SpotlightFinal Week | AI Quotient Awards Nominations Close Next Week

What are the AIQ – AI Quotient Awards?

Key points

• Projects, campaigns, products, or initiatives executed between January 2025 and May 2026 are eligible for submission.
• AIQ Awards by Times of India celebrate groundbreaking AI-led innovations, transformative solutions, and organizations driving measurable impact through Artificial Intelligence throughout industries.
• The nomination fee paid for the AI Quotient Awards is non-refundable once the nomination has been successfully submitted and the payment has been processed.
• Cancellation of Nomination Once a nomination is submitted, it cannot be cancelled or withdrawn, and the nomination fee will not be refunded.
• Nomination Rejection Payment of the nomination fee does not guarantee shortlisting, nomination acceptance, or award selection.

AIQ Awards by Times of India celebrate groundbreaking AI-led innovations, transformative solutions, and organizations driving measurable impact through Artificial Intelligence throughout industries. Yes. Self-nominations are allowed throughout all applicable categories. Who can apply for the awards?

Startups, SMEs, enterprises, agencies, technology providers, consultancies, and AI-first brands operating in India are eligible to apply. Can one organization apply in multiple categories?

Yes. Organizations may submit entries in multiple categories, provided each submission aligns with the category criteria. All winners of the AI Quotient Awards 2026 will receive. Does my nomination guarantee that I will receive an award?

No. Submission of a nomination or purchase of any package does not guarantee receipt of an award. All awards are determined solely through an independent jury evaluation based on the predefined assessment criteria. The package fee covers the associated benefits and deliverables and is not a payment for receiving an award. Will I receive a nomination certificate?

Yes. All eligible nominees will receive a digital nomination certificate acknowledging their participation in the awards. As per the awards timeline, the certificate will be shared electronically after the nomination process.

Projects, campaigns, products, or initiatives executed between January 2025 and May 2026 are eligible for submission. What kind of entries are accepted?

Entries can include AI products, AI-driven campaigns, enterprise solutions, automation tools, customer experience innovations, data intelligence platforms, or AI transformation initiatives.

Meanwhile, an independent jury comprising industry leaders, AI experts, technologists, business leaders, and academicians.

Yes. All information submitted will remain confidential and applied strictly for judging purposes. Can entries be edited after submission? Yes. Shortlisted participants will receive official communication via email. Are physical products required to be submitted? No. Supporting demos, videos, decks, or digital walkthroughs are acceptable.

Yes, provided the AI solution has been implemented or has measurable impact in India.

Notably, the nomination fee paid for the AI Quotient Awards is non-refundable once the nomination has been successfully submitted and the payment has been processed.

Duplicate Payment In case of duplicate transactions due to technical errors, the excess amount will be reviewed and refunded after verification.

For context, the evaluation and selection process will be conducted by the jury and organizing committee, and their decision will be final.

All nominations must clearly align with the core theme of AI & Technology Ecosystem. The Organizer reserves the sole and absolute right to review and determine the eligibility of each entry. Any nomination discovered to be unrelated or not sufficiently aligned with the stated theme shall be deemed ineligible for jury consideration and shall not qualify for any associated nomination benefits, including but not limited to native articles, social media promotions, or other package inclusions. No refunds or compensations shall be applicable in such cases.

Changes by Organizers The organizers reserve the right to modify award categories, timelines, or event details if required.

Contact For any queries related to nominations or payments, please contact the event team through the official contact details provided on the website.

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