SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 18, 2025 — Plug and Play, the world’s largest open innovation platform based in Silicon Valley, today announced a new collaboration with Google Pixel for Business. This collaboration will give startups within the Plug and Play ecosystem the opportunity to get hands-on with the newest Pixel devices and demo the latest features. Pixel is engineered by Google to bring the best of Gemini, designed to boost productivity, collaboration, and security.

By introducing Pixel for Business into its startup programs, Plug and Play will offer founders direct experience with how AI-driven mobile technology can contribute to their workflow. Pixel 10's built-in Gemini features support daily tasks like summarizing emails, translating conversations, brainstorming with Gemini Live, and connecting smoothly with familiar Google Workspace apps such as Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar.¹

Additionally, Magic Cue is designed to simplify your digital life by anticipating and proactively suggesting relevant info and helpful actions.² Calling your airline? It finds your flight info from your email. A client texts asking the location for dinner? Magic Cue finds the restaurant from your calendar.

Startups will also find value in the included enterprise-grade security, comprehensive device management, and a commitment to 7 years of software updates³, all built to help protect business data.

“Through our collaboration with Plug and Play, we're putting the AI-powered tools of Pixel for Business directly into the hands of the next generation of innovators. Our goal is to equip these high-growth companies with a secure and intelligent platform that helps them work faster, smarter, and more connected." — Claudia Goya,  Director, Pixel for Business

This collaboration provides startups with the chance to experience new levels of efficiency and creativity, while enabling Google Pixel for Business to engage directly with the next generation of high-growth companies.

"We are excited to welcome Google Pixel for Business as a new partner to the Plug and Play ecosystem," said Johannes Rott, VP Partnerships at Plug and Play. "This collaboration is a perfect fit, as we are always seeking to provide our startups with cutting-edge tools to help them succeed. By giving them access to the newest Pixel hardware and its integrated Gemini AI capabilities, we are empowering the next generation of founders to work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and innovate faster."

Together, Plug and Play and Google Pixel for Business are equipping early-stage companies with tools that make work faster, smarter, and more connected.

Additional Resources

1. Learn more about Google Pixel for Business: https://pixel.google/business/. 
2. Learn more about Plug and Play’s IT perks for startups: https://pnptc-it-perks.getproven.com/vendors?limit=10. 

About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.    

Plug and Play Media Contact
Jacky Tsang
Senior Communications & PR Associate
press@pnptc.com  

Disclaimers:
_{¹ Gemini mobile app availability may vary by country and language. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection required.
² Available on select devices, languages, and countries. Works with compatible accounts and some features may not be available based on corporate account settings. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.
³ Requires this disclaimer: "Pixel updates for 7 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. See g.co/pixel/updates for details.}