Delhi AI Grind - Wildcard-Open Track | Innovation Hackathon by Department of Education, Higher and Technical Education, Govt of NCT of Delhi

Delhi AI Grind - Wildcard-Open Track

Department of Education, Higher and Technical Education, Govt of NCT of Delhi

Free

125Registered

1 - 5Team Size

EndedRegistration

13Impressions

Key Highlights

India’s First City -Centric AI Innovation Engine
5 lakh+ students across 11 districts
10 Impact Sectors
Showcase at AI Impact Summit
Powered by Art, Empathy and Algorithms
Government–Industry–Academia collaboration at scale

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:

Explore real civic challenges faced by Delhi every day
Learn simple, powerful AI tools that amplify your ideas
Transform your imagination into prototypes
Express your creativity, curiosity, and voice
Contribute directly to shaping Delhi’s future

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

Dec

Phase 1: Idea Submission

Online

Ended

Start on:

15 Dec '25, 6:30 PM IST

Ends on:

31 Jan '26, 6:29 PM IST

Dec

Phase 2: Pitchathon (Shortlisting Round)

Hybrid

Ended

Start on:

26 Dec '25, 3:30 AM IST

Ends on:

15 Jan '26, 6:28 PM IST

TBA

Jan

Phase 3: State Finals Submissions

Hybrid

Ended

Start on:

31 Jan '26, 6:30 PM IST

Ends on:

17 Feb '26, 6:29 PM IST

TBA

Feb

Phase 4: AI Master Classes, Ambassadors Launch & Coffee Table Book Release

Hybrid

Ended

Start on:

28 Feb '26, 6:30 PM IST

Ends on:

31 Mar '26, 6:29 PM IST

TBA

Guidelines

Register yourself on the Delhi AI Grind platform.
Explore the Resource Section to access the Grind Innovation Playbook, Submission Template, AI Basics guide, and orientation videos.
Pick any civic issue to work on from the Grind Innovation Playbook.
Research, brainstorm and ideate on a solution on how AI can help solve it.
Registrations for Open/18+ Track open on 12th December.
Complete your submission by uploading a PPT before the deadline i.e. 25th January 2026.
Use the demo prototype sheet provided in the resource kit as a template for your PPT.
Once your upload is successful, your digital certificate will be issued within 1 week on your registered email id.
If selected by the jury, you will move to the State-Level Grind which will be followed by further training, and mentorship.
Shortlisted participants will be notified via email/Whatsapp.

Prizes

Participation Certificate

Certificate

All participants who successfully complete the Round 1 submission will receive a Participation Certificate.

Theme

Themes

11 Themes

Smart City & Civic Services

Encourages integrated solutions for smarter urban living. This includes smart infrastructure, utility management, waste management, citizen engagement...

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...

Health & Wellbeing

Aims at improving physical and mental health outcomes through technology. This includes digital health platforms, telemedicine, fitness and mental wel...

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...

Education & Future Skills

Focuses on transforming learning through technology. Solutions may address digital education, skill development, personalized learning, teacher enable...

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

Open track participants must submit a short PPT prototype using the official template provided in your dashboard under the Resources section.

Anyone aged 18 or above living, studying, or working in Delhi — including college students, professionals, freelancers, founders, and independent innovators.

No. Open Track participants apply individually and do not require a campus code.

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Key Highlights

India’s First City -Centric AI Innovation Engine
5 lakh+ students across 11 districts
10 Impact Sectors
Showcase at AI Impact Summit
Powered by Art, Empathy and Algorithms
Government–Industry–Academia collaboration at scale

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