The ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ aims to enhance India’s global position in AI, as stated by Anna Roy, Mission Director at the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and Programme Director at NITI Aayog. At the summit, a specialized capacity-building program for 150 women-led AI startups was announced, offering mentorship and networking opportunities in partnership with ecosystem collaborators. Roy emphasized the need for comprehensive support across all aspects for entrepreneurial success.
In an interview during the event, Roy mentioned receiving over 800 applications for the challenge, with 63 virtual panels conducted following an internal review. She highlighted the transparent evaluation process managed by EY, ensuring anonymity and online marking throughout. The event also featured a session on ‘Access to Acceleration: How WEP Supports Women Founders,’ where Roy outlined WEP’s role in creating a conducive ecosystem for women entrepreneurs.
Roy articulated WEP’s vision of empowerment through behavior change, timely knowledge access, and support for women entrepreneurs from inception to scaling their ventures. She recognized and congratulated the top 10 winners of the event, including Able Credit, Aso AI, and Veryfi Technologies, for their outstanding performance across evaluation rounds. Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow at NITI Aayog, expressed enthusiasm for the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026,’ focusing on AI’s potential for global impact.
Ghosh emphasized the significance of India’s role in shaping AI’s future during the ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026.’ The event hosted the ‘AI By HER Global Impact Challenge,’ bringing together women innovators, founders, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders to discuss and showcase impactful, inclusive, and responsible AI initiatives.
