Adobe has announced plans to expand access to its AI-powered creative tools for students across India at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The software giant stated that it will offer its flagship applications including the Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat for free to students via accredited higher education institutions. The package will not only include access to the software but also structured curriculum, training modules and certification pathways aimed at improving employability in AI-first careers.
Adobe’s this move seems to be the direct contribution to the government’s Create in India vision and also aligns with the Union Budget 2026 target of creating two million jobs in the animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) sector by 2030. With the partnership with government agencies, Adobe announced that its AI focused offering will be expanded to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges that will host Content Creator Labs.
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The company also discussed its approach to generative AI, emphasising commercially safe AI-generated content and the ability to integrate multiple AI models into its platforms. Firefly, described as an integrated creative AI studio, supports models from Google and OpenAI, allowing users to experiment with multiple systems within a single workflow.
Along with the campus access, Adobe India has partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology-backed skilling initiative that aims to offer free AI courses and certifications to everyone. The company is also showcasing Kathāvatār,” a series of AI-generated short films inspired by Indian folklore created in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.