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

26 Awards Across 4 Tracks
Industry Awards
14 categories
Functional AI Excellence
7 categories
Maturity-Based Awards FLAGSHIP
5 categories
Special Jury Awards
4 categories
Nominate Your Organization
Join Fortune 500 companies, AI startups, and public sector innovators
on India's most prestigious AI stage.
Standard Entry
1 Category Nomination
Nomination Certificate
Growth Plan
2 Category Nomination
Social Media Spotlight
(LinkedIn or Instagram)Nomination Certificate
Premium Entry
2 Category Nomination
1 Native Article Feature
Social Media Spotlight
(LinkedIn or Instagram)Nomination Certificate
Rigorous Judging Framework
A 15–20 member jury of industry leaders, academics & domain specialists ensures unbiased,
expert-driven evaluation.
Nomination Screening
Eligibility verification, documentation review & category alignment
Research & Shortlisting
Market analysis, technology assessment & top 3–5 shortlist per category
Expert Evaluation
Category-wise jury scoring, technical deep-dives & presentations
Final Deliberation
Grand jury meeting, cross-category comparison & winner selection
Integrity Audit
Third-party verification, fact-checking & final approval
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
Partners & Sponsors
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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.