The https://developers.google.com/startups/develop https://developers.google.com/startups/develop section reminds me of http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/ http:

The https://developers.google.com/startups/develop https://developers.google.com/startups/develop section reminds me of http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/ http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/ This may also be a way for Google to get eyes on early promising individuals or companies for acquisition or funding (think http://www.intelcapital.com/ http://www.intelcapital.com/ maybe) Edit: Clicking the apply button has a survey that includes how you will be working w/ Google Tech