Building the foundation for AI across the public sector through our partner ecosystem

The demand for AI within the public sector has never been higher. Practitioners and CXO’s are looking for ways to harness AI to improve mission outcomes, enhance security, and streamline operations. However, the path to bring this technology to the public sector is often met with hurdles, from complex compliance requirements, procurement barriers, and the limitations of legacy environments.

At Google Public Sector, we are closing the gap between commercial-grade innovation and public sector mission requirements by empowering an ecosystem where partners can build, certify, and sell solutions faster than ever before. Today, we are excited to share new initiatives that bridge the gap between innovation and implementation. We are focused on what matters most: empowering the growth of every partner, aligning our teams, and making it easier to bring solutions to public sector customers.

Empowering the next generation: A new federal AI startup accelerator in collaboration with NVIDIA

The first step in this journey is ensuring the next generation of startups can navigate the federal landscape. At the heart of this momentum is the Google Public Sector federal startup accelerator program, the inaugural cohort launched in collaboration with NVIDIA. Specifically designed for AI-focused ISVs in the federal market, this initiative provides startups with engineering support and direct access to Google Cloud and NVIDIA’s compute power to solve the government’s toughest challenge.

We are proud to kick off this program with our initial cohort of pioneering companies including USAI.IO, Rhombus Power, Aalyria, and Trase. These organizations represent the cutting edge of AI innovation and we are thrilled to support their journey. To learn more about the program, please complete the interest form.

Google Public Sector ISV ATO Accelerator program

Access to technology is only half the battle; the other half is the rigorous security standards required to deploy it. One of the obstacles for any ISV entering the federal space is achieving Authority to Operate (ATO). To address this, Google Public Sector has expanded its ATO Accelerator program to offer up to $1M in funding for eligible ISVs. This financial backing, combined with dedicated engineering, ensures that mission-critical AI tools aren’t sidelined by FedRAMP and Impact Level (IL) paperwork, but are instead moved quickly into the hands of practitioners who need them the most. To fast track deployment, eligible ISV’s can learn more and apply for the Google Public Sector ISV ATO Accelerator program.

Modernizing procurement in partnership with Carahsoft

Scaling innovation also requires a modern approach to procurement. In partnership with Carahsoft, we are launching the Distributor Channel Private Offer (DCPO) on our Google Cloud ISV Marketplace. This is a 2-tier model that allows partners to resell a vast catalog of solutions from providers such as Palo Alto Networks and Red Hat, while helping customers maximize their enterprise agreements.

Real world impact: improving the consumer healthcare journey in California with Deloitte

The true value and impact of our partner ecosystem can be seen on the people it serves. Covered California recently expanded its partnership with Google Public Sector and Deloitte to transform CalHEERS, the integrated health insurance eligibility and enrollment platform serving millions of Californians, ushering in a new era of AI-driven efficiency. By scaling Google Cloud’s Document AI (DocAI) solution across its healthcare insurance eligibility workflows, Covered California has set a national standard for public health innovation, automating complex document verification for millions of residents at an unprecedented scale. The system ensures that all Californians—including those with limited or no credit history—receive faster, more equitable access to high-quality healthcare.

Leveraging advanced AI technologies from Google Cloud and human expertise, Covered California’s CalHEERS program has achieved:

• 40% reduction in manual tasks: By automating high-volume document processing, staff can now prioritize guiding consumers through complex healthcare choices.
• Rapid innovation at scale: Automated verification now covers 25 new and different document types, accelerating eligibility determinations and reducing the system’s exposure to identity and document fraud.

Building the future together

These are not just software deployments; they are monumental shifts in how government agencies protect, serve, and deliver on their most vital missions. Together with our partners, we are helping public sector organizations successfully adopt AI, enhance security, and modernize operations, all on an integrated and AI-optimized stack.

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We are excited to continue building the future together. Join our partner ecosystem today