India, Oct. 14 -- Google's philanthropic arm Google.org has committed $15 Mn in funding to nonprofit organisation The/Nudge (formerly The/Nudge Institute) to support the growth and digital enablement of Indian MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises).

The initiative aims to develop scalable AI tools that can help small businesses improve access to formal credit, discover new markets and navigate compliance requirements.

Besides, an open call for proposals to identify innovative solutions addressing challenges faced by MSMEs is also on the cards. The initiative also includes a multilingual AI platform to train talent in Tier III and Tier IV towns in job-ready skills and connect them with small businesses.

"By partnering with The/Nudg...