Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that seven Indian startups have been chosen to participate in its prestigious global accelerator program focused on generative AI. Out of 80 companies selected worldwide, these innovative Indian firms—Convrse, House of Models, Neural Garage, Orbo.ai, Phot.ai, Unscript AI, and Zocket—stand out for their cutting-edge applications in generative AI technology.
With this article, Global Glances is taking you on a quick tour of The Amazon Accelerator Program, and the Indian startups which are going to be a part of it. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage of these promising startups!
Each selected startup will receive up to $1 million in AWS credits, allowing them to develop, train, and deploy their AI-driven solutions. These credits can be used on AWS platforms like Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock, both of which are designed to support the development of advanced AI applications. In addition to these tools, the startups can access AWS’s powerful computing, storage, and database services, as well as AI chips like AWS Trainium to further their innovation efforts.
This accelerator program builds on AWS’s earlier commitment of $230 million, announced in June 2024, to promote the growth of generative AI applications globally. The fund seeks to empower startups in their journey to develop groundbreaking solutions that leverage the potential of AI.
Meet the Indian Startups Driving Generative AI Innovation:
- Convrse: Founded in 2021 by Anshul Padyal, Vishesh Khatri, and Vikrant Singh, Convrse provides an AI-based platform that optimizes complex 3D objects for web and real-time applications. Serving industries like gaming, healthcare, and manufacturing, Convrse helps companies streamline their workflows by making 3D objects easily accessible.
- House of Models: This Bengaluru-based startup harnesses large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models to generate digital content, including images, videos, and product descriptions for brands. Their AI-driven approach allows businesses to create high-quality content quickly and efficiently.
- Neural Garage: Co-founded in 2021 by Mandar Natekar, Subhabrata Debnath, Anjan Banerjee, and Subhashish Saha, Neural Garage focuses on using deep tech and AI to automate video content creation. Their technology can lip-sync videos seamlessly, revolutionizing the production of digital content.
- Orbo.ai: Founded in 2019 by Manoj Shinde, Danish Jamil, and Abhit Sinha, Orbo.ai uses generative AI to offer hyper-personalization and contextual search solutions for the beauty and personal care sectors. Their platform analyzes facial features and skin tones to provide tailored beauty recommendations.
- Phot.ai: Led by Akshit Raja and Venus Dhuria, Phot.ai provides an AI-powered solution for simplifying photo editing and graphic design. Targeting e-commerce sellers, Phot.ai offers tools that enhance productivity by automating routine design tasks.
- Unscript AI: Founded by Ritwika Chowdhury in 2021, Unscript AI is a SaaS-based marketing tool that enables the creation of studio-quality videos using both real and virtual actors. By removing the need for physical shoots, the platform allows businesses to craft personalized, professional videos at scale.
- Zocket: Co-founded in 2021 by Karthik Venkateswaran, Mukund Srivathsan, Nandha Kumar Ravi, and Sundar Natesan, Zocket leverages generative AI to simplify digital advertising. Their platform automates ad creation, targeting, and analytics, making it easier for businesses of any size to manage marketing campaigns.
By selecting these innovative Indian startups, AWS is spotlighting the immense potential of generative AI in transforming industries, ranging from content creation to personalized advertising.
