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Google for Startups Accelerator Announces Seventh Class of AI-driven Startups in India

• ByStartupStory     |    July 5, 2023

Google for Startups Accelerator India has unveiled its seventh cohort of 20 seed to Series A startups, selected from over 1,050 applications, focusing on harnessing the power of generative AI. The three-month, no-equity accelerator program aims to empower Indian tech companies utilizing AI/ML or data by providing access to Google’s programs, people, products, and technology. Selected startups will receive mentorship, support, and technical project assistance in areas such as AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, web, product strategy, and growth.

The accelerator program offers deep dives, workshops, and mentorship sessions, focusing on product design, customer acquisition, and founder leadership development. It aims to equip the startups with the necessary skills and resources to succeed in their respective domains. The program will culminate in a demo day, providing an opportunity for founders to showcase their products, raise visibility, and foster connections with other ecosystem builders across India.

“We are super excited to work with these 20 startups for the next three months to bring them the best of Google and AI to support their product and business growth,” stated the company in a blog post.

The diverse group of startups chosen for the program spans various industries and showcases innovative applications of AI and ML. Here is a glimpse of the 20 startups that have been selected:

• Actofit: Offers wearables and metabolic-optimized coaching to address chronic disorders through science-backed biohacks and lifestyle habit formations.
• AlgoBio: Provides cloud-hosted software solutions to make accurate molecular information accessible, promoting better health, wellness, and innovation.
• Atsuya: A deeptech company focused on sustainability, empowering businesses with operational excellence.
• AyuRythm: Offers a hyper-personalized digital companion for holistic wellness, combining modern technologies with ancient science.
• Blend: Assists commerce teams as a copilot, enabling them to create stunning product visuals and manage listings effectively.
• Cloudphysician Healthcare: Aims to deliver accessible and specialized care through clinically led solutions and technology.
• DentalDost: Facilitates early diagnosis and oral care accessibility through smartphone-based solutions.
• Expertia AI: Offers an AI-powered full-stack hiring platform to streamline talent discovery and decision-making in hiring processes.
• Filo: An instant live tutoring app connecting students with the right tutors for personalized one-to-one video sessions.
• KarmaLifeAI: Empowers gig and blue-collar workers with earnings-linked finance through a subscription model.
• Knorish: Builds a convenient no-code, AI-powered platform for the creator economy, facilitating knowledge commerce.
• LimeChat: Enhances ecommerce brands with AI-powered conversational commerce on WhatsApp and Instagram.
• Mozark: Provides a comprehensive platform for evaluating customer journeys across digital ecosystems.
• Namaste Business: Enables small businesses to create their own ecommerce app and website in minutes.
• Neodocs: Develops an instant at-home testing platform to quantify biomarkers using smartphones.
• Qoruz: Offers a professional network for content creators, streamlining brand collaborations and increasing transparency.
• Rooter: A gaming and esports content platform that connects gaming enthusiasts across the country.
• Swasthya AI: Supports healthcare stakeholders with a technology backbone to fast-track cancer research and enable personalized care.
• Trainman: An authorized train booking app that provides PNR status, waitlist prediction, train running status, and flight upgrades on waitlisted train tickets.
• Vitra.ai: Translates various media formats, including videos, images, podcasts, and text, into more than 75 languages using AI.

The startups will join the growing portfolio of 137 Google for Startups Accelerator in India. The program kick-started with a one-week face-to-face training camp in Bengaluru on June 12, which included training, workshops, and office hours covering product and engineering, technology, growth, and human resources, with a special emphasis on AI/ML and generative AI.

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