GAIN initiative to offer mentorship, market access, and potential funding, fostering collaboration and transforming India’s AI startup landscape.
Pune, 2nd July 2025: GTT Data Solutions, a BSE-listed technology enabler renowned for its proprietary Dual Intelligence solutions that blend human expertise with advanced AI, has unveiled GAIN (GTT Data AI Accelerator Network), its flagship initiative to accelerate India’s AI startup ecosystem. With a mission to drive purposeful digital transformation, GAIN will support over 100 AI-focused startups across domains like Advanced AI Applications, AI Infrastructure, and Intelligent Automation.
GAIN aims to provide market access, business mentorship, and potential funding opportunities from Sangli Miraj Commercial Ventures. The initiative aligns with GTT Data’s vision of fostering human-centered AI innovations that solve real-world challenges and accelerate India’s technology leadership on the global stage.
Srikumar Kumar, President of GTT Data Solutions, emphasized, “We have never had an AI-first approach; we believe in dual intelligence—where humans and AI collaborate to achieve more. GAIN creates a launchpad for AI businesses not just to survive, but to lead with purpose. Our commitment is to shape AI’s future by partnerships that uplift human potential.”
The formal rollout in Pune brought together 22 AI companies and over 40 founders, co-founders, and senior technologists who showcased innovations, shared their visions, and explored strategic partnerships. GTT Data’s leadership team facilitated mentorship and knowledge sharing, reinforcing its dedication to building a collaborative AI ecosystem.
GAIN will accelerate solutions in cutting-edge areas such as:
Intelligent Automation: Including Cognitive Process Automation and advanced NLP.
Advanced Healthcare AI: Covering AI-powered medical imaging and diagnostics.
Vision AI: For AI in DLOps and advanced visual data processing.
Founders participating in the Pune event expressed optimism about GAIN’s potential to transform India’s AI startup landscape. Sarang Kamalakar, Founder of Parentheses and Humac, noted, “GAIN is a unique convergence of technologists and AI leaders. It drives cumulative success by fostering mentorship, collaboration, and shared passion.” Amit Ananpara, Founder of Innoplexus, called it “a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge AI innovation,” while Rajesh Purshotam, Founder of Transcend Discoveries, highlighted the event’s role in “exploring the future of data intelligence through collaboration.”
Despite India’s position as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, nearly 90% of startups struggle to survive beyond a decade. By encouraging collaborative growth over isolated competition, GAIN aims to improve startup scalability and long-term success.
GTT Data invites stakeholders from across industries to join this transformative initiative, building an AI-powered future where technology advances human potential and collaboration fuels national progress.
