Google DeepMind has launched its National Partnerships for AI initiative in India, providing government bodies and institutions with access to frontier AI models for scientific research and education.

The partnership with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation gives Indian researchers access to specialized AI tools including AlphaGenome for DNA analysis, AI Co-scientist for research collaboration, and Earth AI for environmental monitoring.

India ranks as the fourth largest adopter of AlphaFold globally, with over 180,000 researchers currently using the protein structure prediction system. The expansion builds on existing collaborations with US and UK governments.

$30 million funding for AI science breakthroughs

Google.org announced a $30 million Impact Challenge: AI for Science at the India AI Summit, targeting researchers, nonprofits, and social enterprises using AI for scientific discoveries. Selected recipients will receive engineering support and mentorship from Google DeepMind and Google Research.

The education component focuses on India's position as the world leader in daily Gemini usage by students. Google is partnering with Atal Tinkering Labs, which serves 10,000 schools and 11 million students, to integrate AI assistants into robotics and coding curricula.

A collaboration with PM Publishers will transform two million static textbooks into AI-powered interactive experiences across 250 titles and 2,000 schools. Students can scan QR codes to access custom Gemini models that act as subject-matter experts.

City Montessori School in Lucknow has already integrated Guided Learning into math classes for grades 8-9. A randomized control study by Fab AI found students sought deeper understanding rather than quick answers in three out of four Gemini conversations.

Google.org previously contributed $2 million to establish the Indic Language Technologies Research Hub at IIT Bombay, supporting AI development in local languages.

The initiative represents Google DeepMind's broader strategy to deploy AI capabilities through government partnerships, following similar programs in the US and UK focused on national priorities in science, education, and public services.