
3. What are the key benefits for participants?
Participants gain mentorship from experts, Google product training, certification, and a chance to be showcased in the ‘Build the Future’ event in January 2026.
