Google picks 20 AI startups for 2026 Play Accelerator India cohort

Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for the 2026 cohort of Google Play Accelerator India, expanding support for app developers as artificial intelligence becomes central to India’s fast-growing digital economy. The three-month, equity-free programme is designed to help startups improve app quality, integrate AI responsibly, strengthen security, grow their user base, and build sustainable revenue models. The latest cohort spans education, healthcare, gaming, agriculture, finance, ec