Deadline: 17 January 2024
Submissions are now open for the nasscom AI Gamechangers Awards to recognize and reward impactful AI implementation stories from enterprises, startups, government entities, research and academic institutions, and NGOs across various sectors.
Explore the exclusive third edition of the nasscom AI Gamechangers awards, highlighting inspiring stories under the theme ‘Amplifying India’s AI Adoption.’ Uncover narratives of innovators and visionary leaders shaping India’s tech landscape, transforming industries, and propelling AI adoption to global heights. Join them in discovering technological innovation, excellence, and impactful achievements.
Objectives
The nasscom AI Gamechangers’ primary focus is to showcase and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of AI innovators. They embark on this journey with a clear set of objectives.
- Identify Most Impactful AI Implementation Stories
- The goal is to scout, recognize, and amplify the most remarkable AI success stories in India. They seek out the pioneering initiatives that have made a substantial impact on industries and society.
- Evaluate Nominations Based on Impact & Innovation
- With rigorous evaluation criteria, they ensure that the nominations they feature stand out for their significant impact, innovation, and scalability. They aim to showcase AI initiatives that not only succeed but thrive in diverse sectors.
- Reward the winners as Gamechangers, Challengers & Innovators
- Through in-depth profiling, they provide a comprehensive exploration of the winning AI innovators. They delve into the intricacies of their journey, highlighting their solution approach, and the challenges they overcame to achieve success.
- Publish a Case Study Compendium
- As a culminating effort, they will compile top AI success stories into an annual compendium, a valuable resource for those exploring AI adoption, providing insights into its power to drive innovation and transformation.
Award Categories
- Sectoral Focused
- Enterprises and startups are invited to apply for the AI and/or GenAI categories, showcasing their implemented solutions in at least one sector.
- CPG & Retail
- BFSI
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Telecom, Media & Entertainment
- Transport & Logistics
- Energy & Utilities
- Manufacturing (including Automotive)
- Technology (ITITeS)
- Agriculture
- Responsible AI: Distinguished Responsible AI solutions will also be recognized and chosen across different industry sectors.
- ESG: Exceptional solutions meeting ESG criteria will be considered for selection across various sectors.
- Research in AI: Outstanding AI research in both academia and industry will be recognized across various sectors.
Who Can Participate?
- Startups
- NGOs
- Enterprises
- Government
- Academia and Research Organizations
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant or any of its subsidiaries should be registered in India.
- The AI Solution needs to be either deployed or developed in India.
- Research work should be conducted at Indian institutions—be it academic, government-sponsored, or MNC research centres.
- The use-case provided should be live and not in pilot/prototype stage.
For more information, visit nasscom.