India AI Selects 10 Startups for Global Acceleration Programme in Paris

Ø  Second cohort spans Health Tech, Climate Tech, EdTech, Satellite Intelligence, Cognitive AI and more — continuing India's drive to build global AI leaders through IndiaAI Mission's partnership with Station F and HEC Paris

·         Programme launch: The IndiaAI Mission under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has selected 10 AI startups for the second cohort of its global acceleration programme.

·         Global collaboration: Initiative is conducted in partnership with Station F and HEC Paris.

·         Objective:

o    Help Indian AI startups scale globally

o    Enable market access, funding, and partnerships

o    Strengthen India’s position in global AI innovation

·         Programme structure:

o    3-week online preparation phase

o    3-month immersive residency in Paris

·         Strategic alignment: Supports India’s National AI Strategy through:

o    Cross-border collaboration

o    Exposure to global ecosystems

o    Promotion of responsible and scalable AI

Selected Startups (Cohort II)

·         AI Health Highway India Pvt Ltd – AI-enabled smart stethoscope for cardio-respiratory diagnosis

·         Awiros – Vision AI platform for automation in large-scale environments

·         Cognecto – AI-based infrastructure intelligence platform

·         Flaunt – Multimodal AI agents for beauty/fashion trend analysis and marketing

·         GreenFi.ai (Climateforce Technologies Pvt Ltd) – ESG risk management using AI

·         Infiheal Healthtech Pvt Ltd – Multilingual AI mental health companion

·         InLustro Learning Pvt Ltd – AI-powered job simulation and readiness platform

·         PredCo – AI-driven compliance solutions for manufacturing

·         SkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Pvt Ltd) – AI for Earth and space monitoring

·         TestAIng Solutions Pvt Ltd – QA and compliance suite for responsible AI

Key Takeaway

The initiative reflects India’s push to build globally competitive AI startups, combining domestic innovation with international exposure, mentorship, and investment opportunities.

 

[ABS News Service/17.04.2026]

In a continued commitment to advancing India's AI capabilities on the world stage, the IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced the selection of 10 cutting-edge Indian AI startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme, an international initiative developed in partnership with Station F, Paris and HEC Paris.

The IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme was initiated by the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY, under its Startup Financing Pillar, in collaboration with Station F, the world’s largest startup campus and HEC Paris, one of Europe’s premier business schools. Each cohort equips 10 selected Indian AI startups with resources, expertise and strategic connections necessary to scale internationally.

The program aligns with India’s National AI Strategy, emphasizing cross-border knowledge exchange, exposure to advanced entrepreneurial ecosystems and global market integration. By facilitating access to international markets, fostering innovation and attracting global investments, the initiative supports India’s vision of becoming a leader in AI-driven solutions.

Selected Startups for ISG Cohort II

·         AI Health Highway India Private Limited: AI enabled smart stethoscope to screen, detect and predict cardio respiratory disorders

·         Awiros: Vision AI platform enabling agentic, context-aware intelligence and automation across large-scale physical environments.

·         Cognecto: An AI infrastructure intelligence platform

·         Flaunt: Multimodal AI agents for beauty/fashion trends and short-form video marketing

·         GreenFi.ai Climateforce Technologies Private Limited): AI-enabled risk management software for environment, social and governance compliance

·         Infiheal Healthtech Private Limited: Healo, a multilingual AI mental health companion with human-in-loop

·         InLustro Learning Private Limited: AI-powered job simulation platform validating execution readiness of humans and AI agents before real-world deployment

·         PredCoAI-powered compliance for modern manufacturing across people, process and product

·         SkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Private. Limited.: AI infrastructure for Earth & Space monitoring

·         TestAIng Solutions Private Limited: A comprehensive QA and compliance suite for AI solutions ensuring trusted and responsible AI

These 10 startups have been chosen through a rigorous multi-stage selection process and will represent India's dynamic AI innovation ecosystem at Station F, for an immersive programme designed to support their global scale-up. The programme includes a 3 week online preparation module followed by a three-month immersive residency in Paris, France.

This initiative forms a part of the IndiaAI Mission's broader vision to catalyze India's leadership in responsible, scalable and inclusive AI. Designed by HEC Paris, the programme will provide startups with unparalleled access to resources, mentorship and networking opportunities with leading French and European ecosystem players during their residency.