India’s efforts to build a globally competitive artificial intelligence ecosystem have received a fresh boost with the selection of 10 emerging startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. The initiative is led by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Paris-based startup campus Station F and leading French business school HEC Paris.

The programme is part of India’s broader push under its National AI Strategy to accelerate innovation, deepen cross-border collaboration, and enable domestic startups to scale in global markets. Each cohort brings together 10 selected AI startups working across high-impact domains such as healthcare, climate technology, education, manufacturing intelligence, cognitive AI, and space-tech applications.

Diverse AI applications across critical sectors

The selected cohort reflects the widening scope of AI adoption across industries. Among the chosen startups, AI Health Highway India Private Limited is developing an AI-enabled smart stethoscope aimed at early screening and prediction of cardio-respiratory disorders. Awiros is building a vision AI platform that enables agentic, context-aware automation across large-scale physical environments.

Other participants include Cognecto, which focuses on AI-driven infrastructure intelligence, and SkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Private Limited), which is developing AI infrastructure for Earth and space monitoring. In the consumer and enterprise segments, Flaunt is working on multimodal AI agents for beauty and fashion trend analysis, while Infiheal Healthtech Private Limited is building a multilingual mental health companion with human-in-the-loop support.

Startups such as GreenFi.ai are targeting ESG compliance and environmental risk management, while PredCo is focused on AI-powered compliance solutions for manufacturing processes. Meanwhile, TestAIng Solutions is building QA and compliance tools to ensure trusted and responsible AI deployment.

Global residency and scale-up support in Paris

The selected startups will undergo a structured acceleration journey beginning with a three-week online preparation module, followed by a three-month immersive residency at Station F in Paris.

During the residency, founders will gain access to mentorship, investor networks, and business development opportunities across the European innovation ecosystem. The programme has been designed by HEC Paris to help startups refine their business models, strengthen market readiness, and prepare for international expansion.

Officials said the initiative is intended to bridge India’s fast-growing AI innovation ecosystem with global markets, enabling startups to transition from domestic success stories into internationally competitive technology companies.

Strengthening India’s slobal AI ambitions

The IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme is a key component of the IndiaAI Mission’s broader vision to position India as a leader in responsible, scalable, and inclusive artificial intelligence.

By fostering structured global engagement and facilitating access to advanced entrepreneurial ecosystems, the programme aims to strengthen India’s role in the global AI value chain while accelerating innovation-led growth across emerging technology sectors.