Open·Mar–Nov 2026
Partners · Season 01

Back the next generation of India's AI builders.

AI for Impact 2026 is the flagship national challenge of the ET Young Bharat Innovators programme — powered by ET Education. Join as a founding partner and put your brand at the centre of India's school AI conversation.

Partner categories

Six ways to come in.

Technology Partners

AI platforms, cloud, developer tools and product companies.

Assessment Partners

Future-skills, aptitude and psychometric assessment leaders.

Universities

Institutions backing young innovators and mentoring finalists.

CSR Organisations

Foundations sponsoring participation for under-served schools.

Government Bodies

Ministries and state agencies aligning with India's AI mission.

School Networks

Chains and coalitions bringing cohorts of schools on board.

What's in it for your brand

Visibility where it matters. With substance.

ET Education visibility

Featured across the microsite, comms, finale stage and post-event coverage.

Own a theme

Sponsor one of eight themes — from Healthy Living to Smart Cities to Farmers.

Reach schools & parents

Direct line into school participation, finalist showcase and parent communication.

Future-skills association

Position your brand with responsible AI, education and national impact.

Grand Jury & awards presence

Co-presented awards, jury seats and stage presence at the 31 October finale.

Founding-edition advantage

Season 01 · Founding Edition — Delhi NCR. Get in before the rest.

Founding partner wall

Season 01 partners — to be announced.

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