Five Indian Startups Join Google’s Gemini Founders Forum Cohort

In a major boost for India’s AI startup ecosystem, Google has selected five Indian companies to join its inaugural Gemini Founders Forum under the Google for Startups programme.

The cohort includes :

• AttentiveAI, known for its customer engagement and intelligent notification systems,
• BrainSightAI, focusing on AI-driven behavioral insights,
• GalaxEye, building visual intelligence platforms,
• SpotDraft, legal AI for contract lifecycle automation,
• Stashfin, fintech innovator expanding into AI-powered financial services

"What makes this cohort truly super special? The power of India is shining bright! We have 5 phenomenal startups representing the best of the Indian AI ecosystem." Ragini Das, Head of Google for Startups - India, posted on LinkedIn.

The Gemini Founders Forum is a two-day, in-person gathering where Series A startup founders engage hands-on with Gemini APIs, and work directly with Google and DeepMind engineers to co-develop AI roadmaps tailored for their businesses.

"On November 11–12 at Google’s Mountain View Headquarters, these founders will join a two-day, in-person summit designed to accelerate their growth. They will collaborate with experts from across Google, to overcome technical challenges, refine product strategies and scale their solutions globally," Google said in a blog post.

These Indian startups join peers from across the globe in a curated cohort that reflects Google’s ambition to foster AI innovation at scale. Participation grants them access to advanced tools, mentorship, and integrated AI training to accelerate adoption.

"We had nearly 1,000 applications from around the globe. Today, we are thrilled to officially announce the 53 pioneering companies chosen to participate in our inaugural cohort," Google added.

By integrating with Google’s AI infrastructure, these startups aim to scale their product capabilities, optimize AI workflows, and deepen their technical foundations.