India’s next wave of app innovation is being built with AI at the centre. From helping farmers access inputs and machinery, to supporting chronic care patients, improving government exam preparation, building new gaming experiences, and helping small businesses get paid faster, Indian founders are using AI to solve practical problems across the everyday economy.
Today, we are thrilled to announce the 20 pioneering AI-powered startups joining the 2026 cohort of Google Play Accelerator India. The three-month, equity-free program will give these companies hands-on support across AI integration, app quality, security, growth, and monetization, bringing together Google Play’s product expertise with the wider Google stack.