Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Google Launches AI Models and Startup Programme
Google has launched a new programme called the Google Market Access Programme to help Indian AI startups grow and reach global markets.
The programme offers training and access to important business leaders to help startups succeed.
At the same event, Google also introduced two new AI models: MedGemma 1.5, which helps with medical images and reports, and FunctionGemma, which allows devices to understand and act on natural language instructions.
These tools are designed to support startups and improve healthcare and technology applications.
Google is committed to helping Indian startups turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Google launched the Market Access Programme to help Indian AI startups scale globally with market access and enterprise training.
The programme offers training on enterprise selling, global pricing models, and international buyer behaviour, along with access to Google’s global network of CIOs and CXOs.
Google introduced MedGemma 1.5, an AI model for medical imaging and reports, and FunctionGemma, a lightweight model for function calling and on-device AI agents.
MedGemma 1.5 supports complex medical imaging such as CT scans, MRI scans, histopathology slides, and medical reports.
FunctionGemma enables applications to convert natural language instructions into real actions on devices, supporting fast, private, and low-latency AI solutions.
- Who
- What
- Launched the Google Market Access Programme and new AI models (MedGemma 1.5 and FunctionGemma)
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To support Indian AI startups in scaling globally and to introduce advanced AI models for specialized applications
Startup Support
AI Model Development
Programme Focus
Startup Support
Helps Indian AI startups scale globally with market access and enterprise training.
AI Model Development
Introduces advanced AI models like MedGemma 1.5 and FunctionGemma for specialized applications.
- Programme Name
- Google Market Access Programme
- Target Audience
- AI-first startups in India
- Programme Benefits
- Enterprise selling training, global pricing models, international buyer behaviour, access to Google’s global network of CIOs and CXOs, immersion in key international markets
- New AI Models
- MedGemma 1.5, FunctionGemma
- MedGemma 1.5 Applications
- Medical imaging (CT scans, MRI scans, histopathology slides), medical reports
- FunctionGemma Applications
- Function calling, on-device AI agents, natural language instructions to real actions
- Event
- Google AI Startups Conclave
- Key Speaker
- Preeti Lobana, Country Manager for India at Google
Sources
Google opens access to AI models for medical imaging and speech, unveils MedGemma 1.5 and MedASR: All you need to know
Google launches new initiative to help Indian AI startups scale for enterprise adoption
Google Launches Market Access Programme To Help Indian AI Startups Scale Globally
