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About AI Gamechangers

The Nasscom AI Gamechangers Awards, launched in 2021, envisions to spotlight transformative AI implementation stories from across India's innovation ecosystem. With a focus on recognizing real-world impact, the program has evolved into a prestigious platform that celebrates excellence in AI-driven solutions that are reshaping industries and addressing critical socio-economic challenges.

Following the resounding success of the 3rd edition— featuring 76 winning stories — the 4th Edition of AI Gamechangers in 2026 sets the stage to uncover the next wave of disruptive innovation. Under the theme 'Beyond Adoption: Empowering the Next Wave of AI Innovation', this edition aims to explore cutting-edge trends and breakthrough applications that continue to propel India's position as a global AI leader. Join us in celebrating the pioneers who are not just embracing AI but using it to redefine what's possible.

Objectives
The AI Gamechangers program is focussed to showcase and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of AI innovators across the nation. We embark on this journey with a clear set of objectives:
Identify Most Impactful AI Implementation Stories
Identify Most Impactful AI Implementation Stories
Our goal is to scout, recognize, and amplify the most remarkable AI success stories in India. We seek out the pioneering initiatives that have made a substantial impact on industries and society.
Reward the winners as Gamechangers & Challengers
Reward the winners as Gamechangers & Challengers
Through in-depth profiling, we provide a comprehensive exploration of the winning AI innovators. We delve into the intricacies of their journey, highlighting their solution approach, and the challenges they overcame to achieve success.
Highlight the Winner Stories
Launch the Winner Stories as a Compendium
As a culminating effort, we will elevate the winning innovations through structured storytelling, leadership dialogues, and ecosystem dissemination, thus, enabling broader industry to draw actionable insights on AI-led transformation.
Who Can Participate?
Government
Government
Sector-specific Indian Enterprises
Sector-specific Indian Enterprises
Startups
Startups
GCCs
Global Capability Centres(GCCs)
IT Service Providers
IT Service Providers
Award Categories
The fourth edition of Nasscom AI Gamechangers Awards will be broadly divided into two categories.
AI Awards
This section of the award focuses on sector-specific AI solutions by startups and enterprises under the following six sectors.
Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Banking, Financial Services, & Insurance (BFSI)
Banking, Financial Services, & Insurance (BFSI)
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Healthcare & Pharma
Healthcare & Pharma
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
TMT (Telecom-Media-Entertainment)
TMT (Telecom-Media-Entertainment)
Special AI Recognition
Thematic Recognition: This segment of awards aims to recognise and reward AI solutions across three themes.
special award
GCC AI Vanguard Mission
Honouring the top 3 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) leading impactful AI missions. The solutions must be developed in India for their global headquarters.
Data Transformation Catalyst Projects
Recognizing the top 3 catalyst projects from enterprises that standout data transformation initiatives, thus have significantly improved time-to-market and cost efficiency. 
Government AI Exemplar Projects
Acknowledging exemplary AI projects led by Central & State Government departments.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant or any of its subsidiaries should be registered in India.
The applicant or any of its subsidiaries should be registered in India.
The AI Solution needs to be either deployed or developed in India.
The AI Solution needs to be either deployed or developed in India.
Selection Criteria
The awards will evaluate entries based on three key parameters:
Innovation
Impact
Scalability
These criteria ensure that winning solutions not only push the boundaries of AI technology but also deliver tangible benefits to society and have the potential for broad implementation.
Important Milestones
Commencement of the AI Gamechangers Award
Mar 01, 2026
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Deadline for Applications Submission
Apr 27, 2026
Deadline for Applications Submission
Virtual Presentation by Shortlisted Applicants
May 04, 2026 onwards
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Award Ceremony at Nasscom AI Confluence
June/July 2026
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FAQs
  • Is there any application fee?

    No

  • What is the deadline to apply?
  • How and where will the presentation round be held?
  • How will my data and customer information be shared or used?
  • Am I eligible to apply if I applied last year?
  • What are the eligibility criteria?
  • How will I know the status of the application?
  • Is there any offline form I can refer to?
  • Can a collaborative project apply for this award?
  • Can I submit more than one application for different use cases?
  • If I have unanswered questions, who do I contact?