A dedicated program for ML/AI startups focused on Solving for India’s pressing needs
Bringing the best of Google to Indian startups, Google announced Launchpad Accelerator India — a new comprehensive mentorship program, tailored exclusively for startups based in India, deploying Machine Learning/AI to build solutions for India’s local needs.
Launchpad Accelerator India program builds on the success of the global Launchpad Accelerator program, and has been designed to grow the AI/ML ecosystem in India by helping Indian startups build scalable solutions for India’s unique problems. The three-month accelerator will provide a cohort of 8-10 Indian startups with mentorship, and access to the best of Google – its people, network and technologies. Upto $100K of Google Cloud Credits will also be provided.
Roy Glasberg, Global Launchpad Founder said “India has the appetite to build entrepreneurs of the future and we are proud to announce a focused program for the next wave of Indian entrepreneurs, who are using new technologies to solve for India’s needs. Over the years, Google has worked with some incredible startups across India who are using advanced technologies such as AI/ML to tackle everything from Agri-Tech to Language Web, Healthcare and Transportation. With the dedicated India-only Launchpad Accelerator program, we will be able to build a bridge between startups and the industry ecosystem; and support them to drive innovation in the India market.”
The India focused accelerator program is building on Google’s “Solve for India” road show from last year. Ten Indian startups were shortlisted from across India – and underwent four days in one-on-one consults with experts from Google and mentors from the industry to solve critical product and growth challenges.
As part of the Launchpad Accelerator India, the shortlisted startups will go through extensive mentorship and support from the best of Google in AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, Web, Product Strategy and Marketing.
