Google for Startups India, along with Scaler and also supported by MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India, India AI Mission and NASSCOM, has launched an “online program” called “Startup School: Prompt to Prototype,” to help early-stage startup founders in India transform their ideas into prototypes using AI rapidly. The program will run for two weeks, starting November 27th through to December 7th, 2025.

The goal of this program is to enable startup founders to quickly convert their ideas into functional AI prototypes using prompt-based tools such as Google Gemini, Imagen, Veo, and NotebookLM within the AI Studio environment. The program will include guided ideation, prototype validation, prototype design, and prototype deployment training.

Non-technical founders and startup teams are equally encouraged to join the program. It offers interactive workshops, hands-on learning and a certificate endorsed by Google. The top prototypes of the program will be selected to participate in the “Build the Future” showcase in January 2026.

This is an important effort, as there are currently more than 180,000 registered companies in India’s growing startup community, but fewer than 2% are native to artificial intelligence. This program is looking to close this gap by offering startups access to tooling, product training and mentoring from experts.

For founders, the benefits are clear: learn modern AI tools, build product prototypes, validate ideas and get access to Google’s ecosystem.  The move is also an important signal that the Indian startup community is shifting away from a funding-only focus toward product-led growth and skill-driven scale.

Applications are open now.  If you’re a founder or part of an early-stage startup team, you can apply online to enrol in this program. This partnership with Google and other partners will be significant in supporting Indian start-ups in creating AI-based products and expanding globally.

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