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Google Cloud Innovators

The Innovators program gives developers and practitioners the latest updates, access to technologies and expertise, and exclusive benefits to build your skills on Google Cloud.

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Join Innovators

As you grow your cloud experience, the Google Cloud Innovators program is here to support you.
As an Innovator, you will receive invitations to hear from Google Cloud executives and Developer Advocates, roadmap presentations, and invitations to community events designed to help you learn faster and grow your skills.

Become a member

Premium

Innovators Plus

Developer benefits valued at >$1,500 for only $299/year.

Invite-Only

Champion Innovators

Leaders nominated by Googlers for their contributions to the cloud community.

Innovators program benefits

	No Cost Google Cloud Innovators	Premium Innovators Plus	Invite Only Champion Innovators
Core benefits
Join live discussions, AMAs, and roadmap sessions to learn the latest directly from Googlers
Stay on top of the latest Google Cloud news right in your inbox
Innovators digital badge and video conference background
500 credits of labs and learning on Skills Boost for new users
Premium benefits
Access to the entire 700+ on-demand training paths catalog on Google Cloud Skills Boost ($299/year retail value)
Exclusive Innovators Plus welcome package
$500 Google Cloud credits
Bonus $500 Google Cloud credits after the first certification earned each year
Google Cloud certification voucher (up to $200 retail value)
Access to live learning events led by Google Cloud experts
Quarterly technical briefings hosted by Google Cloud executives
1-to-1 consultations with Google Cloud experts
Invite-Only benefits
Publication to the Champions Content Library
Opportunity to author original content to the Google Cloud Blog
Private Google Group and Discord for announcements and discussions
Exclusive Champions welcome package
"Recognized Member" status in Google Cloud Collective on Stack Overflow
Discount to select events*

Special announcement for Innovators!

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with the Google Cloud Community to create a unified hub for Innovators to learn, get help, and connect globally. In addition to the existing Innovators benefits you will also get access to the following new benefits and resources:

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Upcoming sessions for members

Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in AI with live and on-demand content selected for Innovators. Learn from experts, gain skills, and connect with other members of the community.

Innovators Live

Early Career (0 - 5 years)

September 26, 2023

Cost optimization best practices for Google Cloud Storage

Innovators Live

Early Career (0 - 5 years)

September 28, 2023

Generative AI powered use cases for data engineers

Innovators Live

Early Career (0 - 5 years)

September 28, 2023

Simplify and secure cloud identity management with Google Cloud Identity, Microsoft AD, and Azure AD

Innovators Live

Early Career (0 - 5 years)

October 4, 2023

AI Readiness: How to prepare, accelerate, and scale

Innovators Live

Early Career (0 - 5 years)

October 11, 2023

Ask Me Anything: Google Cloud Data Analytics

Innovators Live

Early Career (0 - 5 years)

October 25, 2023

Security, Privacy, and Risk in a Gen AI world: Top 5 strategies to win the new cat and mouse game

Featured Champions

Everyone is welcome to join the Google Cloud Innovators program - developers, students, cloud practitioners . . . any Google Cloud user. Champion Innovators are the few who rise above and inspire us all. Champion Innovators are nominated by Googlers. In the coming months we will be opening additional paths to membership.

Africa

Phyllis Atieno

Google Workspace

Asia

Jerry Jalava

Modern Architecture

Uruguay

Paula Martínez

Cloud AI/ML

Africa

Michael Mekuleyi

Cloud AI/ML

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FAQs

What is the Google Cloud Innovators program?

The Innovators program is the program for all developers, technical practitioners, students, and users across Google Cloud - including Workspace - to support your personal and professional growth.

How do I join the Innovators program?

You can join the Innovators program by clicking the "Become Member" button above.

Who do I reach out to if I have questions?

You can send the team an e-mail at: googlecloudinnovators@google.com

How do I control what e-mails I receive?

You control the e-mails you receive from the Innovators program by visiting the My Community section of your Developer Profile and clicking "View Settings" for Google Cloud Innovators.

What if I opt out of the program emails?

You can opt out of the program emails and will remain a member of the program unless you explicitly leave the program.

How do I leave the Innovators program?

You can find a "Leave group" button by visiting the My Community section of your Developer Profile and clicking "View Settings" for Google Cloud Innovators.

What if I update or change the information in the fields required to join?

You can choose to update or remove any of those fields from your Developer Profile after you've joined the program without affecting your membership status.

How do I become a Google Cloud Community member?

Go to the Google Cloud Community, click the blue button in the top right, "Log in to ask a question," and then follow the steps to sign up. You can refer to this help article for additional details.

I'm a Google Cloud Innovator, but I don't see my avatar icon in the Google Cloud Community. What should I do?

Upon joining the Google Cloud Innovators program, please wait up to 24 business hours to see your verified status appear within the Community.
Still not seeing your verified status after 24 business hours? Reach out to gc-customer-community@google.com.

Do I need to use the same email address in both communities?

Yes, in order for us to be able to badge you within the Google Cloud community, please use the same email address used to create your Developer Profile and sign up for Innovators.