Google Chooses 20 Indian AI Startups for ‘AI-First’ Accelerator Programme

Google has selected 20 AI startups in India for its accelerator “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First,” chosen from around 1,600 applicants. The cohort spans sectors like healthcare, climate, finance and education, and includes founders working on foundational AI models, multimodal systems and agentic platforms. Support will include access to Google Cloud infrastructure, Gemini models, technical mentorship, and go-to-market assistance under the IndiaAI Mission. The move signals rising investor confidence in India’s AI startup ecosystem amid increasing enterprise adoption and regulatory clarity.