Glance partners with upGrad to transform upskilling for India’s youth

Glance, an AI-powered smart lock screen platform, has partnered with edtech unicorn upGrad to provide free upskilling opportunities for young Indians.

Through this partnership, upGrad is providing free courses under its Intern-Zip program on Glance Smart Lock Screen.

Part of the "Glance for Good" program

The partnership is part of the “Glance for Good” program, which leverages the power of Glance Smart Lock Screens to foster personal growth and drive positive social change.

upGrad’s Intern-Zip is designed to impart essential, job-ready skills to the youth between 20 and 24 years of age. Glance reaches over 235 million users every day, 47% of whom are under 24 years of age. 

Within three weeks of the launch of the partnership, upGrad’s content has garnered over 100 million views (glances) on lock screens.

By bringing Intern-Zip to Glance’s users on their lock screens, the initiative aims to address the 13.4% unemployment rate among graduates by helping them build their professional futures with confidence and competence. Courses offered under this initiative cover foundational topics such as technical savviness, soft skills and professional development.

Leadership comments

Piyush Shah, Co-founder of InMobi and COO & President of Glance, said, "With Glance, we’re not only reaching millions—we’re empowering them to seize opportunities and inspire them to discover something new every moment. By bringing upGrad’s workforce-ready content directly on smart lock screens, we’re equipping users with technical expertise, soft skills, and professional development tools. We’re creating a platform that fuels career growth, closes the skills gap, and directly contributes to India’s future.”

“India has now become a global epicentre of learning and skilling, and this is the most opportune time, we could really scale our value proposition to a different demographic altogether,” said Mayank Kumar, Co-founder of upGrad.

"We notice a steady migration of individuals to service-based economy and AI-first businesses. This makes it crucial to provide the new generation with the right support, guidance and empowerment to shape their professional trajectories. Partnering with Glance allows us to expand our reach and leverage smart tech integration, further reinforcing our commitment to this cause.“

Founded in 2019, Glance is an AI-driven platform that delivers a diverse range of engaging experiences directly on Android lock screens, including updates, sports, games and shopping, available in seven Indian languages. 

By partnering with reputable publishers and developers, Glance's AI curates premium content tailored to each user’s preferences, allowing users to access relevant information seamlessly.