OpenAI Expands Global AI Impact Programme In India

New Delhi: ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced the next phase of its global ‘AI for Impact Accelerator Programme’ in India, highlighting a year of support for mission-driven organisations using artificial intelligence to solve real-world social problems.

As part of this initiative, 11 nonprofits will receive new API credits, bringing the total value of technical grants under this initiative to $150,000.

OpenAI API credits function as a prepaid payment method which means instead of relying on monthly billing through a credit card, users can purchase credits in advance and use them as needed.

This effort is now part of the broader ‘OpenAI Academy’, which aims to make AI more accessible, useful, and grounded in solving real challenges. Over the past year, Indian nonprofits supported through the programme have developed and deployed AI tools in critical sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, disability inclusion, and gender equity -- making a visible impact in underserved communities, according to the company.