New Delhi: OpenAI, in collaboration with the Indian government’s IndiaAI Mission, announced the launch of OpenAI Academy India, marking the first international expansion of the company’s educational platform.
The initiative is aimed at expanding access to AI skills training across the country, catering to a wide range of learners. The academy will support the IndiaAI Mission’s ‘FutureSkills’ pillar by providing structured AI education to students, developers, educators, civil servants, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners.
The content will be delivered through a hybrid model both digitally and through in-person sessions and will initially be available in English and Hindi, with plans to expand into more regional languages.
Speaking at the launch, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw called the initiative a major step towards democratizing access to emerging technologies.
“The launch of OpenAI Academy will strengthen India’s AI Mission by enabling greater community learning, fostering innovation, and accelerating the development of locally relevant solutions,” Vaishnaw said.
OpenAI’s educational content will also be hosted on the government’s iGOT Karmayogi platform, aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of civil servants. The platform will provide curated modules in AI and generative technologies to improve public sector efficiency and decision-making.
As part of the initiative, OpenAI will organize periodic webinars and workshops in six major Indian cities, conducted by its team of experts and local partners. In a move to boost India’s startup ecosystem, OpenAI will also provide up to $100,000 in API credits to 50 fellows or startups approved under the IndiaAI Mission.
In addition, the initiative will focus on empowering educators. OpenAI has committed to supporting the training of one million teachers in the use of Generative AI tools for classroom and curriculum enhancement.
Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI, described India as one of the most dynamic countries for AI adoption and development.
“We’re proud to partner with IndiaAI to launch OpenAI Academy India and help more people gain the confidence and skills to use AI meaningfully in their work, communities, and lives,” Kwon said.
