Government announces ‘AI by HER Global Impact Challenge’ with Rs 25 lakh prize: Participation details, eligibility and all other details

The Government of India has launched the AI by HER Global Impact Challenge, a global initiative recognizing women-led artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed for public good. The challenge promotes inclusive innovation, gender equity, and AI-for-good applications. It aligns with the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on February 19–20, 2026. Organized by MyGov India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IndiaAI, the challenge invites women innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers worldwide to submit AI-based solutions that can address real-world challenges and create scalable social impact.

Challenge Overview
The AI by HER: Global Impact Challenge is a global initiative recognizing women-led AI solutions for public good. The challenge promotes inclusive innovation, gender equity, and AI-for-good applications, aligned with the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi (February 19–20, 2026).
Winners will receive Rs 25 lakh, mentorship, and fully sponsored opportunities to showcase their work at the Summit. The challenge identifies deployable AI solutions that can address real-world problems and inspire scalable adoption through visibility and partnerships.

Eligibility

Open globally to women-led teams, entities, and individual innovators.
Teams can have up to three members, with at least two women.
A woman must hold a key leadership role (Founder, Co-founder, CEO, CTO, or Product/Technical Lead).
Eligible applicants include startups, MSMEs, non-profits, academic and R&D institutions, and public bodies.
Working professionals must provide a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from employers.
Only pilot-ready or deployable AI solutions are accepted; concept-stage ideas are not eligible.