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Google Certified Innovator Academy 2026 – Application Timeline?

SavioFerraz — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:31:09 GMT

🔍 Hello everyone! 👋

I’ve checked the official Google Certified Innovator page and noticed that the applications for 2026 are not open yet:
📌 https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_br/for-educators/certification-programs/professional-expertise/certified-innovator/?modal_active=none

I’d like to ask if anyone here has more information or an estimated timeline regarding:

✅ When applications for the Google Certified Innovator Academy 2026 might open;
✅ Any expected key dates (applications, selection process, academy start);
✅ Insights from previous years on when applications are usually announced.

If you’ve seen any official updates or have participated in previous cohorts, I’d really appreciate it if you could share.
Thank you very much! 🙏✨

Re: Google Certified Innovator Academy 2026 – Application Timeline?

Nick_Aguina — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:53:27 GMT

Hi Savio,

Thanks so much for reaching out! That is a great question.

We will be making an official announcement in a few weeks regarding the 2026 Innovator Academies. At that time, we will share the full application process, as well as specific dates and locations for the upcoming cohorts.

In the meantime, please keep an eye out for announcements here for those updates! If you have any other questions, feel free to let us know.

Best,

Nick

Re: Google Certified Innovator Academy 2026 – Application Timeline?

SavioFerraz — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:48:09 GMT

Thank you, @Nick_Aguina! Excellent new

I've already bookmarked this to follow the updates, as I'm very interested in participating in the 2026 edition. I'll be keeping an eye on the registration process. See you soon!

Best,

Savio Ferraz | GEG Leader Diadema | Google Certified Trainer | Gemini Certified Educator