IIT Gandhinagar AI Startups Drive Innovation Under IndiaAI Mission
From Multilingual Models to Climate Risk Solutions Under IndiaAI Mission
Gandhinagar : Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is emerging as a major hub for AI-driven startups, transforming cutting-edge research into real-world solutions under national initiatives like Make in India, Startup India, and the IndiaAI Mission.
Through its research ecosystem, including the Research Park and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, the institute is enabling startups to scale solutions aligned with national priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
From Research Labs to Real-World Impact
Highlighting the institute’s vision, Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, said:
“Our ecosystem is designed to move beyond knowledge creation to real-world impact. We ensure ideas transition seamlessly from lab to society.”
The startups emerging from IIT Gandhinagar are addressing diverse sectors such as:
- Artificial Intelligence and Language Models
- Robotics and Engineering Education
- Climate Risk and Urban Resilience
- Cybersecurity and Financial Technologies
Key Startups Driving Innovation
🤖 Soket AI: Building India-Centric Language Models
Soket AI is developing advanced large language models (LLMs) focused on mathematics, coding, and reasoning.
Founded by Abhishek Upperwal, the startup aims to create AI systems suited to India’s linguistic diversity.
Co-founder Mayank Singh explained that their models go beyond conversational AI to support:
- Cybersecurity
- Defence strategy
- Financial services
- Software development
Under Project EKA, Soket AI focuses on ethical, open-source, and energy-efficient AI systems. It is also part of the Government of India’s IndiaAI Mission and was featured alongside Narendra Modi during the AI Summit 2026.
⚙️ AB6 Robotics: Bridging AI and Hardware Learning
AB6 Robotics is redefining engineering education through AI-powered robotics platforms.
Led by Harish Palanthandalam Madapusi and Suyash Patidar, the startup focuses on hands-on learning using AI-integrated hardware systems.
Its flagship AB6 Platform enables:
- Robotics and automation learning
- Real-world engineering problem-solving
- Integration of AI with physical systems
The initiative aims to prepare learners for an AI-driven industrial ecosystem.
🌧️ AIResQ ClimSols: AI for Climate Risk Management
AIResQ ClimSols is leveraging AI to tackle urban flooding and climate risks.
Founded by experts including Udit Bhatia and Divya Upadhyay, the startup converts years of research into actionable solutions.
Key innovations include:
- Rain2Resilience Suite for flood intelligence
- AquaResQ for predicting flood risks
- MobiResQ for managing mobility disruptions
The system uses physics-informed AI to predict flood severity and infrastructure risks before rainfall, enabling real-time decision-making for city authorities.
🌍 Driving India’s AI Future
The growing ecosystem at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar reflects how academic institutions are becoming engines of innovation and entrepreneurship.
By aligning research with real-world applications, IIT Gandhinagar is contributing to:
- Technological self-reliance
- Sustainable development
- AI-led economic growth
🌟 A New Era of Campus Innovation
From multilingual AI to climate resilience, IIT Gandhinagar’s startups demonstrate how academic innovation can translate into scalable national impact, supporting India’s journey toward a technology-driven future.
