Google launches 'Startup School' programme for AI-first enterprises in India

As part of the Google for India initiative, the search engine giant on Wednesday (November 5) launched the 'Startup School: Prompt to Prototype’ programme.

It is a two-week intensive, hands-on programme designed for budding Artificial Intelligence (AI)-centric early-stage enterprises in India.

Besides Google, it is backed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)'s Startup Hub, Startup India, IndiaAI Mission, and Nasscom.

The selected company leaders will be trained with essential tools and knowledge to help turn their ideas into functional, AI-powered prototypes using Google’s latest AI technologies.

They will get access to Google's cutting-edge generative AI applications, Gemini, Nano Banana, Imagen, Veo, NotebookLM, and AI Studio.

"At MeitY Startup Hub, we believe India’s greatest strength lies in the ingenuity of its startups. This collaboration embodies our vision of Digital India and Viksit Bharat- empowering founders across the country to build with AI, compete globally, and create solutions that uplift communities and redefine possibilities," said Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub.

Besides hands-on Google product training and interaction with the industry experts, the programme promises to offer practical skills focused on AI-first prototyping, AI-powered research, and an AI creative studio.

Upon successful completion of the programme, select participants will receive a Google-recognised Certificate of Participation and gain eligibility to enter the prestigious 'Build the Future' showcase event in January 2026 for outstanding innovators, which includes mentorship from Google experts.

Google Startup School is slated to kick off later this month on November 27. Interested Indian AI startups can register for the two-week programme (here).

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