Amazon Web Services (AWS) has chosen seven Indian startups specializing in generative AI for its Global Generative AI Accelerator program. Among 80 companies selected worldwide, the Indian startups—Convrse, House of Models, Neural Garage, Orbo.ai, Phot.ai, Unscript AI, and Zocket—represent some of the most promising AI-driven businesses in the country. This selection showcases India’s growing influence in the global AI industry, especially with the highest number of startups selected from any Asia-Pacific country.
Support and Resources for Growth
The selected startups will benefit from up to $1 million in AWS credits, which will aid in developing, testing, and deploying their AI solutions. They will have access to AWS tools like Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, as well as other essential services, including compute, storage, and database technologies. Additionally, AWS will provide access to specialized AI chips like AWS Trainium and AWS Inferentia2.
Beyond the technical resources, these startups will receive tailored mentorship from AWS business and technical experts to help them scale their AI solutions globally. This support aims to boost their global reach by leveraging AWS’s infrastructure and expertise.
According to Amitabh Nagpal, Head of Startup Business Development at AWS India, “Our $230 million commitment and the global expansion of the generative AI accelerator reflect our dedication to helping startups develop, build, and scale their unique ideas using generative AI.”
List of Selected Startups
- Convrse: Founded in 2021, Convrse provides AI tools to optimize 3D objects for real-time applications in industries such as gaming, architecture, and healthcare. Their AI ensures complex 3D models are web-ready.
- House of Models: Based in Bengaluru, this startup uses large language models (LLMs) to create digital content, including images, videos, and product descriptions, streamlining content creation for brands.
- Neural Garage: Specializing in lip-syncing actors with dubbed audio, Neural Garage offers seamless content creation for films, streaming, and advertising.
- Orbo.ai: This Mumbai-based startup uses generative AI to provide hyper-personalized beauty and personal care recommendations by analyzing facial attributes and skin tones.
- Phot.ai: Founded in 2022, Phot.ai simplifies photo editing and graphic design for e-commerce sellers, helping them optimize workflows with AI.
- Unscript AI: This SaaS marketing tool creates studio-quality videos with real or virtual actors, eliminating the need for expensive physical production and personalizing customer experiences.
- Zocket: Zocket simplifies digital advertising by using generative AI to offer tools for ad creation, targeting, and analytics, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Global Recognition and Opportunities
In addition to the financial and technical support, these startups will have the chance to present their solutions at AWS’s annual event in Las Vegas. This global exposure will provide valuable opportunities to connect with potential investors and collaborators, helping to accelerate their international growth.
