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10 Cutting-Edge Indian Startups Selected for Cohort II of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme

PRID2252858 MinistryMinistry of Electronics & IT Released17 April 2026 Reading10 min

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 Posted On: 17 APR 2026 11:50AM by PIB Delhi 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 PredCo : AI-powered compliance for modern manufacturing across people, process and product SkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Private. Limited. : AI infrastructure for Earth & Space monitoring Daten & Wissen Private Limited: Plug-&-play VisionAI agents & VisionLLM that turn any existing camera into a acting enterprise intelligence system, on the edge, across any sector 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. **** MSZ (Release ID: 2252858) Visitor Counter : 2609 Read this release in: Gujarati , Urdu , हिन्दी , Bengali , Punjabi , Telugu Ministry of Electronics & IT 10 Cutting-Edge Indian Startups Selected for Cohort II of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme 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 Posted On: 17 APR 2026 11:50AM by PIB Delhi 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 PredCo : AI-powered compliance for modern manufacturing across people, process and product SkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Private. Limited. : AI infrastructure for Earth & Space monitoring Daten & Wissen Private Limited: Plug-&-play VisionAI agents & VisionLLM that turn any existing camera into a acting enterprise intelligence system, on the edge, across any sector 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. **** MSZ (Release ID: 2252858) 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" /> 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 <ul style="margin-left:40px"> <li style="text-align:justify">AI Health Highway India Private Limited: AI enabled smart stethoscope to screen, detect and predict cardio respiratory disorders</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Awiros: Vision AI platform enabling agentic, context-aware intelligence and automation across large-scale physical environments.</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Cognecto: An AI infrastructure intelligence platform </li> <li style="text-align:justify">Flaunt: Multimodal AI agents for beauty/fashion trends and short-form video marketing</li> <li style="text-align:justify">GreenFi.ai Climateforce Technologies Private Limited): AI-enabled risk management software for environment, social and governance compliance</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Infiheal Healthtech Private Limited: Healo, a multilingual AI mental health companion with human-in-loop</li> <li style="text-align:justify">InLustro Learning Private Limited: AI-powered job simulation platform validating execution readiness of humans and AI agents before real-world deployment</li> <li style="text-align:justify">PredCo: AI-powered compliance for modern manufacturing across people, process and product</li> <li style="text-align:justify">SkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Private. Limited.: AI infrastructure for Earth & Space monitoring</li> <li style="text-align:justify">Daten & Wissen Private Limited: Plug-&-play VisionAI agents & VisionLLM that turn any existing camera into a acting enterprise intelligence system, on the edge, across any sector</li> </ul> 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. 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IndiaAI Mission (MeitY) runs Startups Global Acceleration Programme with Station F Paris and HEC Paris; Cohort II announced April 2026; 10 startups selected per cohort under Startup Financing Pillar; supports National AI Strategy's global integration goals.

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