As the startup ecosystem rapidly transitions from language models to sophisticated agentic, multimodal systems, and brings AI to the physical world, Indian founders are leading the charge on this global technological frontier. Today, we are thrilled to announce the 20 groundbreaking AI startups joining the Google for Startups Accelerator: India 2026 Class marking the 10th anniversary of Google’s Accelerator programs.
Selected from a highly competitive pool of ~2,500 applications, these 20 AI-first startups are defining what’s next. The cohort reflects the deepening technical maturity of the ecosystem, solving high-impact challenges across climate, healthcare, developer workflows, and finance.
Through this accelerator, we are providing these startups with essential support, including access to the Google AI stack, alongside critical technical and go-to-market mentorship to help them move beyond foundational hurdles into scaled deployment.