Advancing AI Innovation: IITMIC-Industry partnerships
Delighted to share the highlights from yet another successful collaboration between IITM Incubation Cell and Google for Startups.
The #AIAcademyIndia 2024 - #Chennai edition, co-hosted by Google for Startups and #IITMIC, in partnership with MeitY Startup Hub, took place from 12-14 November at the IIT Madras Research Park.
This program brought together 30 early and growth-stage startups (pre-Series A) from #TamilNadu, selected from over 200 applications. The immersive 3-day bootcamp focused on leveraging AI to address critical challenges across sectors such as #Healthcare, #Climate, #Agriculture, #Education, #FinancialInclusion, #Cybersecurity, and Public Infrastructure, driving the development of human-centered AI solutions.
Key Highlights:
1. Workshops : Engaging sessions on Responsible AI, Generative AI, and AI-Powered Marketing. Insights from our mentors/partners including Chandu Nair on Storytelling for Startups and Marco Palacino (Founder, Algram Labs Private Limited) on Fundraising Best Practices, were very well received and led to engaging conversations with the startup attendees.
2. One-on-One Guidance: Tailored mentorship from experts and investors like StartupTN, Algram Labs Private Limited, (VJ) Vijaykumar Jangamashetti, Abhishek Shanker, Karthik Padmanabhan
3. Networking Opportunities: Vibrant interactions among entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, including a walkthrough of the IITM startup ecosystem.
4. Startups to receive Google Cloud Credits to scale their AI-driven innovations.
Participating Startups:
From Xoptimus®, SMART Home Healthcare Solutions, CareMe Health 🙌, KiVi, Serigreen Technologies, RangBio, MediSim VR, Spheruler Solutions, SaraniaSat Inc., Plenome, Interax AI, SeeWise.AI, Urhab, Dailymudras, Chimertech Private Limited, Learner Circle, The Mind and Company, CyberXTron Technologies, APSI Technologies , Finequs, iamneo (Formerly Examly), NeuroSenseLabs, Careworx Healthcare, Aathma Pranavaayu Pvt Ltd, Figital Technologies, RunVerve, theecode, FarmXT Innovate, KAL-M Robotics and Innovations, to Thazhal Geospatial Analytics, and SecuQR India Private Limited, startups explored the transformative potential of AI.
We extend our gratitude to the startups, mentors, and partners who contributed to making this event meaningful. As #IITMIC continues its mission to support startups, industry collaborations like these strengthen the journey toward creating impactful and sustainable AI solutions for global challenges.
#deeptech #AIForGood #AIStartups #GoogleForStartups #Innovation #AIForGood #AIStartups • #TechForImpact #InnovateWithAI #HumanCenteredAI #StartupBootcamp #startupindia
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