Google selects 20 AI startups for 2026 Play Accelerator India programmeGoogle has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for the 2026 Play Accelerator India programme. The three-month, equity-free initiative will provide mentorship on AI integration, app quality, security, growth and monetisation to help startups build scalable products for global markets. The three-month, equity-free programme will provide participating startups with hands-on support in artificial intelligence (AI) integration, app quality, security, growth and monetisation. Through Google Play Accelerator India, we want to support founders across the full journey, from product quality and AI integration to growth, security, monetisation and global scale,” said Aditya Swamy, Managing Director, Google Play Partnerships. Google Play Accelerator India is designed to support promising Indian app and gaming startups through mentorship and guidance across product development, AI integration, growth strategies and monetisation.