Amplifying India’s AI Adoption Stories

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nasscom AI Gamechangers

In accordance with nasscom's TECHADE mission, the AI Gamechangers awards were introduced in 2021. The objective was to recognize and reward impactful AI implementation stories from enterprises, startups, government entities, research and academic institutions, and NGOs across various sectors.

Explore the exclusive third edition of the nasscom AI Gamechangers awards, highlighting inspiring stories under the theme 'Amplifying India's AI Adoption.' Uncover narratives of innovators and visionary leaders shaping India's tech landscape, transforming industries, and propelling AI adoption to global heights. Join us in discovering technological innovation, excellence, and impactful achievements.

Objectives

The nasscom AI Gamechangers' primary focus is to showcase and celebrate the extraordinary
achievements of AI innovators. We embark on this journey with a clear set of objectives.

Identify Most Impactful AI Implementation Stories

Identify Most Impactful AI Implementation Stories

Our goal is to scout, recognize, and amplify the most remarkable AI success stories in India. We seek out the pioneering initiatives that have made a substantial impact on industries and society.
Evaluate Nominations Based on Impact & Innovation

Evaluate Nominations Based on Impact & Innovation

With rigorous evaluation criteria, we ensure that the nominations we feature stand out for their significant impact, innovation, and scalability. We aim to showcase AI initiatives that not only succeed but thrive in diverse sectors.
Reward the winners as Gamechangers, Challengers & Innovators

Reward the winners as Gamechangers, Challengers & Innovators

Through in-depth profiling, we provide a comprehensive exploration of the winning AI innovators. We delve into the intricacies of their journey, highlighting their solution approach, and the challenges they overcame to achieve success.
Publish a Case Study Compendium

Publish a Case Study Compendium

As a culminating effort, we will compile top AI success stories into an annual compendium, a valuable resource for those exploring AI adoption, providing insights into its power to drive innovation and transformation.

Winners

Technology - IT & ITES

Entropik (Gamechanger)Enterprise

Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore

Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore (Challenger)Enterprise

Pwc India (Innovator)Enterprise

Valiance Solutions

Valiance Solutions (Gamechanger)Startup

Apto.ai (Challenger)Startup

STEMpedia (Agilo Research Pvt. Ltd.)

STEMpedia (Agilo Research Pvt. Ltd.) (Innovator)Startup

Fundamento (Skillr Talent Pvt Ltd)

Fundamento (Skillr Talent Pvt Ltd) (Innovator)Startup

Telecom Media & Entertainment

Integra (Gamechanger) Enterprise

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters (Challenger) Enterprise

Justbaat AI (Gamechanger) Startup

Beatoven.ai (Challenger) Startup

LeapX (Innovator) Startup

Manufacturing

Infosys Limited (Gamechanger) Enterprise

L&T Technology Services

L&T Technology Services (Challenger) Enterprise

Baker Hughes (Innovator) Enterprise

CamCom Technologies (Gamechanger) Startup

Skylark Labs India Private Limited

Skylark Labs India Private Limited (Challenger) Startup

QpiAI (Innovator) Startup

Transport & Logistics

Maersk (Gamechanger) Enterprise

DHL Information Services (Challenger) Enterprise

Capgemini Technology Services India Limited (Innovator) Enterprise

Aiunika Technologies Private Limited (Gamechanger) Startup

RoadVision AI Private Limited (Challenger) Startup

DaveAI (Innovator) Startup

Energy & Utilities

Adani Green Energy Ltd (Gamechanger) Enterprise

Thermax Ltd (Challenger) Enterprise

Johnson Controls (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Johnson Controls (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Innovator) Enterprise

Schneider Electric India (Innovator) Enterprise

Recykal (Gamechanger) Startup

Corrosion Intel (Challenger) Startup

Gotisheel Technologies LLP (Innovator) Startup

BFSI

Fidelity Business Services India Pvt Ltd (Gamechanger) Enterprise

Natwest Digital Services India Private Limited (NWD SIPL) (Challenger) Enterprise

