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Driven by Purpose

A4I: Scaling technology for societal impact

Nearly three billion people still lack the benefits of modern technology. Closing this gap is hard: it demands cutting-edge innovation, population-scale engineering, and partners capable of last-mile deployment.

A4I was conceived by Microsoft and IIIT-Bangalore to unite these strengths and turn proven ideas into solutions that reach everyone who needs them.

THE SCIENCE OF BELONGING :
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A4I is designed to nurture a strong ecosystem for AI-led innovation that prioritizes inclusive and sustainable development. With support and funding by Microsoft Philanthropies.

A4I Vision: DPGs at the Population Scale

A4I’s vision is to transform breakthrough AI innovations into Digital Public Goods—open-source tools licensed under MIT and ready for global use. By working side-by-side with NGOs and domain experts, we adapt each innovation to local realities and deploy it at meaningful scale.

A4I Innovation Hub: Actions Beyond Technology

Technology alone can’t sustain social impact. Acting as an innovation hub, A4I blends engineering with independent research, continuous learning, and strong governance. We foster an ecosystem where technologists, academics, and civil-society partners co-create, study outcomes, and iterate. This ensures that every solution keeps improving and remains responsible, equitable, and effective over time.

A4I Partners: Collaboration for Impact

Large-scale change is only possible when diverse partners combine their strengths to form a true ecosystem.

Microsoft

innovation enabler, contributing world-class research and technology.

IIIT-Bangalore

impact partner, providing the academic heft and engineering capacity to scale.

Domain Partners

Vision Empower, Khushi Baby, and Sikshana Foundation are our current Domain Partners. These sector-specific NGOs and institutions are critical to the success of A4I. They bring the domain expertise, local knowledge, and community connections needed to identify on the ground challenges. They actively co-design solutions and drive adoption at scale.

OUR TEAM

Meet the A4I
enablers

Powered by world-class research, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to social impact, this team forms the backbone of impactful innovation at A4I.

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