# The UNNATI AI Accelerator is a flagship initiative aimed at supporting AI-driven startups.

*genai · news · 2026-01-15 · News18*

## Key points

- Microsoft and FITT, IIT Delhi launched the inaugural UNNATI AI Accelerator startup cohort in January 2026.
- Ten AI-driven startups were rigorously selected to address healthcare, education, agriculture, and sustainability challenges.
- Selected startups receive mentorship, industry access, and strategic guidance to refine product-market fit and scale impact.
- Easiofy's ImagixAI platform automates tumor segmentation with 99% accuracy, reducing treatment planning time by 60%.
- Several cohort startups hold patents or proprietary technologies, including Vernatics for vernacular EdTech and AI-based train maintenance.

**Companies:** Microsoft, FITT, IIT Delhi, Cybranex Technologies and Consultancy Pvt Ltd, ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt Ltd, Pradivya Software Pvt Ltd, Easiofy Solutions Pvt Ltd, EcoRatings Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, Superceuticals, OpenSpectrum AI Pvt Ltd, Biosky Space Innovations Pvt Ltd, VMI Collective Pvt Ltd, SNN Eduworld Pvt Ltd
**Countries:** India

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