The AI by HER: The Impact Challenge for Women in AI is a global innovation challenge inviting women technologists and women-led teams to demonstrate AI solutions tackling large-scale or novel real-world public challenges. The initiative promotes inclusive innovation, gender equity, and Global South innovation. It aims to showcase scalable AI-for-Good applications at the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (February 2026). Key benefits for top entries (up to 30 globally) include: Funding
About IndiaAI
IndiaAI is the Government of India's national artificial-intelligence mission, approved by the Cabinet in March 2024 with an outlay of Rs. 10,371.92 crore over five years. Run as an independent business division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, it is building an ecosystem that drives AI innovation, supports startups, strengthens data access, and promotes responsible AI for public good.
The mission rests on seven foundational pillars: IndiaAI Compute, which provides GPU infrastructure scaled from 10,000 to 38,000 GPUs; IndiaAI FutureSkills; IndiaAI Startup Financing; the IndiaAI Innovation Centre; the IndiaAI Datasets Platform; the IndiaAI Applications Development Initiative; and Safe and Trusted AI. Its Startups Global Acceleration Programme, run with Station F and HEC Paris, gives selected Indian AI startups international exposure.
AI and deep-tech startups across India after affordable compute, startup financing, and global acceleration benefit most, while researchers and developers gain from the datasets platform and skilling programmes, and enterprises from the governance guidelines and application initiatives. It is online at indiaai.gov.in.
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What funding programs does IndiaAI run?
IndiaAI currently has 2 programs listed in this directory, including AI by HER: The Impact Challenge for Women in AI, IndiaAI Intelligent Document Processing Challenge. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Is IndiaAI a government organisation?
Yes. IndiaAI is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.
How do I evaluate whether a IndiaAI program fits my startup?
Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.
Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?
No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of IndiaAI and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
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