Gen AI Accelerator
Awards up to Rs 10 lakh in seed funding to early-stage Indian Gen AI startups.
The 3-month hybrid accelerator combines seed funding with mentorship from industry and academic experts, plus ecosystem access and tech credits. Applicants submit through the official platform, are screened on eligibility and concept strength, evaluated on innovation, scalability and impact, then shortlisted before a final selection.
PIEDS, BITS Pilani, with 1811 Labs, looks for MVP-stage Indian startups building in Generative AI and related fields -- enterprise SaaS, consumer or mobile AI apps, AI plus IoT/hardware, and cross-sector AI in health, finance, education or legal tech. Preference goes to startups that already have a pilot running.
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