Sahyogi, an AI platform empowering citizens across India through Financial inclusion, proudly announces its selection as a finalist for the prestigious GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH) Residential Program, powered by global accelerator leader Plug and Play. This milestone places Sahyogi among just 12 startups across India chosen to join the inaugural cohort of India’s premier fintech accelerator program.
Empowering Women and Rural citizens across India Through Financial Inclusion
Launched in January 2025, the GIFT IFIH is a strategic initiative by Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) designed to cultivate a world-class fintech ecosystem. In collaboration with Plug and Play, the accelerator provides selected startups with deep mentorship, critical resources, regulatory guidance, and access to a powerful global network of partners, corporates, and investors.
Sahyogi's selection reaffirms its mission to bridge the financial inclusion gap by providing a platform operated by voice commands in native language to enable users access financial services across India. The platform empowers individuals in rural and semi-urban areas to live their lifes with financial dignity.
Accelerating Financial Inclusion at Scale
Shivani Singhal, Founder & CEO, Sahyogi
“We are incredibly honored to be selected as one of the top 12 startups for the GIFT IFIH program. This recognition not only validates our mission but also energizes our team to push harder toward making financial access universal. At Sahyogi, we believe that true innovation means creating solutions that empower every individual — no matter where they are — to participate in and benefit from the financial system. With the support of GIFT City and Plug and Play, we’re ready to achieve our mission.”
Sahyogi’s model integrates financial education, digital tools, and trust-based local relationships to unlock financial services for millions who remain outside the formal economy. Its approach aligns strongly with GIFT IFIH’s mission to foster sustainable, inclusive, and innovative fintech solutions.
Driving Real-World Impact in India's Fintech Ecosystem
The GIFT IFIH program focuses on high-impact areas such as financial inclusion, payments, sustainability, regtech, retail banking, and digital assets. Sahyogi’s grassroots approach to building a fully automatic and trustable layer for financial access stands out as a critical enabler of real-world change in India’s evolving fintech landscape.
About Sahyogi
Sahyogi is an AI powered platform that educates users, tell them which scheme they are eligible for, apply to those schemes automatically - everything through voice instruction in their local language. Also by taking their consent we facilitate loans from local NBFCs/MFIs.
About GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH)
The GIFT IFIH is a dedicated fintech accelerator based in GIFT City, India’s International Financial Services Centre. It supports startup growth by offering resources, mentorship, and access to global networks through its partnership with Plug and Play.
About Plug and Play APAC
Plug and Play APAC is the Asia-Pacific division of Plug and Play, a global innovation platform connecting startups, corporations, and investors. Operating accelerators and an in-house VC fund, Plug and Play enables technology startups to scale globally.
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