Google Opens Applications for Japan Developer Accelerator Program
The program targets Japanese developers with 300 or fewer employees who are early in overseas expansion, offering free access to Google's global data, network, and AI tools.
Reporting from 1 sources: GameBusiness.jp.
Google has opened applications for Google Play Accelerator Japan, a 10-week program supporting overseas expansion for Japanese app and game developers. Fifteen selected companies will receive workshops, mentorship, AI implementation support, and business training. The program runs from September to November 2026.
Google is accepting applications for Google Play Accelerator Japan, a program designed to help Japanese app and game developers expand overseas. The program targets corporations and individual developers based in Japan with 300 or fewer employees. Fifteen selected companies will participate in a 10-week hybrid curriculum starting in September 2026, including a two-day boot camp in Tokyo, eight weeks of master classes and individual mentorship, and a graduation demo day at Playtime in November. Support includes market analysis using Google Play data, overseas marketing case studies, Google AI integration advice, and go-to-market strategy training. Applications are open until July 5, 2026.
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