**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) announced on April 17, 2026, the selection of 10 Indian startups for Cohort II of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. Developed in partnership with Station F and HEC Paris, the program aims to scale Indian AI innovations internationally through cross-border knowledge exchange and global market integration. Selected startups will participate in a three-week online preparation module followed by a three-month immersive residency in Paris, France.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Program Framework and Partnerships**
* **Collaborative Initiative:** The program is part of the IndiaAI Mission's Startup Financing Pillar, executed by MeitY in collaboration with Station F (startup campus) and HEC Paris (business school).
* **Strategic Objective:** It aligns with India’s National AI Strategy to foster global leadership in responsible, scalable, and inclusive AI by attracting international investment.
* **Support Structure:** Startups receive resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities with French and European ecosystem players.
**Selected Startups and Innovation Domains**
* **Health and Wellness:** AI Health Highway (cardio-respiratory screening) and Infiheal Healthtech (AI mental health companion).
* **Climate and Space Tech:** GreenFi.ai (ESG risk management) and SkyServe (Earth and space monitoring).
* **Infrastructure and Automation:** Cognecto (AI infrastructure platform) and Awiros (vision AI for physical environment automation).
* **Education and Marketing:** InLustro Learning (AI job simulation) and Flaunt (AI agents for fashion and video marketing).
* **Compliance and Quality Assurance:** PredCo (manufacturing compliance) and TestAIng Solutions (QA and compliance for responsible AI).
**Training and Residency Phases**
* **Selection Process:** The 10 startups were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage selection process.
* **Curriculum:** The program begins with a 3-week online preparation module.
* **International Residency:** Following the online module, startups undergo a three-month immersive residency at Station F in Paris to support global scale-up.
**Impact Analysis**
**Selected Indian AI Startups**
**Impact**
They receive unparalleled access to international resources, strategic mentorship, and the European entrepreneurial ecosystem to facilitate global scaling and investment.
**Action Required**
Must complete the 3-week online preparation module and relocate to Paris for the three-month residency.
**IndiaAI Mission (MeitY)**
**Impact**
Advances the national vision of building global AI leaders and strengthens international diplomatic and technological ties with France.
**Action Required**
Oversee the execution of the acceleration program and maintain the partnership with HEC Paris and Station F.
**Global AI Market / Investors**
**Impact**
Increased exposure to high-potential Indian AI solutions across diverse sectors including Health Tech, EdTech, and Climate Tech.
**Action Required**
Engage with the cohort during their residency in Paris for potential investment and strategic collaborations.
Key Entities Referenced
IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme: An international initiative designed to equip Indian AI startups with resources, expertise, and strategic connections to scale globally, including a residency in Paris.
IndiaAI Mission: A national initiative under MeitY focused on advancing India's AI capabilities and catalyzing leadership in responsible, scalable, and inclusive AI.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): The primary government ministry overseeing the IndiaAI Mission and its associated startup financing and acceleration initiatives.
National AI Strategy: The policy framework guiding India's AI vision, emphasizing cross-border knowledge exchange, global market integration, and international innovation.
Station F and HEC Paris: Key international partner institutions in France providing the startup campus infrastructure and educational expertise for the program's residency.
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 productSkyServe (Hyspace Technologies Private. Limited.: AI infrastructure for Earth & Space
monitoring
TestAIng Solutions Private Limited: A comprehensive QA and compliance suite for AI solutions
ensuring trusted and responsible AI
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.
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