India’s Fuel-Tech Pioneer Nawgati Enters Google’s Elite App Innovation Cohort

Nawgati, India’s pioneering fuel-tech platform, has been selected to join the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps Programme. As one of only 20 startups chosen from across India, Nawgati is proud to represent the mobility and fuel-tech sector in this exclusive cohort focused on AI-led app innovation.

This recognition marks a significant milestone in Nawgati’s journey to transform the refuelling experience for millions of daily commuters. As the only mobility-focused app in the cohort, Nawgati’s inclusion highlights the rising importance of consumer-first, real-time digital solutions in India’s transport ecosystem.

Over the next three months, Nawgati will receive dedicated mentorship and support from Google’s global teams, specialising in artificial intelligence, product development, user experience, business growth, and leadership. This collaboration will help Nawgati further refine and scale its app, which is already being used by thousands of drivers and two-wheeler riders across the country.

We’re honoured to be part of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps Programme. This opportunity will not only accelerate our technological evolution but also sharpen our ability to create value for fuel station owners, fleet operators, and everyday consumers,” said Mr Vaibhav Kaushik, CEO and Co-founder of Nawgati.

Nawgati’s app empowers users with real-time data on fuel station availability, discovery, and route-based recommendations, making refuelling more predictable and efficient. By integrating AI into its core, the app helps reduce waiting times and removes the guesswork from daily commutes.

Backed by notable institutions such as GAIL (India) Ltd., MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), Department of Science and Technology (DST), All in Capital, and the Deepak Bhagnani Family Office, Nawgati’s selection by Google reaffirms its growing relevance and impact in India’s fuel-tech sector.

About Nawgati

Nawgati is India’s first fuel-tech platform, offering technology-driven solutions to optimise fuel station operations, improve fleet management, and enhance the refuelling experience through India’s largest fuelling app. Collaborating with major fuel companies and fleet operators, Nawgati enables smart, seamless, and efficient refuelling across the country and beyond.

3 Indian Startups Among 23 Selected for Google’s 1st AI Academy in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific Al Academy, an initiative by Google for Startups to support and accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) -focused startups in the region has started this week . It is Google for Startups' first AI Academy in the Asia Pacific region.

The inaugural program, which started with a 3-day boot camp in Singapore, includes 3 Indian Startups, which are among 23 Al startups selected from seven countries: Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Singapore.

These startups will benefit from mentorship, product training, and networking opportunities to refine their Al products and grow their businesses. The program aims to help these innovators leverage Google's latest Al technologies and develop effective and responsible Al solutions.

Three Indian Startups selected are –

1. Clodura.AI (Pune): Optimizing the sales cycle with a GenAI-powered co-pilot.
2. Devnagri (Noida) : Personalizing communications to engage non-English speakers.
3. Sivi.ai (Bengaluru): Delivering multilingual design solutions for instant ad and visual creation.

South Korea (7) and Japan (6) have most number of startups selected for this program. Indonesia, Pakistan and Singapore have 2 startups each, selected for the AI Academy while Malaysia has one startups. Full information is here.

These 23 selected startups are using AI to create opportunities and solve pressing social issues, from saving the environment to increasing financial inclusion.

Over the coming months, these 23 startups will continue on their AI Academy journey which will wrap up in December with Graduation Day.

While the majority of the program will take place virtually, program participants have been invited to join an in-person bootcamp in Singapore from October 15 to 17.

This AI Academy program is an equity free three-month program designed to help startups leverage Google's latest AI technologies, with the goal of accelerating business growth by providing startups with a deeper understanding of AI.

Meet The 20 AI-first Startups from Google for Startups Accelerator: India Class-8 Program

Google has announced the eighth class of Google for Startups Accelerator: India, featuring 20 AI-first startups in the Seed to Series A stage who were selected from over 720 applications across the country.

From antibody discovery to identifying fraud detection, SMB outreach, & streamlining developer tasks, these selected startups are solving diverse challenges & crafting solutions using AI.

Meet the 20 startups joining the eighth class of the Google for Startups Accelerator: India program that are innovating responsibly with AI:

1. Beatoven.ai - AI-powered royalty-free background music creation platform for content creators.
2. DhiWise - An AI-powered DevTool that enables developers to deliver production-ready source code for Web and Mobile apps 10x faster for all kinds of apps.
3. Endimension - End-to-End AI platform for radiology diagnosis.
4. FilterPixel - AI software that saves hours by automatically selecting the best photos from thousands of photos & then editing them automatically as per the style of the photographer.
5. GalaxEye Space - Building next-generation imaging satellites using multiple sensors and Generative AI for night/cloud-proof imaging.
6. Gan.ai - A video personalization platfor3m that leverages Generative AI to create personalized videos at scale from a single recording.
7. Goodmeetings - A Generative AI-driven video sales platform that helps salespeople sell 10X better on video.
8. immunitoAI - A TechBio company developing AI-generated novel antibody therapeutics with pre-defined drug properties.
9. Kalam - A personalized mentorship and discipline-facilitating learning ecosystem using AI, addressing the challenges of affordability and accessibility to quality education in India.
10. Keploy - Open-source TestGPT toolkit for automating integration testing, converting network calls to test cases and data mocks for APIs, and enabling production incident replays.
11. Mugafi - Reshaping entertainment through Ved, an AI copilot that empowers storytellers to effortlessly create captivating novels or scripts, transcending traditional storytelling boundaries.
12. NeuroPixel.AI - A deep tech startup working in the intersection of Generative AI and Computer Vision, primarily focused on fashion e-commerce.
13. Onward Assist - Helps improve cancer outcomes by assisting the cancer biopsy reporting process through an AI-based solution that assists cancer pathologists with accurate scoring, tumor detection and workflow software.
14. Pepper Content - A content marketing platform that helps companies scale content marketing through expert talent and Generative AI.
15. Prescinto - AI-powered SaaS platform that regularly collects renewable energy plant (solar, wind, storage) data, applies ML/AI models to this data to identify causes for underperformance and suggests work orders to increase electricity generation from these renewable plants.
16. Presentations.AI - An AI-powered platform that lets everyone effortlessly create stunning presentations faster than ever before.
17. SpoofSense.ai - Helps businesses detect identity fraud using computer vision.
18. Wright Research - Revolutionizes investment in India with AI-driven, personalized quantitative strategies, delivering exceptional performance and risk management through a user-friendly, transparent digital platform.
19. Zocket - AI-powered SaaS platform for SMBs to grow their business with high-performing digital ads.
20. ZuAI - AI self study buddy for students.

