Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE:ACN), and Google Public Sector (NASDAQ:GOOG) have announced a programme to help US federal agencies develop and deploy artificial intelligence agents using Google’s Gemini models.
The initiative, known as Gemini launchpads, is designed to support government organisations in building AI applications that can connect with existing data systems and automate administrative and operational processes.
The programme will involve placing specialised Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) within federal agencies to work directly with government teams on developing, implementing and managing AI agents.
Accenture Federal Services is also training an initial group of engineers with Google Cloud expertise as part of a broader plan to establish a workforce of 1,000 FDEs through its Gemini Enterprise Business Group.
The Gemini launchpads programme focuses on providing technical support to federal agencies seeking to incorporate AI agents into their operations.
Forward Deployed Engineers will work alongside government personnel to identify potential applications, develop AI agents and integrate them with existing technology infrastructure.
AI agents are software systems designed to perform tasks or coordinate workflows using artificial intelligence models, data sources and connected applications.
The proposed deployments are intended to help agencies automate processes that currently involve multiple systems or administrative steps.
Accenture Federal Services said the engineers will support the development, deployment and ongoing management of these systems.
The approach is intended to allow agencies to develop applications based on their operational requirements rather than relying exclusively on standardised software products.
The companies did not disclose the number of agencies participating in the initial programme or provide a timetable for the first deployments.
Accenture Federal Services is training an initial cohort of engineers with Google Cloud skills to support the initiative.
The training forms part of Accenture’s broader commitment to establish a 1,000-person Forward Deployed Engineer workforce through its Gemini Enterprise Business Group.
The engineers will be responsible for helping organisations implement AI agents using Google’s Gemini technology and cloud infrastructure.
Their work is expected to include connecting AI systems with organisational data, configuring applications and supporting deployment within existing technology environments.
The announcement did not specify how many engineers are included in the initial training group or when the full 1,000-person workforce is expected to be established.
Accenture also did not disclose the financial investment associated with the training and workforce expansion.
Alongside the engineering programme, Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector are developing pre-built AI agents for functions commonly performed by government organisations.
The initial areas identified include human resources, finance and supply chain management.
These applications are intended to operate within the Gemini platform and provide agencies with starting points for developing their own automated workflows.
In human resources, AI agents could be configured to support administrative processes involving personnel information and internal requests.
Finance-related applications may involve processing information across financial systems, while supply chain applications could assist with coordinating data and operational activities.
The companies have not disclosed detailed specifications, performance results or deployment dates for the proposed pre-built agents.
The actual functions available to participating agencies will depend on how the systems are configured and integrated with their existing infrastructure.
Ron Ash, Chief Executive Officer of Accenture Federal Services, said the collaboration aims to introduce AI agents into government operations through direct engagement with federal agency teams.
Ash described the objective as deploying purpose-built agents “to transform work at the heart of government operations”.
The programme is intended to combine technical development with an understanding of the operational requirements of individual agencies.
Karen Dahut, Chief Executive Officer of Google Public Sector, said the collaboration brings together Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure with Accenture Federal Services’ experience working with federal organisations.
According to Dahut, the approach is intended to help agencies develop AI agents suited to their specific activities and technology environments.
The companies did not announce individual federal contracts or disclose revenue expectations associated with the programme.
Federal agencies will also be able to participate in practical workshops at The Forge, a facility in Washington, D.C.
The location includes a dedicated development space known as The Prototyping Lab, where government personnel can examine potential applications of AI agents.
The workshops will include live demonstrations showing how AI agents can be used across different government functions.
The facility is intended to provide opportunities for agencies to assess potential use cases before proceeding with wider implementation.
The announcement did not specify workshop schedules, participation fees or the number of agencies expected to attend.
The Gemini launchpads initiative expands the collaboration between Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector in the US government technology market.
The programme combines embedded engineering teams, pre-built AI applications and practical workshops to support the development of AI agents for federal operations.
Accenture’s planned 1,000-person engineering workforce represents a commitment to building technical capacity for AI deployment, although the timing and scale of initial agency participation remain undisclosed.
Further developments will depend on agency adoption, successful integration with government systems and the operational performance of the applications developed.
The companies have not provided financial forecasts or contract values associated with the initiative.
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