Startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026 took center stage this week in Las Vegas as Google made one message clear: it wants more AI startups building on its cloud platform.
Alongside product announcements, Google introduced new startup-focused support and highlighted a wide range of fast-growing companies already using or expanding on Google Cloud.
The event showed how aggressively the company is competing for the next generation of AI businesses.
Startups Showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026 Get Major Funding Support
One of the biggest announcements was a new $750 million budget designed to help Google Cloud partners sell more AI agents to enterprise customers.
According to the company, the funding is available to partners ranging from startups to major consulting firms.
The budget can be used for Gemini proof-of-concept projects, forward-deployed engineers from Google, cloud credits and deployment rebates.
That move signals a broader effort to make Google Cloud more attractive for AI builders looking to scale quickly.
Standout Startups Using Google Cloud
Several well-known startups were highlighted during the event for their growing use of Google Cloud technologies.
Lovable is expanding its footprint by launching a new coding agent through Google’s enterprise app marketplace. The company previously said it was on a $400 million ARR track as of February.
Notion is using Gemini models to power text and image generation features inside its productivity platform.
Gamma, an AI-powered presentation platform, is using Nano Banana 2 and other Google Cloud tools.
Inferact, founded by creators of the open-source project vLLM, is accessing Nvidia GPUs through Google Cloud while also using Google’s AI stack.
ComfyUI, known for AI image and multimedia creation, is also using Nano Banana 2 and additional Cloud features.
More Emerging Companies Featured at the Event
Google also recognized a longer list of companies across multiple industries.
These included ChorusView, Emergent AI, ExaCare AI, Insilica, Optii, Parallel AI, Proximal Health, Reducto, Stord, Stylitics, Temporal, Vapi, Vurvey Labs, Wand, Watershed and ZenBusiness.
The range of startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026 reflects how AI is now being applied across logistics, healthcare, research, gaming, retail, sustainability and small business operations.
Why It Matters
The event was more than a product showcase. It also served as a signal that competition for AI startups is intensifying among cloud providers.
By pairing infrastructure, funding and enterprise go-to-market support, Google is trying to become a preferred home for the next wave of AI companies.
For startups looking for growth, visibility and enterprise reach, Google Cloud Next 2026 delivered a clear invitation.
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