The AI Impact Summit is set to be held next in India continuing the series of previous global AI summits held in Bletchley Park, Seoul, and Paris. The Summit, being hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and scheduled for February 2026 at New Delhi, India, will convene global AI leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders.

As flagship events leading at the Summit, The Government of India, under the aegis of the IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has officially opened applications for the three Global Impact Challenges - AI for ALL, AI by HER and YUVAi.

These Challenges invite 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.

Shortlisted teams will be invited for showcase at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 and may receive awards of up to 28,000 USD along with potential support including:

• Mentorship and investor access through IndiaAI’s global network
• Rewards such as API & cloud credits, smart glasses, and perks from partners like OpenAI, AWS, Meta, and more
• Travel support for the finalist teams to participate in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

Apply now on https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/
Detailed eligibility, timelines, submission guidelines and FAQs are available on the website. 

For any queries, please reach out to [email protected] and [email protected]  using the subject line: “<Challenge Name>– Query - [Applicant Name].”