The invitation extended to Ira Agarwal and AIM Elevate Ventures to participate in the ✨AI by HER✨ Global Impact Challenge Bootcamp marks a defining moment of national and strategic recognition. Convened as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the initiative was conducted by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform under the leadership of NITI Aayog, on behalf of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. The platform represents more than an event. It symbolizes India’s calibrated and accountable approach to shaping the global artificial intelligence landscape.
This distinguished invitation recognizes Ira Agarwal’s sustained leadership in responsible and agentic AI innovation, governance architecture, and inclusive ecosystem building. As Founder and CEO of AIM Elevate Ventures, her work has consistently bridged policy, enterprise, innovation, and ethical AI stewardship. Her presence at the Bootcamp reflected not only personal leadership stature but also institutional credibility built through measurable impact, structured frameworks, and global alignment.
At this significant national forum, Ira had the privilege of representing Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship. This representation reinforced the importance of collaborative women led enterprise ecosystems in architecting India’s AI future. The Bootcamp brought together global women founders, emerging innovators, school level changemakers, policymakers, and ecosystem architects within a unified innovation framework. Its multigenerational design underscored a powerful truth: the future of artificial intelligence will be shaped not merely by technology, but by inclusive leadership, governance intent, and responsible execution.
The Summit stood as a defining global forum translating AI dialogue into measurable outcomes across People, Planet, and Progress. Conversations extended beyond capability and scale. They focused on accountability, inclusion, regulatory alignment, and tangible societal progress. The engagement with founders, domain experts, policymakers, and governance leaders reflected a mature innovation ecosystem moving from aspiration to implementation.
On this occasion of national importance, AIM Elevate Ventures proudly announced the launch of ✨AIM Elevate Academy✨, a dedicated initiative focused exclusively on mentoring and empowering student innovators and entrepreneurs. The Academy is designed to equip young changemakers with structured mentorship, ethical AI orientation, disciplined innovation frameworks, and strong execution capability. It represents a strategic investment in the next generation of responsible builders who will shape India’s technological and entrepreneurial trajectory.
The recognition at AI by HER and the launch of AIM Elevate Academy together signal a broader narrative. India is not simply participating in the global AI movement. India is architecting it with clarity of intent, governance discipline, and inclusive leadership. Through Ira Agarwal’s stewardship and the institutional vision of AIM Elevate Ventures, this moment reflects a convergence of policy alignment, entrepreneurial courage, and measurable impact.
It stands as both recognition and responsibility — a commitment to continue building an AI ecosystem that is ethical, accountable, inclusive, and globally benchmarked while being deeply rooted in India’s growth story.
