An initiative under ET DAKSHAUse AI to solve a real-world problem.
A nationwide stage for school students to use AI on the problems they care about — climate, learning, livelihoods, safety, community. Mentored by experts. Recognised by ET Education.
- 10,000+
- Students expected
- 500+
- Partner schools
- 28
- States & UTs
Innovators Challenge
You don't just enter. You walk out with skills, mentors and proof.
Not theory. You'll actually use AI to solve a problem you care about.
Verifiable certificates and badges you can put on your portfolio, applications and resume.
Top teams get 1:1 time with industry mentors, educators and AI builders.
Pitch your idea at city, state and national showcases backed by ET Education.
AI is the biggest thing of your lifetime. You don't watch it. You use it.
AI for Impact 2026 is built so school students don't just learn about AI — they use it to solve climate, social, financial and community problems, with guidance from real mentors and the credibility of ET Education behind them.
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DAKSHA
7 tracks. One you can't ignore.
Waste. Water. Air. Energy. Make Earth smarter.
Learn better. Teach better. Open access.
Inclusion, safety, awareness, accessibility.
Turn an idea into a student-led venture.
Money, savings, fraud, smart habits.
Cyber safety, misinformation, responsible AI.
Solve a real problem from your street, school or city.
A real 8-month journey — not a one-day contest.
You and your team are in.
Take the AI & future-skills readiness check.
Bite-sized AI essentials you actually understand.
Pick a track. Build an idea, prototype or pitch.
Concept deck, video or working prototype.
Top teams get 1:1 mentor sessions.
Present at city, state and national finale.
Certificates, badges, awards, portfolio.
If you're in school, you're in.
Solo, a team of 2–4 or nominated by your school. You choose how you show up.
Solo, a team of 2–4 or nominated by your school. You choose how you show up.
Solo, a team of 2–4 or nominated by your school. You choose how you show up.