6 Flagship Initiatives of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 Powering Global Impact Through Responsible AI
YUVAi – Global Youth Challenge – For young innovators aged 13–21 – Focus on youth empowerment, sustainability & smart ecosystems – Virtual bootcamps with expert mentorship – ₹85 lakh in total awards – Top 20 solutions showcased at International Demo Day – In partnership with MyBharat & NIELIT
AI by HER – Global Impact Challenge – Global platform for women-led AI innovation – In collaboration with NITI Aayog – Women Entrepreneurship Platform – Covers education, healthcare, climate, agriculture & cybersecurity – Up to 30 finalists get travel, investor access & support – Awards worth ₹2.50 crore – Promotes women leadership in responsible AI
Research Symposium on AI & Its Impact – Showcases cutting-edge AI research from India & Global South – Curated by IndiaAI, NITI Aayog, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi & Microsoft Research – Includes plenary sessions & global poster presentations – Strengthens India’s role in global AI thought leadership
India AI Tinkerpreneur – National AI bootcamp for school students – Powered by 10,000+ Atal Tinkering Labs across 722 districts – Engages 1.1+ crore students – Builds AI skills, creativity & entrepreneurial thinking – Supports Government’s vision of 50,000 ATLs in 5 years