IndiaAI Repository Maps 110+ Startups Driving Population-Scale AI Impact Across Sectors
Titled India’s AI Impact Startups, the compendium has been published by the IndiaAI Mission and Kalpa Impact, documenting AI solutions spanning healthcare, agriculture, education, climate, financial inclusion, urban mobility and public service delivery.
New Delhi: A new repository released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 maps more than 110 startups and non-profits deploying artificial intelligence for population-scale social and economic impact across India.
Titled India’s AI Impact Startups, the compendium has been published by the IndiaAI Mission and Kalpa Impact, documenting AI solutions spanning healthcare, agriculture, education, climate, financial inclusion, urban mobility and public service delivery.
First Structured Mapping of AI-for-Impact Ecosystem
The repository represents the first structured mapping of India’s AI-for-impact ecosystem, highlighting solutions that are locally designed and globally relevant.
The analysis notes the growing prominence of voice AI and vernacular interfaces as primary tools for reaching underserved populations, alongside increasing investments in Made-in-India foundation models. It also identifies a shift from pilot-stage experimentation to scaled deployment serving millions.
Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and CEO of IndiaAI Mission, said the publication offers policymakers a structured overview of integration-ready AI capabilities aligned with digital public infrastructure, while helping investors identify ventures with technical maturity and scalability.
Mohammed Y. Safirulla K, IAS, IndiaAI Mission, described the repository as capturing a pivotal stage in India’s AI journey, where startups are transitioning from promising pilots to deployed solutions with measurable impact.
From Rural Health to Courtroom Transcription
Anshul Singhal, General Manager (Startups), MeitY, said the diversity of use cases — from courtroom transcription to rural health screening and smallholder farm advisory — demonstrates how Indian startups are building inclusive digital infrastructure.
Sushant Kumar, Founder and CEO of Kalpa Impact, noted that many growth-stage companies have already expanded internationally, positioning India as an AI export hub for emerging economies. He highlighted edge AI solutions capable of operating without internet connectivity and voice bots tailored to local dialects as examples of context-driven innovation.
The repository aims to serve as a unified reference for policymakers, investors and global development stakeholders seeking replicable AI models emerging from the Global South.
