GAISA SUMMIT 2025

About GAISA Awards

Artificial Intelligence as a concept has existed for decades, but only in recent years have businesses begun large-scale adoption. AI technologies have the potential to reshape the world that we live in and change the way that we work. The GAISA awards acknowledges the special achievement of Corporate, Institutions and Individuals and present the honours to the finest in the AI ecosystem. It is a token of gratitude and appreciation to celebrate the growing AI talent that brings the best to the World.

Proceed For Nomination

AI Users Awards

  • Best use of AI in Financial Services: Financial Service provider which has implemented AI in its processes to bring best results for Customers.
  • Best use of AI in Healthcare: Healthcare Providing ventures that have used AI to improve their services and transformed customer experience in doing so.
  • Best use of AI in Automation: Organization working in the field of Automation which has revolutionized the industry by innovative use of AI.
  • Best use of AI in Agriculture: The researcher's team unleashed the best use of AI in agriculture.
  • Best use of AI in Insurance: Organization working in the field of Automation Insurance company that has used AI in its computing and business Automation, in a way as to attain high arching business goals.
  • Best use of AI in Retail: Retail Sector companies that have used AI based techniques to automate business processes and have benefited significantly from those practices.
  • Best use of AI in Education: Educational Institution which has used Artificial Intelligence to transform the learning experience.
  • Best use of AI in Robotics: Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Robots to make machines that are more efficient and deliver smarter results.
  • Best use of AI in Gaming: Game makers who have implemented AI to design enriching gaming experiences.
  • Best AI Use in Smart Cities: The endeavors demonstrated the best facets of AI to fuel smart city projects.
  • Best Use AI in Drone: Recognizing excellence in integrating artificial intelligence to elevate drone capabilities, optimizing navigation, and enabling advanced autonomous functions.
  • Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity: Organization working in the field of Cyber Security which has revolutionized the industry by innovative use of AI.
  • Best Use of AI: Application of AI that goes beyond every traditional approach and provides an extraordinary experience.
  • Best Use of Conversational AI: Researchers focused on developing advancements in conversational AI and delivered stunning pinnacles.
  • Best Use of AI Cloud Networking Solution: Celebrating the most innovative application of artificial intelligence within cloud networking, optimizing data transfer, enhancing security, and improving overall performance.

AI Services Providers Awards

  • Best AI Solution Provider of the Year: Honoring the top AI solution provider demonstrating exceptional performance, reliability, and innovation in delivering cutting-edge AI applications, platforms, or services.
  • Best AI Solution for Defence Services: Commending the development and implementation of AI solutions tailored for defense services, enhancing threat detection, and optimizing strategic decision-making.
  • Best Innovation in Deep Learning: Champions the providers who have paved the way for substantial development in deep learning applications.
  • Best ML Dataset Provider: ML dataset providers offer high-quality, diverse, and well-curated datasets, supporting data-driven AI innovations across industries.

AI Awareness Awards

  • Best Research Company in AI: Researchers working with the aid of AI to make better decisions and draw logically sound conclusions, setting industry standards through innovative practices.
  • Best AI Publication Award: Publication focused on spreading information about AI, thereby fueling innovation.
  • Best Incubator for AI: Highlighting the incubator that has shown exceptional support in nurturing AI startups, providing mentorship, funding, and a conducive environment for growth.
  • Most Emerging Institute as AI Education Provider: Educational institution delivering quality education in AI and computing, producing future leaders and innovators.

AI Special Awards

  • Best AI Innovation: Acknowledging the most groundbreaking AI innovation of the year, from novel algorithms to transformative applications, making a lasting impact on the field.
  • Best AI Startup Award: Start-up in the field of AI that has performed exceptionally and set an example for others to follow.
  • Best AI Application of the Year: An application that has made the best use of AI or facilitated its most effective use by providing such a service.
  • Best AI Company of the Year: Company that has made the most significant contribution to Artificial Intelligence.
  • Best AI Contribution to Society: Groups or individuals working with AI to bring about change in society, making lives better and happier than ever.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Individuals who have dedicated their lives and worked diligently to make Artificial Intelligence more intelligent.

Nomination Process and Criteria

  • Any organization / entrepreneur /allied sector offering AI or using AI can apply. Each applicant can apply for one or multiple categories
  • The nominees in each category will be presented to the final jury for determination of winners.
  • Information received will be treated confidential and not used for any purpose except for determining the winners of the awards.
  • Right to permit participation and cancel/change award category is reserved with Awards management.
  • For non AICRA member, nomination fee is USD 225 per category
  • Participants need to nominate online. Post nomination, they would receive a questionnaire which they are supposed to fill, attach all supporting documents and submit it.
  • The parameters for evaluation are subject to revision by the internal and external juries and Awards Management
  • Last date of GAISA award nomination is TBD and for questionnaire submission is TBD.

Evaluation Criteria

AICRA AI Awards aim to recognize the best innovators and entrepreneurs leading the AI Revolution in India. To help us decide if you are indeed the best, tell us about you and your work!

Tell us about your organization: Mission, Values, Culture, and Achievements

  • How do Your Professional Values Distinguish You From the Rest?
  • How are Your Achievements Significant for the AI Industry?
  • How have You Brought Change to Your Business or Community through Innovation?

We expect entrants to use 5% of the open-ended response or 150 words answering these crucial questions.

We believe technology can be used to serve a larger purpose than being a support system to achieve business goals. Explain how you have used technology or digital tools to develop a New Business, Positively Impact a Community or Solve a Major Workplace Problem.

  • What was your strategy?
  • What objectives did you set out to achieve?
  • What risks did you identify and how did you overcome them?
  • Detail how you used technology as something more than just a support system

Spend 25% of your open-ended response on this section (or 300 words)

We are looking for organizations that have developed a solution that meets new or existing needs. Entrants will have demonstrated how they have applied technology in an innovative way to meet a specific social or business challenge. We are looking for organizations that have developed a solution that meets new or existing needs. Entrants will have demonstrated how they have applied technology in an innovative way to meet a specific social or business challenge. We expect our entrants to spend 25% of the open-ended response here (300 words).

  • Showcase the originality of your idea.
  • Demonstrate your creativity.
  • Outline how you combined strategic insights and creativity to be innovative.
  • Outline the new or existing need you set out to meet.

Outcomes decide the success of any Endeavour. So we will be taking into accounts factors such as revenue generation, capital market share, increased brand awareness, and increased client acquisition or retention.

  • Through specific examples, tell us How you met a specific social or business challenge/need/opportunity?
  • Provide a before and after analysis of the situation.
  • Share specific details about the results and outcomes you achieved

Spend 25% of your open-ended response on this section (or 300 words)

What lies in store for your business? What are the steps you are planning to take next for advancing your business? We would like to know about your plans and strategy for the future. We will take into account deciding factors such as Scalability, Future Fundraising Objectives, Upcoming Trials, Planning, Strategy, and Forecasting.

  • What goals do you plan to achieve in the next 1 to 3 years?
  • Through specific examples, tell us about your growth trajectory/strategy.
  • Share specific forecasting results or strategic plans

Spend 20% of your open-ended response on this section (or 250 words)