The/Nudge secures $15M from Google.org to develop AI tools for small businesses
The/Nudge, an Indian action institute focused on livelihoods and economic inclusion, is receiving a $15 million funding commitment from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools for India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Via YourStory
The funding aims to improve access to formal credit, market opportunities, and regulatory compliance for small businesses.
The programme will include an open call for proposals to identify practical solutions to business challenges. It will also develop a multilingual, voice-led platform to train people in Tier III and IV towns in job-ready skills and connect them with small businesses.
Google’s announcement estimates that more than 90 million small businesses in India employ over 345 million people, although many continue to…
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