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How to Apply for AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge

How to apply

AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (22 Feb 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.

How to apply

Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.

Selection process

The selection process for the challenge involves a structured evaluation of all submitted AI-based solutions.

Innovations that are deemed promising will proceed to a pilot implementation phase. This involves deploying the solutions in live field settings within Andhra Pradesh to assess their effectiveness and feasibility.

Following successful pilot deployment and evaluation, selected solutions will receive scale-up support from the state government to facilitate broader adoption and integration within the Early Childhood Development ecosystem.

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