NSEIT (Innovator) Enterprise

Saarthi.ai (Gamechanger) Startup

VuNet Systems Private Limited (Challenger) Startup

Artivatic Datalabs Pvt Ltd (Innovator) Startup

Retail & CPG

lululemon (Gamechanger) Enterprise

Fractal Analytics (Challenger) Enterprise

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (Challenger) Enterprise

Anko GCC (Innovator) Enterprise

Vodex (Gamechanger) Startup

Sashakti-ventures

Sashakti Ventures Private Limited (Challenger) Startup

dotEye Labs (Innovator) Startup

Healthcare & Pharma

Mphasis-Limited

Mphasis Limited (Gamechanger) Enterprise

Graype Systems Private Limited (Challenger) Enterprise

Wipro Limited (Innovator) Enterprise

Vizzhy (Gamechanger) Startup

United We Care (Challenger) Startup

immunitoAI (Innovator) Startup

Agriculture

Tiger-Analytics

Tiger Analytics (Gamechanger) Enterprise

ITC Infotech (Challenger) Enterprise

CSM Technologies (Innovator) Enterprise

iyarkai Tech Lab Pvt. Ltd. (Gamechanger) Startup

Garudalytics (Challenger) Startup

Cropway - Boaz Agri Analytics Pvt. Ltd

Cropway - Boaz Agri Analytics Pvt. Ltd (Innovator) Startup

Special Mention

AI Research

Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre
IIT Madras

Exemplar

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Department of Information Technology,
Electronics & Communications
Govt. of Telangana

Responsible AI

PrivaSapien Technologies Pvt Ltd

PrivaSapien Technologies Pvt Ltd

Predulive Labs

Gramener - A Straive Company

Gramener - A Straive Company

Kairos Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Kairos Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

M&G Global Services Private Limited

M&G Global Services Private Limited

WNS

Tredence Inc.

Karpaga Assessment App Matrix Services Pvt. Ltd.

Karpaga Assessment App Matrix Services Pvt. Ltd.

Katomaran Technologies Pvt Ltd

Katomaran Technologies Pvt Ltd

Wipro Limited

Who Can Participate?

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Enterprises
Government
Startups
Academia & Research Organizations
NGOs

Award Categories

Sectoral Focused

Enterprises and startups are invited to apply for the AI and/or GenAI categories, showcasing their implemented solutions in at least one sector.

CPG & Retail
BFSI
Healthcare & Pharma
Telecom, Media & Entertainment
Transport &
Logistics
Energy & Utilities
Manufacturing
(including
Automotive)
Technology
(IT/ITeS)
Agriculture

Responsible AI

Distinguished Responsible AI solutions will also be recognized and chosen across different industry sectors.
ESG (Discontinued)

Exceptional solutions meeting ESG criteria will be considered for selection across various sectors.
Research in AI

Outstanding AI research in both academia and industry will be recognized across various sectors.

Program format

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant or any of its subsidiaries should be registered in India.
The AI Solution needs to be either deployed or developed in India.
Research work should be conducted at Indian institutions—be it academic, government-sponsored, or MNC research centres.
The use-case provided should be live and not in pilot/prototype stage.

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Selection Criteria

Innovation

Innovation

Impact

Impact

Scalability

Scalability

The awards will evaluate entries based on three key parameters: Innovation, Impact, and Scalability. These criteria ensure that winning solutions not only push the boundaries of AI technology but also deliver tangible benefits to society and have the potential for broad implementation.

Important Milestones

Program format

Program format

Dec 12, 2023

Commencement of the AI Gamechangers Award

Feb 29, 2024

Deadline for Applications Submission

Mar 29, 2024

Shortlisting of Applications

Apr 22 - May 17, 2024

Virtual Presentation by Shortlisted Applicants

July 24, 2024

Winners Announcement Event

Steering Committee

Akhilesh Tuteja

Partner and Global Cyber Security Leader, Head Clients & Markets, KPMG India
Nithya Subramanian

Head of Data & Analytics - AMEA, Kellanova
Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan

Director, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Srikanth Velamakanni

Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive & Executive Vice-Chairman, Fractal
Sunil Abraham

