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Inviting organisations to submit an Expression of Interest to collaborate with AI for Better Bharat (a CSRBOX Initiative) — a platform designed to identify, showcase, and enable the deployment of AI solutions that address pressing social challenges. We are looking for partners who are actively applying AI innovations to deliver practical, scalable, and measurable impact on the ground across Education, Health, and Environmental sustainability.

Who Can ApplyWho Can Apply
CSR and Corporate Social Innovation Units
Start-ups, MSMEs, and Private Limited Companies
Academic and Research Institutions
Public and Quasi-Public Institutions
Technology Enablers and Infrastructure Providers
Non Profits with Proven AI Solutions
Eligibility CriteriaEligibility Criteria
✓

Organisations must be legally registered

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AI solutions must be implemented, piloted, or operational

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Applications must clearly define use cases, beneficiaries, and deployment contexts

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Responsible AI practices must be demonstrated

Why ApplyWhy Apply
Visibility on the AI for Better Bharat digital platform, showcasing solution details and impact stories
Brand amplification through CSRBOX Group communication channels and networks
Opportunities for collaboration with corporates, funders, state governments and implementation partners
Exhibition opportunity at the AI Expo during AI Impact Summit Week for the shortlisted solutions on
- 16–20 February 2026 – AI Expo in Hall 1, Bharat Mandapam
- Project Visibility to 120+ country delegates and Government of India.


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No application or participation fee, ensuring equal access for impact-driven organisations
Post-Summit Engagement & Long-Term Collaboration

Beyond the showcase, AI for Better Bharat aims to build long-term engagement pathways. Select organisations may be invited to participate in 2 global Working Groups of Future Skills & AI Collaborative, beginning with a structured 90-day post-Summit engagement and extending into multi-year collaboration opportunities.

EOI & Selection ProcessEOI & Selection Process
Interested organisations must submit an Expression of Interest form here. Fill the form after downloading it, and send it to mail IDs: gunjan.k@csrbox.org and rajat.c@csrbox.org, with the subject line, "Expression of Interest | AI for Better Bharat | Organisation Name | Solution Domain | Submission Date" Interested organisations must submit an form here.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to limited time, only shortlisted organisations will be contacted for subsequent stages.
Shortlisted applicants will be requested to submit:
- A detailed project or implementation deck
- Supporting documents such as dashboards, reports, or visuals

Please note that Submission of an EOI does not guarantee selection or showcase participation.

Assessment FrameworkAssessment Framework

Applications will be evaluated based on:

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Relevance to focus areas

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Strength and credibility of impact evidence

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Ethical, safe, and explainable AI deployment

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Scalability and replication potential

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Governance, accountability, and execution capability

Key DatesKey Dates
27 January 2026
EOI Submission Deadline
Rolling basis
Shortlisting Notifications
16–20 February 2026
AI Expo
Location: Hall 1, Booth 1.10, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
February 16-20, 2025
17 February 2026
AI Impact Summit
Contact UsContact Us

For any queries related to eligibility, applications, or the initiative, please reach out to:

📧 gunjan.k@csrbox.org | CC: aashima.c@csrbox.org, rajat.c@csrbox.org

Terms & ConditionsTerms & Conditions
  • CSRBOX reserves the right to accept or reject applications at its sole discretion
  • Incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading submissions may be disqualified
  • Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or participation
  • CSRBOX will remain a strategic stakeholder in all associated engagements
  • Information shared will be used strictly for evaluation, curation, and programme purposes