<p class="drop-cap" data-block-key="2l0sy">Google has announced the 17 newest startups selected for the Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure.</p>
<p data-block-key="4hfai">This group of founders will receive access to Google AI experts as well as training on leadership and advanced sales and marketing strategies. They’ll also become a part of Google&#8217;s global founder community.</p>
<p data-block-key="4hfai">This is a program built for Seed to Series A startups on the cusp of accelerated growth and interested in advancing their company’s sales, product, and leadership skills.</p>
<p data-block-key="4hfai">Here are the startups in the latest cohort:</p>
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<li data-block-key="epem3"><a href="https://www.attuned-intelligence.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Attuned Intelligence</a> (Florida): Uses AI-powered voice agents to enhance patient access and reduce operational burden.</li>
<li data-block-key="e68a2"><a href="https://www.blockharbor.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Block Harbor</a> (Michigan): Provides cybersecurity for connected vehicles and autonomous systems.</li>
<li data-block-key="dckr3"><a href="https://www.circnova.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CircNova</a> (Michigan): Uses AI to design and develop circular RNA therapeutics targeting previously &#8220;undruggable&#8221; diseases.</li>
<li data-block-key="86tfr"><a href="https://www.cloudrigsoftware.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CloudRig</a> (Virginia): Provides tools for civil, earthwork and utilities contractors to optimize field operations.</li>
<li data-block-key="cjpov"><a href="https://www.makingspace.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Making Space</a> (California): Connects companies acquiring talent with Disabled people and provides essential education.</li>
<li data-block-key="454sq"><a href="https://www.gomedhaul.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MedHaul</a> (Tennessee): Connects hospitals and clinics with high-quality transportation partners.</li>
<li data-block-key="4ovr9"><a href="https://mpathic.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mpathic</a> (Washington): Provides real-time patient insights to health systems, life science organizations, and private clinics to improve healthcare engagement and outcomes.</li>
<li data-block-key="ba74l"><a href="https://nimblemind.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nimblemind.ai</a> (Illinois): Organizes multimodal healthcare data to improve outcomes.</li>
<li data-block-key="2pu23"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnia-fishing-spots-maps/id1596505528" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Omnia Fishing</a> (Minnesota): Delivers personalized fishing recommendations and generates valuable water-resource data.</li>
<li data-block-key="28pnp"><a href="https://www.otrafy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Otrafy</a> (Texas): Helps manufacturers streamline procurement, regulatory compliance and sustainability workflows.</li>
<li data-block-key="55kb4"><a href="https://partsimony.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Partsimony</a> (New York): Provides manufacturers with adaptive and resilient manufacturing supply chains.</li>
<li data-block-key="doa2j"><a href="https://satlyt.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Satlyt</a> (California): Enables the networking layer for untethered compute on satellites.</li>
<li data-block-key="5et5v"><a href="https://www.studyfetch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">StudyFetch</a> (New York): Provides tools for students and teachers to create personalized learning experiences.</li>
<li data-block-key="qo2j"><a href="https://tansy.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tansy AI</a> (Michigan): Schedules healthcare appointments, provides coverage information, and helps users manage their health.</li>
<li data-block-key="dth2j"><a href="https://tradeverifyd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tradeverifyd</a> (Montana): Helps businesses proactively manage real-time supply chain risk globally.</li>
<li data-block-key="6v8dj"><a href="https://www.vetrhealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vetr Health</a> (Michigan): Provides in-home veterinary care.</li>
<li data-block-key="elbng"><a href="https://www.waterplan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waterplan</a> (California): Helps businesses manage water-related risks and ensure business continuity.</li>
</ul>

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