AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC
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Call for proposals for innovative AI startups and research teams to showcase at the AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event, with potential incubation and funding up to ₹2 Crore from IHFC for deep-t…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IHFC, IIT Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 24 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IHFC, IIT Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
- 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 ₹2 Crore by IHFC.
- The funding is only available for sectors and domains supported by IHFC (deeptech startups related to IHFC domains only).
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, known as IHFC, is the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi. It was set up in June 2020 by the Department of Science and Technology under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems, and it is a Section 8 not-for-profit…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Promising projects may be considered for incubation and funding up to ₹2 Crore by IHFC. Funding is only available for sectors and domains supported by IHFC (deeptech startups related to IHFC domains). The exact funding amount is not predetermined and depends on evaluation.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding available?
Promising projects may be considered for funding up to ₹2 Crore by IHFC, but only for sectors and domains supported by IHFC.
When and where is the Pre-Summit Event?
The Pre-Summit Event is on January 23, 2026 at R&I Park, IIT Delhi.
Who can apply?
Proposals are invited from Start-ups, Industry, and Academia.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