Public Policy Director, Data Economy and Emerging Tech, Meta India

Selection Panel

Aditya Rane

Cloud Migration Consultant AI - ML Google
Ali Khan

Global Head Governance, Risk, Compliance & Audit ZS
Amit Khanna

Partner PwC-India
Amitkumar Shrivastava

Head Artificial Intelligence Unit IndiaFujitsu
Atul Gandre

Head - Industry Solutions : AI.Cloud Tata Consultancy Services
Bahubali Jain

GM Engineering Manager John Deere
Chanchal Bhoorani

Vice President WestBridge Capital
Dhurai Ganesan

Vice President - Automation Engineering and Services NTT DATA
Dr Mahesh Juttiyavar

CIO Mastek
Mahesh Ramamoorthy

CIO Yes Bank
Milind Nagnur

CTO & Group President Kotak Mahindra Bank
Mukesh Chaudhary

Managing Director and Lead - Data and AI Advanced Technology Centers Accenture
Mythily Ramesh

Co-Founder & CEO NextWealth
Ojasvi Bhatia

Head Platform Partnerships Meta
Dr Om Manchanda

MD Dr Lal Pathlabs
Padmashree Shagrithaya

Head of Insights & Data Global Business Line Capgemini
Prajakt Samant

CIO Nomura
Ramanathan Srinivasan

Head of Innovation Operation Airbus
Rajsekhar Datta Roy

CTO Sonata Software
Reinhard Koehn

Sr Director Architecture Here Technologies
Satyen Abrol

Senior Director - Research (Data Science) Rakuten
Sharmila Shanmugam

Solutions Architect AWS
Sonal Sahu

Data & AI Tech Manager, BI Practice Head(India) Globant
Sridhar Mantha

President & CEO of GenerativeAI Business Unit (GBS) Happiest Minds
Sujay Bhattacharya

SVP, Digital Workplace Services NTT DATA
Sundarvelu Shanmugan

Director - Technology & Innovation Global Data and AI Consult Kyndryl
Swapnil Tambi

Head of R&C Strategy - 3A (AI, Analytics, and Automation) Team BNY Mellon
Varun Gupta

Group Engineering Manager/ Site Leader
John Deere

FAQs

What is the deadline to apply?

The application period for AI Gamechangers 2023 will be open from Dec 12, 2023 till Jan 31, 2024.
How and where will the presentation round be held?

The presentation round would be conducted virtually. The details will be shared with the shortlisted participants by email.
How will my data and customer information be shared or used?

Successful nominations will be asked to submit additional details about the use-cases where the winning entries will be featured in the AI Gamechangers Compendium - to be launched on May 23, 2024 at the in-person award ceremony. The information shared by you/your company in the application or when asked for during the selection round will be reviewed only by the AI Gamechangers Selection Panel. Any sensitive details (e.g. client name, technical specifications, etc) will be redacted in the compendium upon request and will not be shared further.
Am I eligible to apply if I applied last year?

1. Use case provided should be live and not in pilot/protype stage.
2. The use-case will be judged purely on the merit of impact over the past
2 years even if it has been operational longer than that.
3. The applicant or any of its subsidiaries should be registered in India. The AI Solution needs to be either deployed or developed in India.
How will I know the status of the application?

As we progress in the challenge, the applicants would be informed on the next steps. Please note emails will only be sent to the email id shared in the application.

Is there any offline form I can refer to?

You may download reference forms for AIGC Use case form and AIGC Research in AI form and prepare your answers before filling. However, only the online applications would be considered.
Can a collaborative project apply for this award?

Yes, but the application entry should be under one organization only. Details of the work can be described in the application further. If any queries, you can write to us at aigamechangers@nasscom.in
Can I submit more than one application for different use cases?

Yes, you can apply for multiple categories and use cases. Only one idea can be submitted for one business problem. However, if the applicant organization wants to submit applications for multiple areas of interest, they need to submit individual approach notes with a different SPOC for each submission.
What are the Terms & Conditions?

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If I have unanswered questions, who do I contact?

We encourage you to read the FAQs thoroughly. If you still have any specific questions, you can write to us at aigamechangers@nasscom.in.

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