OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, unveiled the second phase of its global “AI for Impact Accelerator Programme” in India on Tuesday. The announcement highlighted a year of assistance for mission-driven organizations that use AI to address pressing social issues.

Eleven NGOs will be awarded additional API credits as part of this program, increasing the total amount of technical grants awarded to $150,000. As a prepaid payment option, OpenAI API credits allow users to buy credits in advance and use them as needed, eliminating the need for monthly credit card billing.

This initiative is now a part of the larger “OpenAI Academy,” which seeks to increase AI’s usability, accessibility, and foundation in real-world problem-solving.

The business claims that over the course of the last year, Indian organizations that are funded by the program have created and implemented AI solutions in vital fields including healthcare, education, agriculture, disability inclusion, and gender equity, clearly influencing underprivileged areas.

The initiative is run in collaboration with Turn.io, Tech4Dev, and The Agency Fund. It offers early access to OpenAI’s tools, collaborative learning within a cohort, and practical technical assistance.

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It also demonstrates OpenAI’s larger dedication to making sure AI helps everyone, particularly those living in underdeveloped areas.

In order to assist these organizations in creating extensive solutions, OpenAI also held a workshop in India to demonstrate the capabilities of its most recent AI models.

The project is in line with the “India AI Mission,” which seeks to build a robust ecosystem, democratize access to AI, and provide technological solutions that are specifically suited to India’s particular social and economic requirements.

Organizations using AI to address significant problems are part of the India cohort.

The Indian cohort was commended by Pragya Misra, Policy and Partnerships Lead at OpenAI India, for their deliberate and significant use of AI.

According to her, the organizations embody the principles of the India AI Mission and demonstrate how cutting-edge technology can be applied creatively and empathetically to tackle challenging issues.

With other firms anticipated to join the program later this year, OpenAI intends to further expand this effort in India.

As it expands, OpenAI is moving beyond merely offering access to creating tangible, real-world impact—supporting useful, scalable, and human-centered AI solutions.