Celebrating 45 AI Startups
AI-Preneurs of India features startups working across more than 30 sectors, including healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, sports analytics, deep-tech, and social impact. The book draws from the nationwide network of Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), reflecting both geographic and thematic diversity.
Unlike traditional startup compilations that focus primarily on valuation and growth metrics, this edition emphasizes founder stories. It captures the motivations, struggles, and resilience of entrepreneurs navigating India’s deep-tech ecosystem.
The featured startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges — from improving diagnostic accuracy in rural healthcare to enhancing agricultural productivity and enabling climate resilience solutions.
Vision for Responsible AI
Speaking at the launch, AIM Mission Director Deepak Bagla underlined that India’s AI growth is rooted in inclusive development and ethical deployment. He said the Prime Minister’s vision for AI prioritizes social good, national priorities, and responsible innovation.
According to him, the founders showcased in the book are not merely building cutting-edge technologies but designing solutions grounded in India’s socio-economic realities. Their work reflects a shift toward purpose-led entrepreneurship rather than profit-centric innovation.
The launch comes at a time when artificial intelligence dominates global economic and policy discourse. Through AI-Preneurs of India, AIM seeks to position India not just as a technology consumer but as a global contributor shaping responsible AI pathways.
Strong Policy and Ecosystem Support
The summit panel included senior policymakers and ecosystem leaders from multiple states and national institutions. Discussions highlighted the role of public innovation infrastructure, sustained incubation, and mission-driven governance in nurturing deep-tech startups.
Officials emphasized that structured incubation support and collaboration between government, academia, and industry have been instrumental in accelerating AI adoption. Initiatives under AIM have enabled startups to scale solutions with both national and global relevance.
India’s policy push toward digital public infrastructure and emerging technologies has further strengthened the foundation for AI-led growth. Platforms supported by NITI Aayog and allied agencies are increasingly focusing on ethical frameworks and inclusive access.
Beyond Technology Hubs
One of the distinguishing aspects of the book is its representation of startups from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. By spotlighting innovators from diverse regions, AI-Preneurs of India challenges the notion that deep-tech breakthroughs are confined to metropolitan ecosystems.
This geographical inclusivity mirrors AIM’s broader mandate to democratize innovation across India. Through Atal Incubation Centres and innovation programs, the mission has created opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs from remote and underserved areas.
The book underscores how artificial intelligence is being adapted to local contexts whether in agriculture, public health, logistics, or environmental monitoring ensuring that technology remains accessible and impactful.
Global Implications
As countries race to regulate and harness artificial intelligence, India’s approach emphasizes responsibility, ethics, and inclusivity. AI-Preneurs of India serves as both documentation and declaration of intent — showcasing how Indian startups are aligning innovation with national development goals.
By foregrounding human stories behind technological breakthroughs, the publication seeks to inspire a new generation of AI entrepreneurs. It reinforces the message that India’s AI journey is driven not only by algorithms and data but by purpose and perseverance.
