Identifying, Recognising & Showcasing Rajasthan's Brightest AI Innovators
Pitch-a-Thon at NCeG 2026, Jaipur
🏆 Prize Pool: ₹1.75 Lakh
Jury & Mentorship
Identifying, Recognising & Showcasing Rajasthan's Brightest AI Innovators
Pitch-a-Thon at NCeG 2026, Jaipur
🏆 Prize Pool: ₹1.75 Lakh
Jury & Mentorship
About the Programme
As Rajasthan takes decisive steps towards becoming an AI-first state through its visionary AI-ML Policy 2026, there exists a unique opportunity to showcase the state's innovation ecosystem on a national platform.
The Rajasthan AI Builders Programme aims to identify, mentor, recognize, and amplify emerging AI innovators, startups, MSMEs, students, and institutions already translating AI into impactful real-world solutions.
The programme will culminate at the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG 2026), India's premier platform for showcasing innovation in governance, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
Eligibility
Individuals developing AI-led projects, products, and innovative solutions.
College and university students building AI applications, platforms, research projects, or technology solutions.
Businesses implementing AI to improve productivity, efficiency, customer experience, or business growth.
AI-driven startups solving real-world challenges across sectors.
Benefits
Prize Pool of ₹1.75 Lakh
Top 3 entries get to pitch in front of policy makers, industry leaders, investors, startup ecosystem, and other stakeholders.
Entries are acknowledged and recognised during a high-profile ceremony at NceG 2026.
Rajasthan AI Builders to feature across Outlook Business, Outlook Digital, and other Outlook Group media.
Access to ecosystem experts, startup investors, academic leaders, and industry professionals.
Opportunity for winners to attend a Boot Camp at ISB Hyderabad (subject to final modalities).
Blockchain-based digital certificates for shortlisted Pitch-a-Thon participants.
How it works
Submit your AI innovation through the online application form.
Evaluated by ISB I-Venture, Academic Institutions, AI Ecosystem Leaders, Industry Experts, Startup Mentors.
Assessed on: Project Overview, AI Use Case, Innovation Impact, Scalability & Implementation.
Shortlisted applicants present before an expert jury panel.
Four thematic pitch rooms · Jury-based evaluation · Presentation + Q&A
35 Finalists and Top Winners recognized at NCeG 2026 in the presence of government representatives, industry leaders, academic experts, and national media.
Top 3 winners receive ₹1.75L prize pool with national visibility through Outlook's integrated media ecosystem: editorial coverage, digital showcase, video interviews, social media amplification.
JUDGING
TIMELINE
Applications Open
5 Jun 2026 onwards
Application Deadline
21 June 2026
Evaluation & Shortlisting
June 22–30, 2026
Pitch & Recognition
01 July 2026 – NceG 2026, Jaipur
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With over 25 million digital readers, Outlook has consistently partnered with governments, institutions, and industry leaders to create impactful national conversations around innovation, entrepreneurship, governance, sustainability, healthcare, tourism, and technology.
