Games24x7 has announced the cohort for its ongoing accelerator program, TechXpedite, featuring 17 start-ups nation-wide, including six from Bengaluru. With support from various state government stakeholders, including the governments of Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and DPIIT, TechXpedite received applications from over 330 start-ups applying across categories.

The program, launched in Bengaluru in October 2024, saw start-ups applying across three focus categories: gaming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and impact-driven inclusive technology. From this pool, 17 were selected for an accelerator program, designed to accelerate their growth and market impact.

Six of the selected in the AI category from Karnataka include Arficus, Cairovision, Chittoo.com, Noha.ai, Spoda, and Zeuron.ai. The other shortlisted include Choira, Mple.ai, Qlan, Skitii, Glovatrix, BeAble Health, Gabify, HomeGround, LiaPlus AI, Tuttifrutti Interactive and VocBot.ai.

Dr Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, government of Karnataka, said, “Karnataka has long been a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and it is exciting to see programs like TechXpedite nurturing the next generation of startups. We are proud to have six of the selected start-ups from Karnataka, which reflects the immense talent and potential within the State’s dynamic ecosystem. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that drive technological advancements and foster sustainable economic growth.”

According to the company, the selected start-ups are participating in a structured mentorship program where they will interact with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and domain experts to address challenges and refine their products and solutions.

This will cover topics including technological advancements, business continuity strategies, financial frameworks, and market penetration approaches. The program will culminate with an exclusive pitch event in March 2025, where start-ups will present to a panel of investors and industry leaders, aiming to secure funding and partnerships that will help scale their innovative products and services.

TechXpedite offers start-ups masterclasses, networking opportunities, guidance from industry experts, and credits worth over $500,000 from more than 30 technology partners.

Games24x7 Ventures, the company’s corporate investment arm was launched in October 2022 to invest and support early-stage startups. Games24x7 operates RummyCircle and My11Circle.