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About WRAFA Awards
Artificial Intelligence as a concept has existed for decades, but only in recent years have businesses begun large-scale adoption. AI technologies have the potential to reshape the world that we live in and change the way that we work. The WRAFA awards acknowledges the special achievement of Corporate, Institutions and Individuals and present the honours to the finest in the AI ecosystem. It is a token of gratitude and appreciation to celebrate the growing AI talent that brings the best to the World.
AI Users Awards
- Robotics Innovation of the Year:
- Automation Solution of the Year:
- Best Industrial Robot Application:
- AI-Integrated Robotics Award:
- Smart Manufacturing Excellence Award:
- Best Educational Robotics Initiative:
- Healthcare Robotics Innovation Award:
- AgriTech Robotics Leader Award:
- Logistics & Warehouse Automation Award:
- Best Consumer Robotics Product 🌍 Global Impact & Leadership Awards:
- Global Robotics Leader of the Year:
- Women in Robotics Leadership Award:
- Best Country Pavilion in Robotics & Automation:
- Start-up of the Year in Robotics:
- Sustainable Robotics Initiative Award 🚀 Future & Innovation Focused Awards:
AI Services Providers Awards
- Emerging Tech in Robotics Award:
- Best AI & Robotics Research Lab:
- University Innovation in Robotics Award:
- Youth Innovation in Robotics Award:
- NextGen Robot Design Challenge Winner - Collaboration & Ecosystem Awards:
- Best Public-Private Partnership in Robotics:
- Robotics for Social Impact Award:
- Industry-Academia Collaboration Award:
- Innovation through Cross-Border Collaboration:
- Best Robotics Accelerator/Incubator Award - Special Jury Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement in Robotics & Automation - Visionary in Robotics Education & Training:
- Disruptive Robotics Solution of the Year:
- Best Exhibition Booth (Design & Engagement):
- People's Choice Award – Most Admired Robot:
Nomination Process and Criteria
- Any organization / entrepreneur /allied sector offering AI or using AI can apply. Each applicant can apply for one or multiple categories
- The nominees in each category will be presented to the final jury for determination of winners.
- Information received will be treated confidential and not used for any purpose except for determining the winners of the awards.
- Right to permit participation and cancel/change award category is reserved with Awards management.
- For non-WRAFA members, the Award nomination fee is INR 15,000/- + GST per category.
- For non-WRAFA members, the Award nomination fee is USD 225 per category for international participants.
- Participants need to nominate online. Post nomination, they would receive a questionnaire which they are supposed to fill, attach all supporting documents and submit it.
- The parameters for evaluation are subject to revision by the internal and external juries and Awards Management
- Last date of WRAFA award nomination is Registration Closed and for questionnaire submission is Registration Closed.
Evaluation Criteria
WRAFA AI Awards aim to recognize the best innovators and entrepreneurs leading the AI Revolution in India. To help us decide if you are indeed the best, tell us about you and your work!
Tell us about your organization: Mission, Values, Culture, and Achievements
- How do Your Professional Values Distinguish You From the Rest?
- How are Your Achievements Significant for the AI Industry?
- How have You Brought Change to Your Business or Community through Innovation?
We expect entrants to use 5% of the open-ended response or 150 words answering these crucial questions.
We believe technology can be used to serve a larger purpose than being a support system to achieve business goals. Explain how you have used technology or digital tools to develop a New Business, Positively Impact a Community or Solve a Major Workplace Problem.
- What was your strategy?
- What objectives did you set out to achieve?
- What risks did you identify and how did you overcome them?
- Detail how you used technology as something more than just a support system
Spend 25% of your open-ended response on this section (or 300 words)
We are looking for organizations that have developed a solution that meets new or existing needs. Entrants will have demonstrated how they have applied technology in an innovative way to meet a specific social or business challenge. We are looking for organizations that have developed a solution that meets new or existing needs. Entrants will have demonstrated how they have applied technology in an innovative way to meet a specific social or business challenge. We expect our entrants to spend 25% of the open-ended response here (300 words).
- Showcase the originality of your idea.
- Demonstrate your creativity.
- Outline how you combined strategic insights and creativity to be innovative.
- Outline the new or existing need you set out to meet.
Outcomes decide the success of any Endeavour. So we will be taking into accounts factors such as revenue generation, capital market share, increased brand awareness, and increased client acquisition or retention.
- Through specific examples, tell us How you met a specific social or business challenge/need/opportunity?
- Provide a before and after analysis of the situation.
- Share specific details about the results and outcomes you achieved
Spend 25% of your open-ended response on this section (or 300 words)
What lies in store for your business? What are the steps you are planning to take next for advancing your business? We would like to know about your plans and strategy for the future. We will take into account deciding factors such as Scalability, Future Fundraising Objectives, Upcoming Trials, Planning, Strategy, and Forecasting.
- What goals do you plan to achieve in the next 1 to 3 years?
- Through specific examples, tell us about your growth trajectory/strategy.
- Share specific forecasting results or strategic plans
Spend 20% of your open-ended response on this section (or 250 words)