Context
The project will run from April – March 2026.
The idea is to use AI specifically for the non-sighted.
What does that mean, exactly?
If you are someone who is interested in AI and its use cases, find one that will specifically help the non-sighted.
Then, write to us.
You can work on the idea by yourself OR with a team member. (if you don’t have a team member, we will publish your idea and wait for someone to express interest)
The implementation has a luxurious timeline of 3 months – April to June 2026.
We prototype in April/May.
Test in May/June
Do limited deployment latest by June end.
And wait for the user response.
So, is this a contest?
No.
All usable ideas are winners.
Who can participate?
Anyone above the age of 14. The opportunity is best suited for students looking for a summer internship/project, but anyone at all.
The project is open to everyone across the world.
But I know nothing about blindness?
We will host orientation sessions every weekend all through April.
Register for any one of them to get the fundamentals, AMAs, and any other info you need.
Register for a session that works for you here.
https://forms.gle/U7eXrcE7m4JpH8DW9
But the best way to get to know the sector is to visit a school/hostel near you. Observe. Record. Understand.
Finally, What’s in it for me?
First, the opportunity to use AI as you haven’t imagined before. A greenfield territory.
Two, the certificate. The certificate will also mention the adoption of your idea. Esha certificates are recognised globally and count towards community work AND tech experience.
Third, all inventors retain the IP on their idea. However, we do require that the tech should be made available to the VI either for free OR at a nominal cost.
Fourth, that magical thing – mentoring and meeting other great folks thinking differently in this space.
More details here: https://eshabraille.org/current-projects/
