Google’s AI First Accelerator in India boosts 20 startups tackling key challenges with AI

Google has unveiled 20 startups for its AI First Accelerator in India, chosen from 1,600+ applications. Backed by Google Cloud, Gemini models, and mentorship, the cohort targets healthcare, finance, climate, and enterprise tech. With 45% focused on agentic AI and others on multimodal and foundational AI, the program aligns with the IndiaAI Mission, reinforcing India’s rise as a global AI innovation hub.