New Delhi: India AI Impact Startups repository was officially released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, profiling over 110 startups and non-profits deploying artificial intelligence for population-scale social and economic transformation across India.
Titled India’s AI Impact Startups, the repository has been published by IndiaAI in collaboration with Kalpa Impact.
The India AI Impact Startups repository spans critical sectors including healthcare, agriculture, education, climate, financial inclusion, urban mobility, and public service delivery.
It represents the first structured mapping of India’s AI-for-impact ecosystem, documenting how Indian founders are designing locally relevant solutions with global applicability.
India AI Impact Startups: First Structured Mapping of Ecosystem
The India AI Impact Startups analysis highlights an ecosystem that is simultaneously experimenting and consolidating.
The repository identifies voice AI and vernacular interfaces as the primary channels for reaching underserved populations, while also pointing to a growing cohort of builders investing in Made-in-India foundation models.
The India AI Impact Startups publication serves as a practical reference for policymakers seeking integration-ready AI capabilities within existing digital public infrastructure.
It also offers investors visibility into ventures demonstrating technical maturity and scalable operating models. For the global development community, the repository presents replicable AI models emerging from the Global South.
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Government and Industry Leaders Highlight Ecosystem Maturity
Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Director General, NIC, and CEO, IndiaAI Mission, said:
“India’s AI Impact Startups: Repository of 100+ Startups and Non-Profits is a practical resource that gives stakeholders a structured overview of initiatives aligned with public objectives.
For policymakers, it highlights capabilities ready for integration with existing digital public infrastructure. For industry and investors, it showcases ventures with technical maturity, scalability, and long-term potential. Together, it serves as a unified reference to support informed engagement and adoption.”
Mohammed Y Safirulla K, IAS, IndiaAI Mission, said: “India’s AI ecosystem is maturing rapidly, and this repository captures a critical moment where Indian startups are moving from promising pilots to deployed, scaled solutions that serve millions.
The IndiaAI Mission is committed to fostering this ecosystem, and this publication provides stakeholders with a clear view of where impact is already being delivered.”
Anshul Singhal, General Manager (Startups), MeitY, added: “What stands out in this repository is the diversity of problems being solved, from courtroom transcription to rural health screening to smallholder farm advisory. Indian AI startups are not just building applications; they are building infrastructure for inclusion.”
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India Positioning as AI Export Hub for Emerging Economies
Sushant Kumar, Founder and CEO, Kalpa Impact, emphasized the concept of “super-utility” in India’s AI landscape: “India’s AI startup ecosystem is focused on what we call ‘super-utility’, deploying AI in the real world for human needs and public service challenges.
Our analysis shows a majority of growth-stage companies have already expanded internationally, positioning India as an AI export hub for emerging economies. From Edge AI solutions that work without the internet to voice bots that speak local dialects, Indian founders are building full-stack solutions for problems unique to the subcontinent and relevant to the world.”
The India AI Impact Startups repository was researched and compiled by the Kalpa Impact team. By documenting 110+ AI-driven startups and non-profits delivering population-scale solutions, the repository establishes a comprehensive reference point for India’s rapidly evolving AI-for-impact ecosystem.
