About Unnati AI Accelerator:

The Unnati AI Accelerator, launched in 2025 by Microsoft in collaboration with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), is a CSR-led initiative aimed at empowering startups, students, and developers, particularly from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India. The initiative focuses on enabling AI-driven innovations in key sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, sustainability, and education through funding support of up to ₹30 lakh, mentorship, industry connect, and technological infrastructure.

Aligned with this vision, ten high-potential startups were identified and nurtured under Cohort 1 through a structured six-month acceleration journey. These startups have demonstrated promising innovation and impact in leveraging AI for solving real-world challenges. The list of selected startups and one pager is enclosed in Annexure 1.