

Delhi AI Grind- ITIs and Polytechnic Students Track
Department of Education, Higher and Technical Education, Govt of NCT of Delhi


Delhi AI Grind- ITIs and Polytechnic Students Track
Department of Education, Higher and Technical Education, Govt of NCT of Delhi
Description
Welcome to the Delhi AI Grind — Delhi’s largest youth innovation movement, where you step into the role of a problem-solver, creator, and future-builder for your city. Here, you will:
And the journey doesn’t stop there.
Your idea could be selected for district showcases, city-level mentoring, and ultimately the Global AI Impact Summit 2026, where Delhi’s top young innovators present their solutions to government leaders, industry experts, and global partners.
This is your moment to create the Delhi you want to live in.
Let’s build it — together.
Eligibility
Stages & Timeline
Phase 1: IDEA Submission
Online
Start on:
18 Dec '25, 3:30 AM IST
Ends on:
31 Jan '26, 6:29 PM IST
Phase 2: Campus-Level Pitchathon (Shortlisting Round)
Online
Start on:
26 Dec '25, 3:30 PM IST
Ends on:
15 Jan '26, 6:29 PM IST
Phase 3: State Finals Submissions
Online
Start on:
31 Jan '26, 6:30 PM IST
Ends on:
17 Feb '26, 6:29 PM IST
Phase 4: AI Master Classes, Ambassadors Launch & Coffee Table Book Release
Online
Start on:
28 Feb '26, 6:30 PM IST
Ends on:
31 Mar '26, 6:29 PM IST
Prizes
Participation Certificate
Certificate
All participants who successfully complete the Round 1 submission will receive a Participation Certificate.
Theme
Themes
12 Themes
Health & Wellbeing
Aims at improving physical and mental health outcomes through technology. This includes digital health platforms, telemedicine, fitness and mental wel...
Power & Energy Efficiency
Targets innovations that improve energy generation, distribution, and consumption. This includes renewable energy solutions, smart grids, energy monit...
Public Safety & Governance
Encourages solutions that enhance citizen safety, law enforcement efficiency, disaster management, transparency, and public administration. Use cases ...
Air Quality & Climate Change
Focuses on monitoring, mitigating, and adapting to environmental challenges. Solutions may include air quality monitoring systems, climate data analyt...
Education & Future Skills
Focuses on transforming learning through technology. Solutions may address digital education, skill development, personalized learning, teacher enable...
Transport & Mobility
Covers innovations that make transportation safer, smarter, and more efficient. Examples include smart traffic management, EV solutions, ride-sharing ...
Transport & Mobility
Covers innovations that make transportation safer, smarter, and more efficient. Examples include smart traffic management, EV solutions, ride-sharing ...
Supply Chain & Urban Logistics
Focuses on optimizing supply chains and logistics in urban environments. Solutions may address inventory management, route optimization, warehouse aut...
Employment, MSME & Startups
Supports tools and platforms that enable job creation, skill matching, business growth, and entrepreneurship. This includes hiring platforms, MSME dig...
Smart City & Civic Services
Encourages integrated solutions for smarter urban living. This includes smart infrastructure, utility management, waste management, citizen engagement...
Tourism, Culture & Food Systems
Focuses on enhancing tourism experiences, preserving cultural heritage, and strengthening food ecosystems. Solutions may include travel-tech platforms...
AI in Space Sector
Build AI driven solutions to enhance satellite operations, space data analysis, mission planning, and space system reliability. Focus on making space ...
FAQs
Yes.
All participants who submit their PPT will receive an official digital certificate from the Departments of Education, Higher Education & TTE.
Yes. You may choose any of the 10 challenge sectors, and any challenge from the Playbook — or propose a clearly justified new problem within Delhi.
Open Track participants must submit a short PPT prototype using the official template provided in your dashboard under the Resources section.
Not necessary but basic understanding of AI tools can help.
You need clarity of problem, creativity in solution, and basic AI reasoning.