How AI Innovation and Artificial Intelligence products are transforming global industries

The next wave of innovation is no longer just enhancing industries, it is redefining the future of technology itself. From creating entirely new products to enabling possibilities that once seemed impossible, intelligent solutions are rapidly emerging as catalysts for transformative change across sectors. Celebrating these breakthrough advancements, the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 introduces the AI Special Product / Innovation category to honour pioneering solutions that go beyond traditional sector classifications and represent a genuine leap forward in the ecosystem.

This category is designed for organisations building transformative AI products that cannot be confined to a single industry. From cross-sector AI platforms to breakthrough applications and category-defining technologies, the award celebrates innovation that is changing how businesses, industries, and consumers interact with intelligent systems.

To submit your nominations for AI Special Product & Innovation. The category invites participation from AI-first companies developing cross-functional solutions, research-led organisations commercialising novel AI applications, and platforms enabling innovation across multiple industries simultaneously. Whether it is a startup introducing a disruptive AI capability, an SME scaling a unique product, or an enterprise driving large-scale transformation, this category offers a platform to showcase impactful innovation before industry leaders and experts.


Entries will be evaluated on the degree of genuine innovation and the ability of the product to move beyond incremental improvements. The jury will assess the potential of the solution to create a new category, influence industry practices, and demonstrate measurable real-world deployment and impact. Strong emphasis will be placed on originality, scalability, and the ability to redefine existing technological boundaries.

To qualify, the product must not fit into any existing sector category and should demonstrate live deployment supported by documented outcomes. The category is open to startups, enterprises, and research institutions that are actively shaping the future of AI through breakthrough innovation.

For organisations building what’s next in artificial intelligence, this is an opportunity to gain industry-wide recognition, stand out among India’s leading innovators, and position your solution at the forefront of the AI revolution.

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