AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC
This is an official Pre-Summit Event for the AI Impact Summit 2026, focused on 'Building Inclusive AI for India and The World'. Selected teams get an opportunity to showcase their work at the Pre-Summit Event on January 23, 2026, at R&I Park, IIT Delhi. The call for proposals is aimed at innovative AI startups and research teams with solutions across key sectors. Promising projects may be considered for incubation and funding up to Rs. 2 Crore by IHFC. The
About this scheme
This is an official Pre-Summit Event for the AI Impact Summit 2026, focused on 'Building Inclusive AI for India and The World'.
Selected teams get an opportunity to showcase their work at the Pre-Summit Event on January 23, 2026, at R&I Park, IIT Delhi.
The call for proposals is aimed at innovative AI startups and research teams with solutions across key sectors.
Promising projects may be considered for incubation and funding up to Rs. 2 Crore by IHFC.
The funding is only available for sectors and domains supported by IHFC (deeptech startups related to IHFC domains only).
Who can apply
- Proposals are invited from Start-ups, Industry, and Academia.
- Proposals must be across the following application areas: Industry, Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Defence & Security, AI Hardware, Entertainment, Productivity Tools, and Foundational Research / Scientific Discovery.
- The technology's Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is assessed, with options from Less than TRL 4 up to TRL 9 (Full Scale Production Achieved).
- Consideration for incubation and funding of up to Rs. 2 Crore by IHFC is Only for sectors and domains supported by IHFC.
- Applicants must submit a Proposal PPT (following the required format) and optionally a Video of Prototype/Product.
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How much funding does AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC provide?
AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC provides up to Rs. 2 Cr. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC currently accepting applications?
Closed on Dec 24, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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