New Delhi, 19 February 2026: ‘India’s AI Impact Startups’, released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, profiles 110 startups and non-profits using artificial intelligence to drive population-level social and economic impact. Published by IndiaAI and Kalpa Impact, the repository spans areas including health care, agriculture, education, climate, financial inclusion, urban mobility and public service delivery.
The repository is the first structured mapping of India’s ‘AI-for-Impact’ ecosystem, documenting how Indian founders are building solutions that are local in design and global in relevance. The analysis shows an ecosystem that is simultaneously experimenting and consolidating, with voice AI and mother tongue interfaces emerging as primary means of reaching underserved populations, and a growing pool of builders investing in made-in-India foundation models. It serves as a reference for policymakers looking for integration-ready AI capabilities, for investors identifying enterprises with technological maturity and scalability, and for the global development community looking at replicable models for the Global South.
Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Director General of NIC and CEO of IndiaAI Mission, said, “India’s AI Impact Startups: Repository of 100+ Startups and Non-Profits is a practical resource that provides stakeholders with a structured overview of initiatives aligned with public objectives. For policymakers, it provides insight into the current digital public. “Highlights ready-to-integrate capabilities for industry and investors. Together, they serve as a unified context to support informed engagement and adoption.”
Mr. Mohammad Y. Safirullah K, IAS, IndiaAI Mission, said, “India’s AI ecosystem is rapidly maturing, and this repository captures a defining moment where Indian startups are moving from promising pilots to deployed, scaled solutions that serve millions of people. IndiaAI Mission is committed to fostering this ecosystem, and this release provides stakeholders with a clear view of where the impact is already being made.” She is coming to deliver.”
Mr. Anshul Singhal, General Manager (Startups), MeitY, said, “What sets this repository apart is the diversity of problems it solves, from courtroom transcription to rural health screening to agricultural advisory to small farmers. Indian AI startups are not just building applications; they are building the infrastructure for inclusion.”
Mr. Sushant Kumar, Founder and CEO, Culp Impact, said, “India’s AI startup ecosystem focuses on what we call ‘super-utilities’, deploying AI to real-world human needs and public service challenges. Our analysis shows that most growth-stage companies have already expanded internationally, positioning India as an AI export hub for emerging economies. Internet “From autonomous edge AI solutions to voice bots that speak local dialects, Indian founders are building full-stack solutions to problems unique to the subregion and relevant to the world.”
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