Google.org has committed $15 million to The/Nudge to expand the adoption of artificial intelligence among India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative targets business needs such as improving access to credit and providing tools that support compliance, aiming to reduce common barriers that smaller firms face as they compete in larger markets.
Both reports describe an additional component focused on workforce capability. The/Nudge is set to develop a multilingual platform intended to upskill local talent and improve job readiness. While the exact delivery details are not elaborated in the available excerpts, the funding is positioned as both technology enablement and skills development for MSMEs and the people who can support them.