Launched in October 2021, AppScale Academy is focused on helping local startups build and scale a range of world-class apps across domains including gaming, healthcare, financial technology, education technology and social impact.
“It is great to see startups and developers across India, especially in Tier II and Tier III cities, gain momentum and provide solutions to complex problems unique to India,” said Jeet Vijay, CEO MeitY Startup Hub, said. “We look forward to working with them on this journey and helping them take them to new heights.”
Applications will be open till 15 December 2021, from which 100 startups will be selected based on qualitative and quantitative parameters defined by a panel of industry experts, MeitY Startup Hub members and Google Play.
“It is heartening to see that startups in India are increasingly driving local app innovations that have the potential to go global. We should fuel this development and encourage them to drive meaningful solutions for the world,” said Ajay Sawhney, secretary, MeitY. “I am delighted that MeitY Startup Hub and Google have come together to grow and grow this thriving ecosystem.”
The program will also pay special attention to the emerging startup ecosystem in Tier II and Tier III cities of India, aiming to provide them with the support they need to build scalable app solutions, the statement said.
“We are excited to see India’s thriving startup ecosystem reaching a global audience, not just for India. At Google Play, we believe that Indian startups and developers have the potential to set an example for the rest of the world to follow,” said Purnima Kochikar, Vice President, Google Play Partnerships. “We want to further appreciate the tremendous potential of this ecosystem. We are delighted to partner with MeitY Startup Hub to harness and help them build sustainable and scalable global businesses.”