Brandworks, MeitY Startup Hub Partner; AI Devices Unveiled

New Delhi: Brandworks Technologies signed an MoU with MeitY Startup Hub at the India AI Summit 2026 to strengthen India’s deeptech and AI hardware startup ecosystem, while unveiling a new AI hardware portfolio including AI Voice Recorder, AI Speaker and AI Glasses.

Key Highlights:
*Two-year MoU to boost AI hardware and electronics startup ecosystem
*Launch of AI Voice Recorder, AI Speaker and AI Glasses
*Introduction of MSH–Brandworks Global AI Exchange Platform 2026
*0–180 day commercialization pathway for AI hardware scaling
*Fully integrated in-house LLM-backed AI infrastructure showcased

The collaboration aims to deepen innovation and co-create AI-led hardware solutions with early and growth-stage startups in the electronics and IT domain. With guidance from MeitY, Brandworks will manage a network of manufacturing partners, compliance advisors and ecosystem collaborators to support engineering, scale-up and commercialization. The agreement establishes a structured framework focused on intellectual property creation and globally competitive AI hardware products.

As part of the engagement, Brandworks announced the MSH–Brandworks Global AI Exchange Platform 2026, positioned as a cross-border AI OEM and ODM execution framework. The platform is designed to localize and manufacture global AI hardware IP in India while enabling India-built AI innovations to expand internationally. According to the company, the initiative creates a structured 0–180 day commercialization pipeline supported by manufacturing networks and ecosystem alignment.

Following the signing ceremony, Brandworks introduced three AI-native devices powered by its proprietary LLM-backed infrastructure. The AI Voice Recorder offers multilingual transcription, automated summaries and up to 20 hours of recording. The AI Speaker features multilingual voice interaction integrated with the company’s in-house LLM engine, supporting real-time processing across more than 50 languages. The AI Glasses, aimed at enterprise users, are positioned as lightweight, voice-first wearable devices built on the same integrated AI architecture.

“India has the talent and the market to lead in AI hardware, and this partnership is a step towards institutionalizing that ambition. With our fully integrated AI stack and manufacturing capabilities, Brandworks is building the infrastructure required to design, engineer and scale intelligent devices at global standards. The products launched today represent our contribution and alignment with the vision of ‘Built in India, for the world’ vision.” said Ishwar Kumhar, CEO & Co-founder, Brandworks Technologies

At the summit, the company also demonstrated its end-to-end AI architecture, which enables device orchestration, subscription management and contextual AI processing across voice, text and visual inputs. Developed entirely in-house, the system is designed to offer deployment flexibility and data control without dependence on third-party AI engines.

The two-year MoU is expected to support early-stage and scaling startups by providing structured access to manufacturing infrastructure, compliance guidance and commercialization channels. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to position India as a competitive global hub for AI-enabled electronics manufacturing and deeptech innovation.

About Brandworks Technologies
Brandworks Technologies Private Limited is an Indian electronics company focused on design-led product development, advanced R&D and high-precision manufacturing. The company delivers solutions across AI and IoT hardware, audio systems, power and charging technologies, automotive electronics and renewable energy devices. It aims to build a globally competitive electronics ecosystem centered on innovation, sustainability and engineering excellence.

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