As of February 17, 2026, the jury for the Global AI Challenge has officially released the complete docket of 70 finalists. This list includes innovators across three major categories: “AI for ALL” (Industrial/Agri), “AI by HER” (Women-led), and “YUVAI” (Youth). For government departments and PSUs tracking indigenous technology for the Central Govt Employees Master Dashboard 2026 Official Orders Index, this annexure serves as a verified directory of high-potential solutions ranging from malaria detection to climate resilience.
Table of Contents: Innovation Docket
Category A: AI for ALL (Top 20 Finalists)
This category emphasizes scalable solutions for the “next billion users,” specifically in agriculture, healthcare, and climate risk—areas critical for future planning as seen in the Employees Handbook 2026 Ultimate Central Govt Rules Guide regarding digital adoption.
| Project Name (Origin) | Innovation Utility |
|---|---|
| AOne (India) | IoT/AI platform for industrial energy optimization. |
| Biome Makers / BeCrop (USA) | Predictive soil health intelligence. |
| CarbGeM Inc / BiTTE (Japan) | Smartphone-based infection screening. |
| CORE Stack (India) | Land & water management via satellite data. |
| CropScan (Kenya) | Handheld crop diagnostics device. |
| Elementech Circle (India) | AI demand forecasting & response. |
| EQUITWIN / Infiuss (Cameroon) | Digital patient twin technology. |
| Forus Health (India) | Low-cost medical imaging triage. |
| Helios 2.0 (India) | Accessible AI education platform. |
| Infiheal Healthtech (India) | Multilingual mental health triage. |
| Intello Labs (India) | Crop grading & digital marketplace. |
| Kidaura Innovations (India) | Autism/developmental delay screening. |
| MadhuNetrAI (India) | Diabetic retinopathy screening. |
| One Global / Helium (Nigeria) | Clinical assistant for frontline workers. |
| Percept CTEM (India) | Cybersecurity visibility platform. |
| Resilience360 (India) | Climate risk & resilience planning. |
| SatSource / SatSure (India) | Farm risk scoring (Satellite+AI). |
| Torchit Electronics (India) | Accessible learning for differently-abled. |
| Vajra Global (India) | Semantic AI for governance data. |
| Wysa (India) | Conversational mental health support. |
Category B: AI by HER (Top 30 Finalists)
The “AI by HER” cohort focuses on women-led startups addressing inclusion. Solutions like Zeko AI (Talent Intelligence) are particularly relevant for recruitment drives similar to those notified in the Employment News 17 23 Jan 2026 Rrb Group D Rbi Office Attendant Vacancy.
| Project Name | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Zeko AI | Talent intelligence for hiring. |
| Magicroll AI | Generative video creation. |
| Vinoba (Open Links) | Foundational literacy & numeracy. |
| SODIET | Precision nutrition & metabolic health. |
| Periwinkle / Smart Scope | Cervical cancer screening device. |
| Shabd AI | Localization across 22 Indian languages. |
| Gooey AI (USA) | Low-code AI for social impact. |
| Happykids AI (Lux) | Student wellbeing & emotional literacy. |
| Volar Alta | Drone-based industrial inspection. |
| Aezo AI | MSME digital onboarding commerce. |
| Intelehealth / Ayu 2.0 | Clinical decision support. |
| Neura AI | Motion analysis for rehabilitation. |
| Remidio MediosHI | Retinal screening platform. |
| Lightbees / AbleCredit | Alternative credit intelligence. |
| nVIBES | Dental noise cancellation. |
| EZSpeech (Uzbekistan) | Speech therapy & home practice. |
| Project RISE (Kenya) | Child protection support system. |
| FarmerLifeline (Kenya) | Solar AI for pest/climate intelligence. |
| SuperHuman Race | Asset-level emissions data. |
| Prosical | Multilingual literacy assessment. |
| WordWorks AI | Autonomous conversational agent. |
| Ecoratings | ESG & Carbon accounting. |
| Talenti (Poland) | Career mobility & mentoring. |
| Top Parent | Early childhood learning. |
| MevnAI | Competency-based learning. |
| Vassar Labs | Agri-intelligence & policy insights. |
| Ashwin AI | Voice-to-EMR documentation. |
| Sivi AI | Generative brand content design. |
| Kandid AI | Storefront optimization agent. |
| Data Pigeon (USA) | EV charging predictive maintenance. |
Category C: YUVAI Global Youth Challenge (Top 20)
This category highlights student innovators (ages 13-21) solving critical issues like malaria and deepfakes.
Healthcare (13-18 Years)
MalariaX (Thailand, 13-15): Rural malaria detection.
Paraspeak (India, 16-18): Speech impairment aid.
CytoScanZ (Thailand, 16-18): Cervical cancer diagnostics.
Circadian AI (USA, 13-15): Cardiac abnormality tool.
| Project (19-21 Years) | Innovation Area |
|---|---|
| Arogya AI (India) | Clinical language reasoning. |
| AgriTech Pro (India) | Crop monitoring/Yield optimization. |
| MooApps (Indonesia) | Sustainable livestock management. |
| WildTrack 360 (India) | Wildlife & rural safety platform. |
| AgniSena (India) | Forest fire early warning. |
| WAYV (India) | Braille learning glove. |
| MediCare (India) | Rural telemedicine platform. |
| TrustTrace (India) | Deepfake detection. |
| Flood Warning System (India) | Real-time climate intelligence. |
| Thirdeye (India) | Mobility guidance perception system. |
| Dysarthric Speech (India) | Dysarthria detection architecture. |
| Deep Learning Tourism (India) | Heritage recognition (Bishnupur). |
| Z-TRACS (India) | Smart urban traffic management. |
Notable Mentions: SafePath AI (16-18y) for intersection safety, KedovoAI (13-15y) for NCERT learning, and INDEX (Thailand, 16-18y) for neurological screening.
हिंदी सारांश
17 फरवरी 2026 को ग्लोबल एआई चैलेंज के 70 फाइनलिस्ट की अंतिम सूची जारी कर दी गई है। इस सूची में ‘AI for ALL’ (20 प्रोजेक्ट), ‘AI by HER’ (30 महिला उद्यमियों के प्रोजेक्ट), और ‘YUVAI’ (20 छात्र प्रोजेक्ट) शामिल हैं। इसमें 13 साल के छात्रों द्वारा बनाए गए मलेरिया और कैंसर डिटेक्शन टूल भी शामिल हैं। यह सूची उन सरकारी विभागों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है जो कृषि और स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्र में नई तकनीक अपनाना चाहते हैं।
