New Delhi, August 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Google has announced the 2026 cohort of its Play Accelerator India programme, selecting 20 Indian startups that are using artificial intelligence (AI) across sectors including education, healthcare, gaming, agriculture, finance, e-commerce, productivity, lifestyle and entertainment.
The three-month, equity-free programme will provide selected startups with support in AI integration, app quality improvement, security, user growth and monetisation strategies.
Google said the initiative combines Google Play’s product expertise with the wider Google technology ecosystem to help Indian app developers create secure, scalable and globally competitive products.
The selected startups are using AI to address challenges ranging from healthcare accessibility and farmer support to personalised learning, sports coaching, faster payments for small businesses and new gaming and entertainment experiences.
“India’s next wave of app innovation is being built with AI at the centre. Through Google Play Accelerator India, we want to support founders across the full journey, from product quality and AI integration to growth, security, monetisation and global scale,” said Aditya Swamy, Managing Director, Google Play Partnerships.
Paul Ravindranath, Regional Lead, Developer and Startup Programs at Google, said the programme would provide practical support to app and gaming startups at a crucial stage of their development.
The startups selected for the 2026 cohort include Chaupal, ChennaiGames, Dalvoy, Frontier Markets, GAPE Labs, Grape, HeyDoc AI, Kisanwala, Lingopanda, LUZO, Machaxi, MetaShot, MindYourLogic Studios, MrMed, Plutus Labs, Regain, Swipe, UrbanPro, Zave AI and Zet.
Google said the programme will focus on improving product quality, strengthening security practices, expanding user reach and helping startups explore global opportunities through AI-driven innovation.
The Play Accelerator India initiative is aimed at supporting emerging Indian app and gaming companies through mentorship and guidance in product development, AI adoption, growth planning and monetisation.
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