FutureX: Google Cloud India and Campus Fund Join Forces to Accelerate FrontierTech Startups

FutureX

Google Cloud India and Campus Fund have announced the launch of FutureX, a pioneering national platform designed to identify and support India’s most promising student-led startups in frontier technologies. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial viability, creating opportunities for young innovators to transform their ideas into impactful solutions.

FutureX is focused on nurturing cutting-edge innovations from student entrepreneurs across the country. The platform combines the resources and expertise of Google Cloud India and Campus Fund to provide unparalleled mentorship, funding, and exposure to these budding startups.

This initiative builds on Campus Fund’s success in discovering and supporting transformative startups like Digantara (space situational awareness), Sarla Aviation (eVTOLs and flying taxis), EtherealX (reusable rockets), D-Nome (genomics solutions), and Raccoon (large action models). FutureX aims to extend this legacy, empowering university-born innovations that have the potential to make a global impact.

Timeline and Key Events
FutureX will feature a comprehensive timeline of events, including:

  • Applications Open: January 15, 2025
  • Regional Rounds: Held across five zones from March to April 2025
  • Demo Day: On May 30, 2025, the top 10 startups will present their ideas to an esteemed panel at Google’s Bengaluru office

Funding and Opportunities
Selected startups will compete for an investment of up to $1 million from Campus Fund. Additionally, participants will benefit from Google Cloud credits through the Google for Startups Cloud Program.

Focus Areas
FutureX welcomes innovations across frontier technologies, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Generative AI
  • Robotics
  • Quantum Computing
  • Semiconductors
  • CleanTech
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences

An Esteemed Panel of Leaders
FutureX will feature a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including:

  • Bikram Singh Bedi (Vice President & Country MD, Google Cloud India)
  • Akarsh Hebbar (Global MD, Vedanta Semiconductors & Display)
  • Aprameya Radhakrishna (Co-Founder & CEO, Koo)
  • Bharat Shah (Co-Founder, HDFC Bank)
  • Shruti Shibulal (CEO, Tamara Leisure)
  • Other notable experts

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Comprehensive Support for Participants
Eligible startups will gain access to specialized workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship, focusing on:

  • Generative AI applications
  • Capital-raising strategies for DeepTech startups
  • MVP development and scaling

Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to current students, recent graduates, and dropouts within three years of graduation (i.e., 2022) who are building innovations in frontier technologies.

For more information, interested candidates can visit the official FutureX platform on Campus Fund’s website.

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