
Exciting times for AI innovators! At AI Fest 2026, hosted by Chandigarh University from 19-21 February 2026, two groundbreaking cohorts are set to launch: the Medical Cohort and Media Cohort. These initiatives, unveiled during Day 2—SANDBOX, aim to nurture startups in healthcare and media through expert mentorship and resources.
The Medical Cohort, dubbed Health in Pixels: Build Cohort, focuses on AI-engineered reality in disruptive healthcare. Supported by top pioneers, it empowers students and founders to develop AI solutions for nutrition, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and more—aligning with panels like Future of Disruptive Healthcare.
Meanwhile, the Media Cohort targets ethics, trust, and governance in AI-driven media. It explores generative AI for content creation, tackling data sovereignty and deepfakes, inspired by sessions on AI & Data Sovereignty: Navigating Media, Law & Society.
With 60K+ students, 400+ startups, and a $6M funding pool, AI Fest 2026 is India's largest AI gathering. These cohorts, part of ZERO TO ONE | BUILD Cohort Launch, offer mentorship-driven sessions, startup showcases, and investor interactions to turn ideas into impactful ventures for Viksit Bharat.
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