Fuel-Tech Startup Nawgati Joins Google for Startups Accelerator!

A Noida-based startup working in the fuel-tech space has found a place in the latest cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps Programme, bringing attention to a lesser-talked-about segment within India’s growing mobility-tech ecosystem.

Nawgati, a platform designed to ease the refuelling experience for Indian commuters, is the only startup focused on mobility among the 20 ventures selected across India for the three-month-long accelerator. The initiative is aimed at helping app-based startups enhance their AI capabilities, user experience, and scalability strategies, under mentorship from Google’s global experts.

Focus on AI-led App Development

The accelerator programme focuses on app-based startups working with artificial intelligence. Nawgati, which functions through an AI-powered platform, fits that model. According to Google’s format, selected startups receive support in areas such as product development, growth strategy, UX design, and AI integration, in an effort to help them build more scalable and user-centric applications.

Nawgati’s inclusion reflects growing investor and institutional interest in the intersection of infrastructure, transport, and real-time technology.

What Nawgati Offers

Nawgati was founded to address a common problem faced by Indian commuters—unpredictable fuel station availability and long queues. Its platform provides:

• Real-time data on fuel station availability

• Location-based discovery

• Route-based fuel stop recommendations

These features are aimed at helping both individual commuters and fleet operators manage refuelling more efficiently. The company claims that its app is already being used by a wide base of two-wheeler and four-wheeler users across the country.

Backed by Government and Private Institutions

The startup has previously received support from several government and private organisations including:

• GAIL (India) Ltd.

• MeitY Startup Hub (MSH)

• Department of Science and Technology (DST)

• All In Capital

• Deepak Bhagnani Family Office

Such institutional support has helped the company build partnerships with fuel station networks and expand its presence across cities.

A Look at the Broader Context

The development comes at a time when India is pushing for modernisation in transport and urban infrastructure through digital solutions. As fuel demand continues to rise and urban congestion remains a key concern, startups addressing micro-infrastructure challenges—such as access to fuel—are gaining more visibility.

Nawgati’s selection to the accelerator also underscores the increasing role of AI in real-world problem-solving, especially in sectors like mobility and logistics where digitisation has been slow compared to other consumer-facing areas.

Trends in Mobility-Tech

The mobility-tech segment has evolved rapidly over the last few years, with growing attention to:

• Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)

• Fleet optimisation through data

• Digital-first refuelling and servicing models

While electric vehicles and shared mobility platforms have typically received most of the attention, Nawgati’s selection signals recognition for fuel-tech as an emerging niche, especially in a country like India where fossil fuel dependence remains high and refuelling continues to be a fragmented experience.

What the Programme Could Mean

Being part of the accelerator could provide Nawgati with access to technical mentorship, market insights, and networking opportunities. While the actual impact of such programmes varies depending on how startups leverage the support, inclusion in a global tech ecosystem like Google’s is often viewed as a validation of the startup’s foundational model and technology stack.

Nawgati’s entry into the Google for Startups Accelerator marks a significant moment for India's mobility-tech landscape. While much of the focus in the startup space has been on consumer tech and fintech, innovations aimed at solving infrastructure-related frictions—such as refuelling delays—are slowly getting noticed.

As India’s cities become more data-driven and commuters seek convenience and predictability in their daily travel, startups operating at the intersection of mobility, infrastructure, and technology are likely to attract more institutional attention. Nawgati’s selection reflects that trend and adds to the evolving narrative of how digital tools are reshaping traditional industries.