New Delhi: Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from February 16–20 in New Delhi, finalists for three flagship Global Impact Challenges – AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi – have been announced. The initiatives aim to accelerate the adoption of impactful artificial intelligence solutions aligned with global priorities.
Across the three challenges, organizers received more than 4,650 applications from over 60 countries, reflecting strong international participation in responsible AI innovation.
Following a multi-stage evaluation by domain experts and industry leaders, 70 teams have been selected as finalists. These teams will present their solutions during the Summit’s Grand Finale and Awards Felicitation Ceremony on February 16–17 at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.
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AI by HER Global Impact Challenge
The AI by HER Global Impact Challenge received over 800 applications from more than 50 countries, focusing on advancing women-led innovation in artificial intelligence.
The Top 30 AI by HER Finalists are:
● Zeko AI – Enterprise-grade AI talent intelligence platform enhancing precision hiring
● Magicroll AI – Generative AI platform automating personalized video creation at scale
● Open Links Foundation (Vinoba) – AI-driven foundational literacy and numeracy improvement platform
● SODIET – AI-powered precision nutrition and metabolic health platform
● Periwinkle Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Smart Scope® CX) – Portable AI-enabled cervical cancer screening device
● Shabd AI – Multilingual AI localization platform across 22 Indian languages
● Gooey AI (United States) – Low-code multilingual AI orchestration platform for social impact
● Happykids AI (Luxembourg) – Responsible AI platform promoting student wellbeing and emotional literacy
● Volar Alta – AI-powered drone-based industrial inspection intelligence platform
● Aezo AI – Mobile-first AI commerce platform enabling MSME digital onboarding
● Intelehealth – Ayu 2.0 – AI-enabled multilingual clinical decision support system
● Neura AI – Markerless AI-powered motion analysis platform for rehabilitation
● Remidio MediosHI – Smartphone-based AI retinal screening platform
● Lightbees – AbleCredit – AI-powered alternative credit intelligence system
● nVIBES (KNK Square) – Edge-AI dental noise cancellation system improving patient comfort
● EZSpeech (Uzbekistan) – AI-powered speech therapy and guided home practice platform
● Project RISE (Kenya) – AI-enabled child protection and trauma-informed support system
● FarmerLifeline (Kenya) – Solar AI-powered in-field pest and climate intelligence system
● SuperHuman Race Foundation – DEFINE – Asset-level emissions intelligence and climate data platform
● Prosical (Voice-AI ORF Assessment) – Multilingual AI literacy assessment platform
● WordWorks AI – Autonomous multichannel AI conversational agent platform
● Ecoratings – Sustaining.AI – AI-native ESG and carbon accounting intelligence platform
● Talenti (Poland) – Responsible AI-powered career mobility and mentoring platform
● Top Parent – Vernacular AI platform strengthening early childhood learning at scale
● MevnAI – Multilingual competency-based AI learning platform
● Vassar Labs – fieldWISE – AI-driven agricultural intelligence and policy insights platform
● Ashwin AI – Multilingual voice-to-EMR healthcare documentation system
● Sivi AI – Generative AI design platform for multilingual brand content
● Kandid AI – AI-powered conversational sales and storefront optimization agent
● Data Pigeon (United States) – AI-based predictive maintenance platform for EV charging infrastructure
The AI by HER initiative underscores the Government’s commitment to inclusive digital growth and to positioning women innovators at the forefront of the global AI ecosystem.
AI for ALL Global Impact Challenge
The AI for ALL Global Impact Challenge received over 1,350 applications from more than 60 countries, focusing on scalable AI solutions across healthcare, agriculture, climate resilience, governance, education, and financial inclusion.
The Top 20 finalists represent real-world AI applications including infection screening tools, soil intelligence platforms, climate risk analytics, digital health diagnostics, cybersecurity systems, industrial efficiency solutions, accessible education technologies, and AI-enabled governance platforms.
These innovations highlight the role of AI in strengthening public service delivery and enabling equitable growth across the Global South.
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YUVAi Global Youth Challenge
The YUVAi Global Youth Challenge received over 2,500 applications from 38 countries, highlighting the capabilities of young AI innovators aged 13–21.
The Top 20 YUVAi Global Youth Challenge Finalists are:
● MalariaX (Thailand, 13–15 years) – Multi-model AI system for rural malaria species detection
● Paraspeak (India, 16–18 years) – AI-powered wearable converting impaired speech into clear speech in real time
● Arogya AI (India, 19–21 years) – Clinical language model supporting contextual medical reasoning
● CytoScanZ (Thailand, 16–18 years) – AI-enabled cervical cancer screening and cloud diagnostics platform
● SafePath AI (India, 16–18 years) – AI-based intersection safety alert system
● AgriTech Pro (India, 19–21 years) – AI-driven crop monitoring and yield optimization platform
● KedovoAI (India, 13–15 years) – AI-powered interactive NCERT learning ecosystem
● MooApps (Indonesia, 19–21 years) – AI-based sustainable livestock management system
● WildTrack 360 – Mission Trishul (India, 19–21 years) – Integrated wildlife and rural safety AI platform
● AgniSena (India, 19–21 years) – AI-powered forest fire early warning system
● WAYV (India, 19–21 years) – AI wearable glove enabling interactive Braille learning
● Circadian AI (United States, 13–15 years) – Smartphone-based AI cardiac abnormality detection tool
● MediCare (India, 19–21 years) – AI-driven telemedicine platform for rural healthcare
● TrustTrace (India, 19–21 years) – Multimedia AI deepfake detection platform
● AI-Driven Real-Time Climate Intelligence & Flood Early Warning System (India, 19–21 years) – Predictive flood monitoring system
● Thirdeye (India, 19–21 years) – AI perception system for real-time mobility guidance
● Hybrid Deep Neural Architecture for Dysarthric Speech Analysis (India, 19–21 years) – AI-based dysarthria detection system
● INDEX – Intelligent Neuroadaptive Diagnostic Enhancement (Thailand, 16–18 years) – AI platform for neurological screening and rehabilitation support
● Deep Learning for Sustainable Tourism in Bishnupur (India, 19–21 years) – AI-based heritage recognition and tourism platform
● Z-TRACS – Zeex Traffic Regulations Analytics & Smart City Solutions (India, 19–21 years) – AI-powered smart urban traffic management system
Summit Showcase and Global Collaboration
The Top 70 finalist teams across AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi will present their innovations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and academia.
Finalists will receive recognition and ecosystem support to help scale their innovations nationally and globally.
The global participation in these challenges highlights India’s expanding role as a hub for responsible AI innovation anchored in the vision of People, Planet, and Progress.
