Global venture capital firm Accel, in partnership with the Google AI Futures Fund, has announced the five startups selected for the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort, a program designed to accelerate the development of next-generation artificial intelligence technologies. Chosen from more than 4,000 applicants, the startups will receive funding of up to Rs.16.6 crore (USD 2 million) along with advanced computing credits worth approximately Rs.2.9 crore (USD 350,000).