Google India is launching its 2026 AI startup accelerator program, focusing on agentic AI, multimodal AI, physical AI, and sovereign AI.
Why it matters
This initiative by Google India highlights the growing importance of AI development within the country and signals a commitment to nurturing local AI talent and innovation. By focusing on specific, cutting-edge AI domains like agentic and sovereign AI, Google aims to accelerate the creation of localized, advanced AI solutions, potentially boosting India's competitiveness in the global AI landscape and fostering a robust AI ecosystem.
Google India is looking for new AI companies in India to join their special program. These companies will get help to build advanced AI tools for things like smart robots and AI that can understand different types of information.
Indian startups focused on AI are attracting significant investment, with projections indicating continued acceleration in funding for the sector.
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