Gnani AI Launches Nationwide Challenge Offering Up to 100 Paid AI Internships

Indian artificial intelligence company Gnani AI has launched the Great Indian AI Internship Challenge, inviting students across the country to build practical applications using the company’s AI models and APIs.

The programme opened on September 30, 2026, and will accept submissions until November 10. Gnani AI says up to 100 paid internships will be offered, with individual stipends reaching as much as ₹1 lakh per month depending on the candidate’s skills, performance and suitability for the role.

Students to Build With Gnani AI Models and APIs

Participants are being asked to identify a real-world problem and develop a working application using Gnani AI’s models and APIs.

The company is making its language and speech technologies available to participants, including access to platforms such as Prisma, Timbre and Evon. Students can participate individually or in teams of two, and the challenge does not restrict them to a fixed set of project ideas.

Gnani AI is encouraging projects that address practical needs for enterprises, developers and creators, particularly in areas involving Indian languages, voice AI, information processing and digital workflows.

Up to 100 Paid Internships on Offer

The programme provides for up to 100 paid internships, although the final number will depend on the selection process.

Gnani AI has clarified that the ₹1 lakh monthly figure is the maximum possible individual stipend rather than a standard amount guaranteed to every selected intern. Internship duration, stipend and terms will be specified individually in written offers.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews after the challenge closes, with internships scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027. High-performing interns may later be considered for full-time roles, subject to further assessment and company requirements.

Participants Receive Access to Gnani AI Tools

Gnani AI is providing participants with programme credits to build their projects and access its AI stack.

The challenge also includes multiple award categories covering areas such as language, creativity, real-world impact and demonstrations. Participants are expected to submit a working demo and publish their project online before completing the final submission process.

The structure is designed to move students beyond theoretical exercises and towards building functional AI applications around identifiable real-world needs.

Focus on India’s AI Talent Pipeline

Gnani AI has positioned the challenge within the broader effort to strengthen India’s domestic AI capabilities.

The company develops foundational and enterprise AI models, including language and voice systems designed for Indian use cases. Its aim is to connect locally developed AI technology with a larger pool of students capable of building practical applications on top of those models.

Gnani AI co-founder and CTO Ananth Nagaraj has linked the programme to the need for a stronger sovereign AI ecosystem in India, where foundational models are supported by developers who can convert them into useful applications.

Challenge Runs Until November 10

Students have until November 10, 2026, to complete and submit their projects.

The process involves registering for the challenge, selecting a problem, building with Gnani AI models or APIs, preparing a working demonstration and completing the final submission. Interviews will follow for shortlisted candidates.

By combining access to Indian-developed AI models with paid internship opportunities, the Great Indian AI Internship Challenge is designed to create a direct pathway from student experimentation to real-world AI development and employment.

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References

Gnani AI — Official Great Indian AI Internship Challenge announcement, September 30, 2026.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gnani-ai

Gnani AI — Great Indian AI Internship Challenge programme page.

https://www.gnani.ai/internship

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