IndiaAI Startups Global: Scaling Deeptech Across Europe
IndiaAI Startups Global: Demo Day with Incubateur HEC Paris at Station FIndia’s startup scene has always had big dreams… and now, some of those dreams are crossing borders. Back in April, ten ambitious AI startups from India kicked off their journey with the IndiaAI Startups Global program. Over the next few months, they dove into the European tech scene, refining their ideas, meeting potential partners, and figuring out how to scale beyond the subcontinent. Their journey led them to Station F in Paris, where they capped it all off with a Demo Day this July, pitching bold solutions and laying real groundwork for global growth.
The IndiaAI Startups Global Program: A Gateway to Europe
The IndiaAI Startups Global program, launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is a flagship initiative to help promising AI startups from India to take their innovations to international markets. And Europe, known for its strong regulatory frameworks and appetite for trustworthy tech, is a natural next step. Against this backdrop, ten standout Indian AI startups recently took center stage at Station F in Paris, in collaboration with the HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center — marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward global startup expansion.
Over the past four months, these startups have undergone an acceleration experience hosted at the Incubateur HEC Paris in Station F. They’ve been tuning their products, talking to users, validated market fit, and built strategic relationships across the European tech landscape. True to the spirit of HEC Paris Incubateur, the experience was hands-on, grounded in real feedback, and focused on making tangible progress.
The 10 Indian AI Startups Taking the Leap
What makes these startups stand out? For one, they’ve been trained on India’s incredibly complex, diverse data environments… which means their AI models tend to be robust, adaptable, and ready to scale. Their technologies span from Healthcare, Education, and Retail to Agriculture and Cybersecurity:
- CoRover – Conversational AI powered by BharatGPT
- NeuroPixel.AI – AI for apparel retail and virtual try-ons
- PrivaSapien – Privacy-preserving AI solutions
- SatSure – Satellite and drone-based geospatial intelligence
- Secure Blink – Cybersecurity and threat detection
- Smartail – AI-driven personalized learning platforms
- Staqu Technologies (Jarvis) – Predictive policing and surveillance AI
- Storyvord – Generative AI for media and storytelling
- Voicing AI – Multilingual voice AI for diverse populations
- Volar Alta – Advanced drone technology for industrial use
As part of the inaugural French edition of the IndiaAI Global program, the ten standout Indian AI startups not only immersed themselves in the heart of Europe’s innovation ecosystem, but also engaged with key leaders shaping the future of global tech. The program kicked off with an official launch in Paris, attended by Sanjeev Kumar Singla, Ambassador of India to France, and quickly positioned itself at the intersection of diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Throughout their journey, the entrepreneurs participated in major events like VivaTech and had the unique opportunity to engage directly with high-level representatives, including:
- Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology
- Abhishek Singh, CEO of IndiaAI
- Eenam Gambhir, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Paris.
Welcomed by Philippe Oster, Senior Executive Director of International Affairs at HEC Paris, and Mouna Guennouni, Head of Operations and CFO at STATION F, the delegation explored the STATION F campus and connected with founders in a series of inspiring exchanges.
IndiaAI Startups Global Demo Day at STATION F
The big moment came on July 2, when all ten startups pitched during the Demo Day inside Station F, French iconic startup campus. The room buzzed with founders, investors, and tech leaders from both sides of the globe, including:
- Francesco Travagli (Choose Paris Region)
- Danbee Lee (WishUpon)
- Devansh Parnami (Vidurta / Kyto Consulting)
- Ketan Sanghvi (India–France Tech Corridor)
Each founder got a chance to show not only what their product does, but why it matters in today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, and received hands-on mentorship to scale within Europe. A big congratulations to all the founders for reaching this milestone!
What’s Next for the Indian startups?
Backed by a growing community of mentors, corporates, and investors, these startups are now preparing for a Europe-wide expansion. With new connections and support from both European and Indian ecosystems, these startups are already eyeing their next moves: pilot programs, partnerships, fundraising rounds, and maybe even new offices in places like Berlin, Amsterdam, or Lyon.
Many of them may also continue their journey within the broader HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute ecosystem and its centers, tapping into additional programs, resources, and networks designed to help early-stage ventures grow and thrive in Europe. Because HEC Paris is where international startups come to turn bold ideas into real global ventures, with the network, know-how, and spark to make it happen.
HEC Paris is ranked as the 4th top centers for innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe (FT Ranking 2025), a place where international startups come to develop and scale their ventures beyond borders, with the network, know-how, and spark to make it happen.
About the HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center
Since 2015, the Incubateur HEC Paris has been the premier ecosystem for startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. This evolution has led to the creation of the HEC Paris Incubation & Acceleration Center, offering unparalleled support by connecting them with experts, professors, students, investors, decision-makers, tech specialists, and journalists.
Located at STATION F, with dedicated startup spaces and additional facilities at the HEC campus and HEC UK House, the center offers a comprehensive suite of programs tailored to every stage of business growth. These programs support startups and entrepreneurs while also partnering with corporations and public institutions on open innovation initiatives, as well as corporate and international acceleration programs.