At the bustling India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, Adobe’s leader Shantanu Narayan unveiled a game-changing program: free access to premium AI tools for millions of Indian students. This isn’t philanthropy – it’s a calculated push to ignite creativity, arming the youth with skills that fuel Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ dream.
Key offerings? Adobe Firefly, the ultimate AI creative hub featuring integrations from top players like Google and OpenAI; Photoshop for design mastery; and Acrobat for productivity prowess. Available gratis via recognized higher education institutions, these tools come bundled with curricula, training modules, and credentials that make resumes shine.
Students gain secure access to Adobe’s generative AI models, plus flexibility to explore others, all while learning ethical, commercial-grade usage. Firefly’s partner ecosystem lets them pick and mix for personalized workflows, while Acrobat streamlines edits and group work effortlessly.
The ripple effects are massive. By backing ‘Create in India’, Adobe supports the 2026 budget’s AVGC job creation target of 2 million by 2030. In tandem with authorities, the company will deploy these assets – including content labs – across 15,000 schools and 500 colleges.
Narayan’s vision? Watching Indian students pioneer innovations that redefine global creativity. This comprehensive rollout positions India as an AI creativity powerhouse, bridging education gaps and launching careers into the future.