As we discuss the future of intelligence at the India AI Summit, it is clear that India’s journey towards global AI leadership is inextricably linked to the country’s commitment to sustainable growth. Today, we are taking a significant step in this direction by announcing a new collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India.

We have launched the Google Center for Climate Technology on Manthan, the PSA’s flagship platform for supporting India’s research and development ecosystem.

A Hub for Decarbonization and Deep Tech Research

The Google Center for Climate Technology (the ‘Center’) is envisioned as a national catalyst to accelerate decarbonization and the evolution of climate technology. By providing access to our sustainability-focused AI models and APIs, and supporting talent pipelines, we aim to power a new era of sustainable innovation in India.

The Center will support scalable research and development and promote cross-sector collaboration. We are initially requesting research or innovation proposals from applicants across three critical frontier areas where AI can have significant impact:

• Building a green workforce: Equipping the next generation of India’s workforce with the technical skills required for the climate-tech transition.
• Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF): Accelerating research into the sourcing and deployment of SAF to decarbonize one of transport’s most complex sectors.
• Low-carbon construction: Empowering researchers to evaluate and promote materials that can fundamentally reduce the carbon footprint of India’s rapid urbanization.

As part of this initiative, selected and eligible applicants will receive support to develop AI-powered, data-driven solutions that address environmental challenges in India and around the world.

Sustainability as the Foundation for AI

Through our investments in the AI Hub and local partnerships that are adding 336 MW of clean energy to India’s grid, we aim to help align India’s AI ambition with its clean energy goals. Furthermore, our foundational agricultural models are helping the local ecosystem strengthen India’s resilience in a changing landscape.

We are excited to partner with the PSA, and look forward to the innovation India’s research ecosystem unlocks to ensure that the AI revolution in India powers, and is in turn powered by, long-term sustainability.