The Shell-GDC I-GNITE Program is a global accelerator initiative focused on identifying and nurturing promising AI-based STEM innovations and startups in India that are working on decarbonisation-related challenges. The program supports teams at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2–4 through entrepreneurship training, business mentorship, and access to Shell’s technical network and manufacturing resources. The core focus is on AI for Science, integrating generative learning with physics-based modeling for low-carbon solutions that align with Shell’s decarbonisation strategies.