GTT Data Launches GAIN: Empowering India's AI Startup Ecosystem

GTT Data Solutions, a BSE-listed technology enabler, has announced the launch of GAIN (GTT Data AI Accelerator Network). This strategic initiative aims to build a collaborative platform for emerging AI businesses in India, fostering innovation, mentorship, and funding support.

GAIN is designed to empower over 100 companies with expertise in advanced AI applications, AI infrastructure, and intelligent automation. These startups will receive market access, business mentorship, and potential funding from Sangli Miraj Commercial Ventures. The initiative also enhances GTT Data’s Dual Intelligence framework, integrating cutting-edge innovations to accelerate digital transformation.

GTT Data envisions GAIN as a platform for potential funding, mentorship, and business advisory services. It will also provide go-to-market enablement through joint offerings and strategic partnerships. The selected startups bring cutting-edge solutions across niche technologies, including Intelligent Automation, Advanced Healthcare AI, and Vision AI.

"We have never had an AI-first approach at GTT Data; we truly believe in the collaboration between human entities and AI to create dual intelligence. With GAIN, we’re creating a launchpad for India’s AI businesses not just to survive, but to lead with purpose," said Srikumar Kumar, President of GTT Data Solutions. "We believe the future of AI must be shaped by partnerships, not silos. And its impact must be measured not just in productivity gains, but in how it uplifts human potential."

The formal rollout of GAIN commenced in Pune, where 22 AI companies and 45 founders, co-founders, and key leaders presented their innovations. The event was led by GTT Data’s leadership team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fostering industry-wide transformation. These companies also received mentorship from GTT Data’s experts, showcasing both the rising interest in AI and the company’s active commitment to nurturing emerging technologies.

"GAIN – by GTT Data is a congregation of the AI community. It is a unique convergence of technologists sharing emerging technology. AI startups collaborate with leaders in Digital Transformation aka GTT Data. Mentoring, collaboration and shared passion brings the alike together here. GTT DATA is driving ‘cumulative success’ with a vision of enhancing Indian Tech," said Sarang Kamalakar, Founder of Parentheses and Humac.

"GAIN by GTT data was a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge AI innovation where companies demonstrated how AI advancements are driving real business value across diverse use cases. The event delivered invaluable insights into breakthrough technologies, highlighting the collaborative spirit and transformative impact of AI across industries," added Amit Ananpara, Founder of Innoplexus.

"We proudly participated as a partner in GAIN ’25, the GTT Data AI Accelerator Network’s flagship event held at Novotel, Viman Nagar, Pune. The event brought together leading minds in data science, AI, consulting, and emerging technologies to explore the future of data intelligence and collaborative innovation. We at Transcend found that we can navigate into the landscape with collaboration as a key lever to pivot to the next level," shared Rajesh Purshotam, Founder of Transcend Discoveries.

Despite being the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, India faces challenges around startup survival and scalability. Nearly 90% of startups don’t make it, and 7 out of 10 shut down within a decade. GAIN addresses this by nurturing collaboration over competition, encouraging adjacent businesses to join forces, and helping AI entrepreneurs move beyond isolated, linear growth paths.

GTT Data invites all stakeholders passionate about India’s AI-led future to be part of this landmark moment, where human-centred technology meets opportunity, and collaboration becomes the catalyst for national progress.

GTT Data Solutions Limited is a publicly listed technology company on the Bombay Stock Exchange, specialising in Dual Intelligence — integrating human and artificial intelligence to drive business transformation. Its services span data engineering, advanced analytics, AI-powered automation, and IT service management, helping businesses optimise operations, enhance decision-making, and accelerate innovation. A key pillar of GTT Data’s impact is workforce upskilling, having trained over 2 million students and corporate clients in data management, analytics, and AI technologies.