Accel, in partnership with Google’s AI-focused investment initiatives, has launched the Atoms AI Cohort 2026—an accelerator designed to support early-stage artificial intelligence startups in India. The program aims to identify high-potential founders, provide them with technical expertise, and equip them with the capital and resources required to scale globally. With AI adoption rising across industries, the initiative seeks to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem by nurturing companies building foundational models, enterprise AI tools, and sector-specific automation solutions.