Recognising Excellence Across India's AI & Technology Ecosystem. 26
awards. 4 tracks. One stage for the nation's boldest AI pioneers.

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AWARD CATEGORIES
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AWARD TRACKS
750+
EXPECTED DELEGATES
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EXPERT JURORS
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About The Awards

Where Human Ambition Meets Machine Intelligence

AI Quotient Awards is India's most credible, nomination-led recognition platform celebrating excellence in artificial intelligence adoption, innovation, and impact across enterprises and organizations.

  • Establish a credible trust badge for AI excellence
  • Recognise outcomes, innovation & transformational impact
  • Position India as a global AI innovation hub
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Categories

26 Awards Across 4 Tracks

Industry Awards

14 categories

AI in BFSI AI in Retail & Commerce AI in Healthcare & Wellness AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chain AI in Media & Content AI in Travel & Hospitality AI in Real Estate & Infrastructure

Functional AI Excellence

7 categories

AI in Customer Experience AI in Marketing & Personalization AI in Operations & Efficiency AI in Decision Intelligence AI in Product Innovation AI in Risk & Compliance AI in HR & Talent

Maturity-Based Awards FLAGSHIP

5 categories

AI Native Enterprise AI Transformer of the Year AI Challenger Brand AI Disruptor (Startups) Legacy to AI Transformation

Special Jury Awards

4 categories

AI Leader of the Year (CXO) Responsible AI Award AI for Social Impact Women in AI Leadership
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Join Fortune 500 companies, AI startups, and public sector innovators
on India's most prestigious AI stage.

PROCESS

Rigorous Judging Framework

A 15–20 member jury of industry leaders, academics & domain specialists ensures unbiased,
expert-driven evaluation.

01

Nomination Screening

Eligibility verification, documentation review & category alignment

Week 1–2
02

Research & Shortlisting

Market analysis, technology assessment & top 3–5 shortlist per category

Week 3–4
03

Expert Evaluation

Category-wise jury scoring, technical deep-dives & presentations

Week 5–6
04

Final Deliberation

Grand jury meeting, cross-category comparison & winner selection

Week 7
05

Integrity Audit

Third-party verification, fact-checking & final approval

Week 8
AI Trophy
WHY PARTICIPATE

Elevate Your AI Story

National Recognition

Credibility-backed recognition across India's AI ecosystem

Brand Differentiation

Stand apart in a competitive, AI-driven market

Talent Attraction

Attract top AI talent with proven excellence credentials

Investor Confidence

Signal innovation leadership to stakeholders & VCs

Media Visibility

Thought leadership coverage & editorial features

Industry Networking

Connect with 750+ CXOs, CTOs & AI leaders

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the AIQ – AI Quotient Awards?

AIQ Awards by Times of India celebrate groundbreaking AI-led innovations, transformative solutions, and organizations driving measurable impact through Artificial Intelligence across industries.

Who can apply for the awards?

Startups, SMEs, enterprises, agencies, technology providers, consultancies, and AI-first brands operating in India are eligible to apply.

Can a company nominate itself?

Yes. Self-nominations are allowed across all applicable categories.

Can one organization apply in multiple categories?

Yes. Organizations may submit entries in multiple categories, provided each submission aligns with the category criteria

What is the eligibility period?

Projects, campaigns, products, or initiatives executed between January 2025 and May 2026 are eligible for submission.

What kind of entries are accepted?

Entries can include AI products, AI-driven campaigns, enterprise solutions, automation tools, customer experience innovations, data intelligence platforms, or AI transformation initiatives.

What are the judging criteria?

Entries will be evaluated on:

  • Innovation & originality
  • Business impact
  • Scalability
  • Measurable outcomes
  • User/customer value
  • Responsible & ethical AI implementation

Who are the judges?

An independent jury comprising industry leaders, AI experts, technologists, business leaders, and academicians.

Is confidential information protected?

Yes. All information submitted will remain confidential and used strictly for judging purposes.

What is the nomination process?

Participants must:

  • Select category/categories
  • Fill the online nomination form
  • Upload supporting documents/case studies
  • Complete payment (if applicable)
  • Submit the entry before the deadline

Can entries be edited after submission?

Yes, until the submission deadline.

Will shortlisted nominees be informed?

Yes. Shortlisted participants will receive official communication via email.

Are physical products required to be submitted?

No. Supporting demos, videos, decks, or digital walkthroughs are acceptable.

Can international companies apply?

Yes, provided the AI solution has been implemented or has measurable impact in India.

What do winners receive?

Winners receive:

  • AIQ Trophy & Certificate
  • Recognition across TOI platforms
  • PR & media amplification
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders

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