The Government of India, under the aegis of the IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has officially opened applications for the “AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge”, a flagship initiative that aims to identify and accelerate high-impact, inclusive, and scalable AI innovations from across the globe.
The Challenge is a part of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 2026 in New Delhi, which will convene global AI leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders to shape the next decade of responsible AI deployment
The AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge invites innovators, researchers, startups, and enterprises worldwide to submit AI-driven solutions that address critical global challenges and demonstrate potential for wide-scale deployment and measurable societal impact.
Up to 20 Shortlisted teams will be invited for showcase @India-AI Impact Summit 2026 and may receive awards of up to INR 2.5 Crore, along with potential support including:
- Mentorship and investor access through IndiaAI’s global network
- Compute and cloud credits to accelerate scaling
- Post-Summit accelerator pathways for sustained deployment
- Travel support for 20 finalist teams (up to two members each) to participate in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