The program has been kickstarted this week with a week long in-person bootcamp that includes training workshops and mentorship support around product, design, tech, growth, and people.

Since 2016, Google's accelerator programs have played a pivotal role in helping leading startups in India and worldwide to grow and address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Google has recently launched its inaugural Accelerator Impact Report, highlighting the impact that over 1100 startup alumni from the Google for Startups Accelerator programs have made within their industries and ecosystems.

Google for Startups Accelerator: India program offers 3-month, equity-free accelerator programs for Indian technology startups between Seed to Series A.

Selected startups receive expert mentorship and support around AI/ML, Cloud, UX, Android, Web, Product Strategy and Growth. In addition to Google technical project support, Accelerator programs include deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership.

91springboard and Google for Startups Launch Virtual Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs in India

New virtual programme that will help women entrepreneurs take their startups to the next level

Unique nationwide accelerator that combines leadership and tech masterclasses, business mentoring and investment readiness

91Springboard, one of India’s leading co-working community, collaborates with Google For Startups (GFS) to launch “Level Up” – a nationwide virtual accelerator program that aims to enable women entrepreneurs in India to elevate their startups to the next level. Combining key elements of business, tech, leadership and investment readiness, this accelerator program offers mentoring, masterclasses, connections and relevant tools for women entrepreneurs to refine their models, enhance their leadership skills and prepare them to get investment ready in order to grow their businesses and gain access to capital.

Level Up aims to address the hurdles women entrepreneurs face by creating opportunities for personal and business growth, providing greater visibility and a national platform, and improving access to capital through investor connections. The program is specially designed to support women entrepreneurs, who are looking for access to reliable mentorship, peer groups and other business related support.

Anand Vemuri, CEO, 91springboard

Anand Vemuri, CEO, 91Springboard said, "We are very excited to collaborate with Google for Startups in launching the Level Up program in India. 91Springboard has always believed in nurturing the startup ecosystem and fostering growth through ample learning opportunities. We believe that sharing global experiences and great work practices are fundamental in the growth and innovation for any sector. More women are launching and running startups but do not have the adequate support system to flourish. Through this effort with Google for Startups we hope to support women entrepreneurs in optimizing their businesses and building successful startups."

Mike Kim, Head of Google for Startups APAC

Mike Kim, Head of Google for Startups APAC said “At Google for Startups, our constant endeavor is to support diversity in the startup ecosystem. We have already launched an India Women Founders program and with this association, we are looking to scale our efforts to support more women founders. We are excited to be a part of the journey and bring Google’s international support, connections and network to this program.”

While the Covid-19 pandemic hit startups hard - with 35% of women-led startups experiencing a significant decline in revenues - things are starting to turn around. While fundraising continues being an uphill task for women entrepreneurs in India, despite reports of investors’ focus and growing interest in empowering women entrepreneurs, YourStory Research data* reveal that in Q1 2022, of the 482 funding deals in the Indian startup ecosystem, only 78 were raised by women-founded and co-founded startups, i.e. 16.18 percent. Access to expert mentorship, connections, and opportunity can create a level playing field for women entrepreneurs to flourish and grow.

Launch Date: 17 August 2022

Entry: Early stage, women-led, tech and/or tech enabled enterprises operating in India

Startups will need to fill the detailed application form. Once the initial criteria have been met, an expert panel will evaluate the applications based on a robust scoring system,

For more details visit: https://www.91springboard.com/level-up/

About 91Springboard:

91Springboard is a co-working space focused on building workplace communities that fosters joy, learning, and exchange of knowledge amongst its variety of members. It was one of the Incubators supported under the Atal Innovation Mission run by Niti Aayog. With 25,000 working professionals engaged, it aims to inject the country’s robust business ecosystem with fully functional workspaces that reflect a unique collaborative spirit. Having established its first dedicated co-working space in Delhi in 2012, 91springboard currently has 24 live hubs, spread across India’s premier cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad,Gurgaon, Noida, Pune and Goa. With its objective of creating a work culture that shares and learns from each other, 91Springboard promotes the exchange of ideas, innovation, and skills by providing a collaborative environment that inspires both personal and professional growth.

About Google for Startups:

Google for Startups is a Google initiative to help startups thrive across the world. Google for Startups runs programs, shares resources, builds Campuses, and supports a global network of leading tech hubs, accelerators, and diversity-focused organizations in the world's fastest growing markets. Google for Startups is Google’s initiative to help startups thrive across every corner of the world. We bring the best of Google's products, connections, and best practices to enable startups to build something better.

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