In a significant move to bolster India's presence in the global artificial intelligence (AI) arena, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the selection of ten cutting-edge Indian AI startups for the IndiaAI Startups Global Initiative. This initiative, a collaboration with Paris-based Station F and HEC Paris, aims to provide these startups with unparalleled exposure and resources to scale their innovations internationally.

Bridging Indian Innovation with Global Opportunities

Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the strategic importance of this initiative, stating, "The Prime Minister’s visit to the AI Action Summit in February 2024 not only signalled high-level political commitment but also demonstrated India's intent to be a shaper of global AI norms and innovation diplomacy. India's AI ecosystem is now on the cusp of a global breakthrough."

MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan emphasised the broader vision, noting, "The IndiaAI Startups Global Initiative is more than an acceleration program; it is a bridge between India’s talent and the world’s innovation hubs. These 10 startups exemplify the strength, diversity, and global potential of Indian AI."

A Rigorous Selection 

The selected startups underwent a comprehensive multi-stage selection process to earn their spots in this esteemed programme. They will participate in a four-month acceleration programme at Station F, the world's largest startup campus, which includes a one-month online preparation module followed by a three-month immersive residency in Paris. Designed by HEC Paris, Europe's leading business school, the programme offers startups access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities with leading French and European ecosystem players.

The Innovators

The ten startups selected for the ISG 2025 Paris programme are:

PrivaSapien Technologies: Developing responsible AI solutions with a focus on privacy engineering and privacy-enhancing technologies.

CoRover. AI: Offering a conversational Gen AI platform that delivers contextual, human-like responses powered by domain-specific data.

Staqu Technologies (Jarvis): Utilising AI-powered audio-video analytics to transform surveillance, security, and governance.

SatSure Analytics: A full-stack Earth observation company combining satellite imagery with AI to drive decision intelligence.

Storyvord: An AI co-producer that transforms product URLs and brand context into creative, automated video content.

VolarAlta: Employing advanced AI and aerial platforms to monitor, analyse, and optimise emissions from hard-to-abate industries.

Smartail: Providing an AI-powered edtech platform that creates immersive, adaptive learning experiences and real-time assessments.

Secure Blink: A cybersecurity startup offering proactive security posture management through an AI-powered DevSecOps platform.

NeuroPixel. AI: A DeepTech startup enabling ultra-fast, AI-driven image editing for fashion and e-commerce brands.

Voicing AI: Delivering an enterprise-grade agentic AI platform that powers intelligent voice agents across industries.

IndiaAI Mission: Catalysing Responsible AI Growth

Launched in March 2024, the IndiaAI Mission aims to build a cohesive strategy to bridge gaps in the existing AI ecosystem. It focuses on democratising computing access, improving data quality, developing indigenous AI capabilities, attracting top AI talent, enabling industry collaboration, providing startup risk capital, ensuring socially impactful AI projects, and bolstering ethical AI practices. The mission comprises seven pillars: IndiaAI Compute, IndiaAI Innovation Centre, IndiaAI Dataset Platform, IndiaAI Application Development Initiatives, IndiaAI FutureSkills, IndiaAI Startup Financing, and Safe & Trusted AI.

A Step Towards Inclusive Global AI Leadership

This initiative aligns with the Government of India's vision of leveraging AI for inclusive growth. By facilitating international exposure and collaboration, the programme aims to position Indian startups at the forefront of global AI innovation, fostering solutions that are scalable, impactful, and socially responsible.