Singapore (TDI): Two innovative startups from Pakistan have been selected as part of 23 teams from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to join Google’s first-ever AI Academy.
The program, aimed at helping startups refine their AI solutions and boost business growth, launched this week with a three-day interactive bootcamp in Singapore.
Founders from Pakistan, Korea, Japan, India, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia came together to kick off the initiative.
Participants will receive over 170 hours of tailored mentorship from AI and Cloud experts, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, and opportunities to network with other AI innovators across the region.
Pakistani startup AdalFi is enhancing financial inclusivity with its AI-driven credit scoring system, making financial services more accessible for individuals and small businesses.
Another startup, Adlytic AI, is transforming retail analytics by turning CCTV cameras into smart tools, helping retailers leverage visual and geospatial data for business growth.
Both startups are pushing the limits of AI innovation in Pakistan and enriching the region’s AI ecosystem.
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“We’re thrilled to launch Google’s first AI Academy in APAC,” said Michael Kim, Head of Google for Startups, APAC.
“AI can be a tremendous force for change, and it’s inspiring to see these 23 startups harness its potential to tackle significant challenges, from improving access to financial services and healthcare to creating AI solutions for legal work and democratizing influencer marketing with AI-generated avatars. We aim to spark a wave of innovation that will resonate across the entire Asia-Pacific region.”
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The AI Academy will conclude in December with a Graduation Day, where startups will showcase their enhanced AI solutions to investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
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