Unleash LLM Innovation Challenge
Applied AI for People, Planet, Progress
An Official pre-summit event of the India - AI Impact Summit 2026
A pioneering youth-focused LLM innovation challenge under the YuvAi Initiative for Skilling and Capacity Building — together with Meta, in collaboration with IndiaAI & AICTE, and implemented by 1M1B — bringing together students and young developers to build open-source LLM solutions for real-world impact.
What is YuvAI Initiative for Skilling and Capacity Building?
Meta, in collaboration with IndiaAI (MeitY) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), launched the YuvAI initiative for Skilling and Capacity Building, a program that aims to bridge the AI talent gap in the country by empowering 100,000 students and young developers aged 18-30 to leverage open-source large language models (LLMs) to address real-world challenges.
It aims to build capacity in generative AI skills, utilizing open-source LLMs while fostering AI innovation across key sectors. Over the next three years, the initiative will train one lakh youth, developers, and entrepreneurs, contributing significantly to India's AI ecosystem.
Why this Challenge?
The Unleash LLM Innovation Challenge is designed to spark innovation among India's youth and empower them to create open-source LLM applications for social good. This challenge encourages students and young developers to tackle real-world problems with AI solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and scalable.
We align with the guiding principles of People, Planet & Progress — inspiring innovation that benefits communities, safeguards the environment, and drives equitable growth.
Important
Projects must make use of open-source LLMs. Submissions that do not use LLMs will not be considered. LLMs can play the role of the main hero (core of your solution) or a sidekick (supporting function that enhances your idea).
Impact Tracks (Themes)
Choose your focus area and create innovative LLM-powered solutions that make a real impact
Inclusive Health
LLM-driven healthcare solutions for diverse populations, improving patient engagement and supporting healthcare workers with multilingual resources.
Climate & Environment
AI solutions for climate change response, natural resource management, and environmental resilience through sustainable practices.
Education & Skills
Personalized learning tools, adaptive education systems, and skills development pathways for youth employment.
Agriculture & Rural
Farmer empowerment through decision-support systems, market access solutions, and rural community tools in regional languages.
Smart Cities
Governance improvements, city management, citizen services, and efficient public communication systems.
Financial Inclusion
Equitable access to financial services, banking solutions, and financial literacy for underserved communities.
Open Innovation
Creative LLM applications beyond predefined tracks, encouraging cross-domain experimentation and novel AI approaches.
How to Participate
There are two key submissions for this challenge.
1. Idea Submission
(Registration Phase)
Register online via the website.
Submit:
- Team details
- Project title
- Description in 100 words
- One page report in pdf
- • Project Title & Team Name
- • Problem Statement (1-2 lines)
- • Solution Overview (2-3 lines – what it does & why it matters)
- • Tech Stack + Key Features (3-4 short bullets)
- • Expected Impact (1-2 lines)
- Brief on LLM usage
2. Prototype Submission
(Build Phase)
Submit a 5–7 minute video pitch that includes:
- Introduction to your Prototype — problem statement, objectives, and approach to solve the problem.
- Prototype Demonstration — show how your solution works.
- Minor Code & Technical Explanation — highlight important elements of the tech stack.
- Innovation & Utilization of Open LLMs — explain how you are using open-source LLMs in a novel way.
- Future Scope — describe potential impact, scale, or next steps.
Timeline
Follow our structured timeline to participate in this exciting LLM innovation challenge
Registration & Idea Submission
Submit your project title, problem statement, and proposed LLM use case.
Prototype Development & Submission
Build your prototype and submit a 5–7 minute video demo.
Evaluation & Top 20 Selection
Submitted projects will be reviewed by the jury.
Virtual Finale (Top 20 Demos)
Top 20 teams present their solutions to the jury panel.
Winners Announced
Top 3 winners and Top 20 teams recognized.
Registration & Idea Submission
Submit your project title, problem statement, and proposed LLM use case.
Prototype Development & Submission
Build your prototype and submit a 5–7 minute video demo.
Evaluation & Top 20 Selection
Submitted projects will be reviewed by the jury.
Virtual Finale (Top 20 Demos)
Top 20 teams present their solutions to the jury panel.
Winners Announced
Top 3 winners and Top 20 teams recognized.
Prizes & Recognition
Celebrate innovation with substantial cash prizes and exclusive opportunities
🥇 1st Prize
- Cash Prizes
- Certificates
- Media Recognition
- Invite to the India – AI Impact Summit 2026
🥈 2nd Prize
- Cash Prizes
- Certificates
- Media Recognition
- Invite to the India – AI Impact Summit 2026
🥉 3rd Prize
- Cash Prizes
- Certificates
- Media Recognition
- Invite to the India – AI Impact Summit 2026
Participation Certificate
All registered participants will receive an official certificate of participation.
Top 20 Teams
Will be Featured in the AI Impact Showcase Booklet (on website).
How We Evaluate Projects
Our comprehensive evaluation process ensures fair and thorough assessment of all submissions
Impact & Alignment
People/Planet/Progress
Innovation & Originality
Creative and unique approaches
Technical Approach
Implementation and methodology
Feasibility & Scalability
Practical implementation potential
User Experience & Accessibility
Ease of use and inclusivity
Ethics & Safety
Responsible AI practices
Registration & Submission
Choose your submission phase and complete the registration process
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