Applications for the Global Youth Challenge 2026 are being accepted at this time. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
Opportunity Details
The YUVAi - Global Youth Challenge is a global initiative designed to promote AI innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset among youth worldwide. The challenge aims to equip young innovators with foundational AI skills to address real-world problems and develop AI-based solutions for social good. Participants will have the opportunity to build AI solutions addressing critical challenges, receive technical mentorship, and present their solutions at the global AI Impact Summit in February, 2026.
Top 3 solutions: ₹15 Lacs each
Next 3 solutions: ₹10 Lacs each
Special Recognition: ₹5 Lacs each (2 awards)
Top 20 teams get sponsored travel to New Delhi for the Summit.
Open to individuals or teams (up to 2 members), all aged ≤21 as of Feb 20, 2026.
Solutions can be new or existing prototypes refined during the challenge.
IP rights remain with participants.
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