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YUVAi - Global Youth Challenge
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About the Challenge
The YUVAi – Global Youth Challenge is your chance to dream big with AI! Implementing in partnership with MyBharat and NIELIT, this innovation program invites young innovators in the age group 13-21, to bring their most innovative AI solutions to solve real-world problems.
Key Objectives
Provide opportunities for youthProvide opportunities for youthEngage with global AI experts through workshops and mentorships.
Organize 10 days virtual bootcampsOrganize 10 days virtual bootcampsEquip shortlisted applicants with skills, tools, and knowledge to strengthen their AI solutions.
Platform for young innovatorsPlatform for young innovatorsShowcase their work to a global audience, exchange ideas with peers worldwide, and gain invaluable exposure.
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Indicative Themes
We welcome all innovative AI solutions that are widely deployable, demonstrate high impact potential at large scale, and address critical needs across diverse sectors.
Empowering people and communities
Empowering people and communitiesAI solutions for elderly care, youth mental wellbeing and physical fitness, nutrition and holistic growth, equitable access to education, and empowering students with disabilities.
Transforming core sectors
Transforming core sectorsAI solutions for sustainable agricultural production, green manufacturing, transportation and logistics, industrial transformation, and waste-to-wealth initiatives.
Future-ready infrastructure and smart ecosystems
Future-ready infrastructure and smart ecosystemsAI solutions for safe and smart cities with sustainable infrastructure and mobility, clean and green environments, affordable clean energy, and improved last-mile public service delivery.
Wild Card/Open Innovation
Wild Card/Open InnovationAn open track for novel cross-sector AI solutions beyond listed themes, with transformative potential for scale and impact.
Who Can Apply?
01Youth Individual
Applicants in the age group 13-21 can apply as youth individuals.
02Youth Teams
Applicants in the age group 13-21 can apply as youth teams with up to 2 members.
What Is In The Challenge For You
Awards & Recognition: Prizes worth Rs. 85 LacsAwards & Recognition: Prizes worth Rs. 85 Lacs
    - First Prize: ₹15 Lacs each (Top 3 solutions) - Second prize: ₹10 Lacs each (Next 3 solutions) - Special Recognition Awards: 2 awards of ₹5 Lacs each - Certificates for all participants, and exclusive credits/giveaways for winners
    Summit ShowcaseSummit Showcase
      - Top 20 shortlisted applicants get to present their innovation at the AI Impact Summit 2026 during the International Demo Day - Top solutions with highest deployment potential get to present their solutions at Impact Summit investor showcase
      Mentorship & TrainingMentorship & Training
        - Join 10-days virtual bootcamps with expert mentors - Enhance your solution, sharpen your pitch, and boost your innovation potential
        Post Summit OpportunitiesPost Summit Opportunities
          - Permanent showcase: Top 20 solutions featured on the Summit website - AI Innovation Compendium: Winning solutions published in a global report - Scaling with impact: Selected winners may receive mentorship from premier Indian institutions for real-world deployment
          Challenge Process
          TimelineTimeline
          FAQs
          Queries
          All queries must be emailed to fellow3[dot]gpai-india[at]meity[dot]gov[dot]in using the subject line:"YUVAi: Global Youth Challenge – Query - [Applicant Name]".
          Important Notes
          Applicants are advised to visit the website regularly for further updates. The team leaders of the shortlisted entries will be contacted via their registered email IDs with further instructions and communication. All shortlisted teams are required to adhere to the Rules and Regulations and Eligibility Criteria as outlined on the official call for application. They must also submit all necessary documents as requested to proceed to the next stage. Participation is subject to local and international laws and that applicants are fully responsible for compliance. All personal data collected from participants will be handled, stored, and processed in strict accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable laws and regulations enforced in India. IndiaAI reserves the right to amend timelines, processes, or eligibility criteria in unforeseen circumstances, in the interest of fair competition and operational feasibility.
          Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

          IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), its officers, employees, partners, and collaborating organizations assume no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused as a result of participation in these challenges. By submitting an application or participating in the India AI Impact Summit challenges, participants agree and acknowledge that participation is at their own risk. The organizers reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any part of the challenge or event, including rules, criteria, timelines, or awards, at their sole discretion, without prior notice. All participants are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local and international laws. The organizers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of participation or inability to participate. Submission of entries does not guarantee selection, awards, or any future engagement. Any decisions made by the organizing committee are final and binding in all matters related to the challenge and its outcomes. It is hereby clarified that there are no registration fees or participation charges for this Global Challenge. Any individual or entity claiming otherwise will attract penal action. Participants are advised not to make any payments to any person or organization for the Innovation Challenges. The organizers shall not be responsible for any loss arising from any such dealing with unauthorized persons.

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