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AIC‑BIMTECH hosted over 100 startups on ‘AI Day for Startups’ event

Atal Incubation Centre, Birla Institute of Management Technology – AIC BIMTECH hosted the Google AI Day for Startups, a flagship event under the India-wide initiative by Google for Startups. Held at the BIMTECH campus in Greater Noida, the event was designed to empower early-stage founders through powerpack knowledge sharing sessions for startups from investment to immersive sessions on Generative AI, expert panels, hands-on learning, and meaningful networking covering more than 100 startups from across India.

Google AI Day for Startups is a multi-format, full day workshop series organized by Google for Startups in collaboration with ecosystem partners across India. These events aimed to equip early-stage founders with the knowledge, technical expertise, and networks required to build with Generative AI and scale their solutions effectively.

The event featured keynotes and panels by Google AI experts, VCs, and founders, offering insights into key Generative AI trends such as AI agents, multi-modal systems and commercialization, with a focus on scaling real world solutions.

The day commenced with a high impact panel discussion titled “AI’s Next Wave: Agents, Multimodal, and Monetization,” featuring prominent industry leaders including Mr. Alok Shankar Pandey, Group General Manager, DFCCIL; Mr. Amit Singhal, Partner, Fluid Ventures; and Ms. Noor Fatma, Founder, Easiofy. 

The panel moderated by Mahesh Prajapati, (Founder – BigDot.ai) stressed on the role of India’s Startups

in driving AI-led innovation for the next billion users.

Creating a Strategic Impact, Enisha Kalita, Program Manager Google introduced the Google for Startups programs covering all initiatives to the startups that help early-stage ventures with mentorship, cloud credits, and go-to-market strategy. The event encouraged meaningful conversations, idea validation, and opened doors for future investment by showcasing how AI can be rapidly prototyped into impactful solutions by startups. Over 100 startup founders, developers, investors, and Google engineers came together for a hands-on day of AI exploration and collaboration. Startups dove into codelabs and live demos, working with advanced tools like Gemini 2.5, Gemma 3.0, Vertex AI, and AI Studio to bring real-world ideas to life.

Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH said’ Hosting Google AI Day at our campus reflects BIMTECH’s commitment to fostering innovation and driving meaningful engagement with the Startup ecosystem. We are proud to facilitate the innovators through AIC BIMTECH’s initiative’.

Mr. Surya Kant, CEO of AIC-BIMTECH said: ‘Startups are the backbone of our nation. I’ve been engaged with the Google team since 2023, and it’s an honor for AIC-BIMTECH to host this event. It perfectly aligns with our mission to empower AI and emerging tech Startups, contributing meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat’.

Past beneficiaries of similar programs include AIC BIMTECH’s alumni like Bharat AI, Snapblaze, and Academiq.io. These Startups have leveraged Google’s AI stack to raise funding, enter new markets, and deliver inclusive AI solutions across Bharat.

AIC‑BIMTECH: Atal Incubation Centre – BIMTECH is an AIM NITI Aayog backed initiative that has supported over 400+ Startups since inception in 2018. With a sharp focus on emerging technologies and inclusive entrepreneurship, AIC‑BIMTECH continues to play a critical role in India’s AI-driven growth story.

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), is a premier B-school located in Greater Noida. Known for its academic excellence, industry-oriented programs, and strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, BIMTECH has consistently nurtured future business leaders and entrepreneurs. The institute actively supports initiatives like AIC‑BIMTECH to foster a robust startup and innovation ecosystem in India.

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