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ABOUT A4I

Making AI Accessible for All 

The AI Innovation & Inclusion Initiative (A4I) is a collaboration between Microsoft India and the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore. 

A4I is committed to ensuring that the benefits of artificial intelligence reach the furthest corners of society, especially the underserved and marginalized communities. Our work focuses on researching, developing, deploying, and scaling Digital Public Goods (DPGs) : free, open, and accessible AI solutions designed to address real-world challenges faced by underprivileged groups. 

From AI-powered educational tools that support visually impaired learners to intelligent chatbots that provide reliable, timely medical information to ASHA workers, A4I builds technology with purpose. These solutions strengthen communities from the ground up by enhancing access to knowledge, healthcare, education, and more.  

We believe technology is most powerful when it is inclusive. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence to drive social inclusion and sustainable impact.

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Our Ecosystem

Intelligence with Purpose

A unique collaboration bringing together academic excellence, industry innovation, and ground-level expertise to create scalable AI solutions for social impact.

A4I

AI for impact

We leverage cutting-edge AI research to solve critical societal challenges in healthcare, education and more. Our mission is to transform advanced innovations into scalable, ethical tools that drive global equity.

IIITB

Academic Excellence

International Institute of
Information Technology
Bangalore brings world-class
research capabilities and
academic rigor to drive
innovation with real-world
impact.

Microsoft

Innovations Partner

Microsoft India
provides advanced Al
technologies, cloud
infrastructure, and technical
expertise to accelerate
innovation and scale solutions
globally.

Domain Partner

Ground Implementation

Collaboration with NGOs,
government agencies, and
industry partners ensures
solutions are contextually
relevant, sustainable, and
effectively deployed at scale.

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Innovation Flow

Intelligence
Scaled for Good

A4I partners with leading organizations in education and healthcare to co-design and scale high-impact AI solutions for underserved communities. As part of the Microsoft Elevate Program, we build on Microsoft ‘solutions, intentionally scaling them to reach the people who need them most. 

This impact is made possible through close collaboration with our domain partners, who implement the solutions on the ground, train users, and help identify the right communities. Together, we create strong feedback loops that enable continuous improvement and ensure our Digital Public Goods evolve in response to real-world needs. 

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.

IIITB
Domain Partners
Steering Committee
RAC
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  • Aditi Bansal

    Microsoft

  • Ishpreet Kaur

    Microsoft

  • Manju Dhasmana

    Lead – Philanthropies and CSR, Microsoft

  • Manohar Swaminathan

    Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research

  • Mohit Jain

    Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research

  • Tanuja Ganu

    Director of Research Engineering, Microsoft Research

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  • Aanchal

    Research Associate

  • Amit Prakash

    Professor & HoD, Digital Humanities, IIIT Bangalore

  • Ananya Mishra

    Digital Marketing and Content Specialist

  • Ashish Srivastava 

    Chief Impact Officer at A4I  

  • Farman Ahmed

    Software Developer

  • JD Santhosh 

    Research Assistant at A4I

  • Mohammed Muqsit

    A4I

  • Monnie Parida

    Post-doctoral fellow at A4I Lab

  • Nikunj Khakhkhar

    Frontend Development

  • Pradyumna Taduri

    A4I Project Coordinator

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  • Meera Muthukrishnan

    Vision Empower

  • Pranav Savanur

    Khushi Baby Association

  • Srinivas Mysore

    Program Manager-Sikshana Foundation

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  • Manju Dhasmana

    Lead – Philanthropies and CSR, Microsoft

  • Srinath Srinivasa

    Professor and Dean (R&D), IIIT-B

  • TK Srikanth

    Professor of Practice & Head, E-Health Research Centre (EHRC), IIIT-B

  • Venkat Padmanabhan

    MD, Microsoft Research, India

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  • Hemachandran Karah

    Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  • Padma Sarangpani

    Professor, School of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai

  • Priya Seetharaman

    Professor, Management Information Systems, Indian Insitute of Management Calcutta

  • Rajesh Chandwani

    Professor, Human Resources Management, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  • Subhasis Banerjee

    Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

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RESOURCES

Blogs

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  • Reflections from On-Site Research 

    Reflections from On-Site Research 

    The A4I Research Associates have been out traveling for on-site research for a total of 8 weeks in the last four months.

  • Building Ethical Intelligence: Reflections from A4I’s Ethics in AI Workshop 

    Building Ethical Intelligence: Reflections from A4I’s Ethics in AI Workshop 

    As digital technologies increasingly underpin public-purpose service delivery across digital health, smart cities, agriculture, and education, ethical considerations are no longer peripheral to system design.

  • Platform Design is all about “People”

    Platform Design is all about “People”

    Platform Design is all about “people”. Then comes “process” and, lastly, “technology”.

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