BuildAI 3.0

BUILDAI3.0

NOV

2026

IIT GUWAHATI
ASSAM

Are India’s AI Founders ready to rise to the next level? Welcome to BuildAI 3.0.

BuildAI is a national-level platform created to identify, incubate and nurture India’s most promising AI ventures and founders. BuildAI is an initiative of by IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and ITEL Foundation.

After 500+ applications in the first two editions, and identifying over 10 highly-promising AI startups from across the country, BuildAI is all set to welcome applications for the third cohort.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre

Welcome to

BUILDAI3.0

Eligibility to Apply

AI Startups (0-3 years)
Student startups with DPIIT Certification are welcome to apply

Day 1 - 14 November
Demo Day

To assess the technical readiness and real-world applicability of AI solutions presented by startups

Day 2 - 15 November
Pitch Presentation

To identify high-impact, highly innovative AI ventures and assess readiness for incubation

Win Incubation Opportunities and Cash Prizes

Winners and high-potential startups win a chance to get incubated by IndiaAI and MeitY, and co-incubation by ITEL Foundation and IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre*

Cash Prizes for Top 5 Winners
1st Prize - ₹2,00,000
2nd Prize - ₹1,00,000
3rd Prize - ₹1,00,000
4th Prize - ₹50,000
5th Prize - ₹50,000

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply Now

Submit your application using ITEL's AI-based Interactive Screening Application
You will be required to answer some questions and attach your pitch deck

Apply Now →

Last date to apply - 15 October 2026