Google launches support program for startups in the field of sustainability

Google is launching a funding program for startups committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program will consider startups from Europe and Africa.

 

 

With almost 4000 employees from 85 nations, Zurich is Google's largest research and development location outside the USA. (Image: Unsplash)

Google is launching a support program for startups committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The six-month program for up to ten startups from Europe and Africa provides access to training, products and technical support, and mentors.

Google Environmental Insights Explorer 

The program was announced by Kate Brandt, Google's global sustainability officer, at the Web Summit in Lisbon. There, Kate Brandt spoke about the role of technology in addressing climate change and other environmental challenges.

In her keynote address, she also highlighted the addition of 20 more cities to the Google Environmental Insights Explorer which cities can use to measure and manage their emissions.

You can find more information about the program in this english blogpost.

You can also find more information about Google's work in sustainability on our Website.

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