IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), is the implementation agency of the IndiaAI Mission, which aims to democratize AI's benefits across all strata of society, bolster India’s global leadership in AI, foster technological self-reliance, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI. 

As part of this mission, the Safe & Trusted AI pillar, recognizing the need for adequate guardrails to advance the responsible adoption of AI, enables the development of indigenous tools and frameworks, self-assessment checklists for innovators, and other guidelines and governance frameworks.

To spearhead this movement, IndiaAI is calling for Expression of Interest (EoI) from individuals and organizations that want to lead AI development projects to foster accountability, mitigate AI harms and promote fairness in AI practices.

Safe & Trusted AI themes

Here’s your chance to collaborate on projects that could shape the ethical AI ecosystem in India! Innovate on any of the following Safe & Trusted AI themes:

1. Watermarking & Labelling: Develop tools to authenticate AI-generated content, ensuring it’s traceable, secure, and free of harmful materials.

2. Ethical AI Frameworks: Establish AI frameworks that align with global standards, ensuring AI respects human values and promotes fairness.

3. AI Risk Assessment & Management: Create risk management tools and frameworks to enhance the safe deployment of AI in public services.

4. Stress Testing Tools: Create stress-testing tools to evaluate how AI models perform under extreme scenarios, detect vulnerabilities, and build trust in AI for critical applications.

5. Deepfake Detection Tools: Create Deepfake Detection Tools to enable real-time identification and mitigation of deepfakes, preventing misinformationand harm for a secure and trustworthy digital ecosystem.

Who all can participate?

• Academic Institutes/Organisations

• R&D Institutes/Organisations

• Autonomous Bodies

• Start-ups & Companies

Important Dates at a Glance

• Launch Date: 10th December 2024
• Last date to apply: 28th February 2025

Submission Guidelines

Ready to submit your proposal? Keep these pointers in mind:

• Format: The font of the submitted papers/articles should be Times New Roman, 12 font size and single space. It should be in the PDF format.

• Partner Collaborations: Joint applications with partners are encouraged!

• Multiple Submissions: Apply for one or more than one project, but each proposal must be unique.

• Terms & Conditions: Be sure to adhere to all the Grant-in-Aid terms.

Link: Read the detailed Submission Guidelines Document here.

Link for the Proforma: In the application form, kindly upload the proposal in the format provided here.

Submission Link & Contact

Submit Your EoI Here

For any questions, reach out at: fellow2.gpai-india@meity.gov.in

Register for the upcoming Webinar

After an insightful webinar, Building Safe & Trusted AI - Advancing India’s AI Ecosystem through the IndiaAI Safe & Trusted AI Projects, held on 2nd January 2025, IndiaAI Mission has announced its second webinar on Safe & Trusted AI, exploring industry and academic roles in building safe and trusted AI. The webinar, “Understanding Industry and Academic Role Towards Building Safe & Trusted AI”, will evangelize the second EOI for Safe & Trusted AI Projects, explore safety considerations in AI development and share insights from successful EOI applicants.

Date: 4 February 2025

Time: 12:00 PM

Link to register: Digital India

Join the Movement. Build the Future of AI.

Let’s pioneer a Safe & Trusted AI landscape together with projects that build transparency, ensure fairness, and keep AI accountable. Are you ready to be a part of IndiaAI’s vision?