Australia’s participation at the India AI Impact Summit has delivered concrete commercial gains for local artificial intelligence innovators, as government and industry leaders deepen technology ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.
A high-level delegation led by Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Andrew Charlton joined representatives from the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, reflecting what officials described as a coordinated, whole-of-government approach.
Charlton said India’s hosting of this year’s global AI summit highlighted a shared focus on ensuring artificial intelligence benefits workers, drives inclusive economic growth and protects the planet.
“Australia and India have long shared a commitment to working together in business and science,” he said, adding he looked forward to marking the 20th anniversary of the landmark Australia–India Strategic Research Fund.
Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups. The aim was to forge partnerships across the AI value chain and tap into India’s rapidly expanding technology landscape.
The summit acted as a catalyst for new collaborations. Australian DeepTech company Dalfin AI signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian partner Grassroots to co-develop no-code applications, workflow automation tools and scalable digital solutions for sectors including government, finance and healthcare. The agreement is expected to open pathways into South Asia and European markets.
In the education technology space, AmplifiU AI formalised agreements with Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) India to advance AI-enabled teacher training assessments and smarter schooling systems. The company has also partnered with The Association of International Schools in India to tailor its teacher development platform to the needs of international schools across India.
The deals underscore the growing commercial momentum underpinning Australia–India technology cooperation.
On the sidelines of the summit, Charlton met with India’s Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Canada’s Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon to discuss closer collaboration in emerging technologies.
Officials say events such as the AI Impact Summit are increasingly serving as a bridge between Australia’s specialised innovation capabilities and India’s vast technology market, translating strategic engagement into tangible outcomes for Australian firms.
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