Google funds $15M for Indian MSMEs, expands free AI teacher training
Google has announced a $15 million grant, provided through Google.org to the nonprofit TheNudge, to support Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The funding aims to develop AI tools that help these businesses access formal credit, discover new markets, and manage compliance. Google states that India’s 90 million MSMEs employ over 345 million people, making this a significant…
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- Google.org grants $15 million to TheNudge to build AI tools for Indian MSMEs.
- Free AI educator training expands to new states, with 80,000 teachers already trained.
- ATL Saathi, a Gemini-powered app, supports STEM education in 100 Atal Tinkering Labs.
Simultaneously, Google is expanding its AI Educator Series, a free online training program for teachers. Launched in India in May, the program has already trained more than 80,000 educators. The new expansion involves partnerships with state governments in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Sikkim, as well as the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The course, which aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, is currently available in English, with Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Assamese, Odia, and Punjabi versions expected later in October.
The program trains teachers to use tools like Gemini and Gemini Notebook to prepare lesson plans and reduce routine work. Additionally, Google is supporting 100 Atal Tinkering Labs through ATL Saathi, a Gemini-powered desktop application for STEM curricula. Partnerships with IIT Bombay and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser will further support AI research in academic settings.
Google announces $15 million for Indian MSMEs, expands free AI training for teachers
businesstoday.in · 16 October 2026
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