ALT Torchit proudly secures 1st place among the top winners of the Ericsson Innovation Challenge 2026 at India Mobile Congress. The award ceremony captures the Torchit team celebrating this remarkable achievement alongside distinguished dignitaries, holding the winner’s trophy and a ₹10 lakh prize cheque. This milestone recognises Torchit’s commitment to innovation, accessibility, and inclusive technology, reinforcing its mission to empower people with visual impairments through innovative assistive solutions and make technology more accessible to everyone.

ALT Torchit wins 1st place at the Ericsson Innovation Challenge 2026, receiving the ₹10 lakh prize at India Mobile Congress in recognition of its innovation and commitment to making technology more accessible and inclusive.

ALT Torchit team at the Ericsson Innovation Challenge 2026 Winners Ceremony at India Mobile Congress, standing alongside industry leaders and fellow innovators in front of the official Ericsson Innovation Challenge Winners 2026 backdrop. This proud moment celebrates Torchit’s achievement of securing 1st place among the top winners of the challenge, recognising the company’s dedication to innovation, assistive technology, accessibility, and inclusion. The achievement highlights Torchit’s mission to empower people with visual impairments through innovative assistive solutions, leveraging technology to improve independence, accessibility, and everyday experiences while contributing to a more inclusive and accessible future for all.

ALT A Torchit accessibility awareness graphic featuring a young visually impaired man wearing sunglasses, carrying a backpack and holding a white cane in a busy public transit setting. Around him are highlighted visuals of a medicine bottle, metro platform sign, Indian currency, handwritten notes, and a product package, representing everyday information. The text reads, “Did you know? The world is full of information. But not everyone can access it at a glance.” The graphic ends with, “Accessibility starts with access.”

ALT A Torchit graphic showing four everyday information scenarios: a person examining a medicine bottle, a visually impaired person looking toward a metro map, hands identifying an Indian ₹500 currency note, and hands reading handwritten notes. The four visuals are highlighted with colorful accessibility icons. Text at the bottom reads, “For many people with visual impairments, these aren’t just things to look at. They’re information barriers.”

ALT A Torchit graphic showing a visually impaired man using assistive technology while standing outdoors. AI-style visual panels around him identify a medicine bottle, Indian currency, a document, a map and surrounding objects. The graphic presents three stages: “See — AI identifies what’s around you,” “Understand — Information becomes easier to access,” and “Act — You can make decisions independently.” A visual flow connects barriers to technology and then to possibilities. The closing message reads, “When technology is designed for accessibility, everyday information can become everyday independence.”

ALT A Torchit graphic introducing Jyoti AI Vision. A young visually impaired man wearing sunglasses, a backpack and holding a white cane stands in a metro station while AI-powered visual panels identify medicine, currency, maps, written information and directions around him. The text says, “We’re building technology for a more accessible world.” It introduces Jyoti AI Vision as an AI-powered vision assistant designed to help people with visual impairments access information around them. Key capabilities highlighted are “Read everyday text,” “Recognize objects & surroundings,” and “Navigate everyday information.” The graphic ends with, “Accessibility isn’t a feature. It’s a right.”

ALT Representatives from Hyundai India Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., Torchit Foundation, and Rahelba Old Age Home stand together during the CSR donation ceremony in Dehgam. Three guests are welcomed with ceremonial shawls and flower bouquets in front of the event backdrop.

ALT Residents of Rahelba Old Age Home are seated during the CSR event, with two elderly residents using newly donated wheelchairs. Other senior residents are seated behind them, attending the programme.

ALT Representatives from Hyundai India Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., Torchit Foundation, and Rahelba Old Age Home pose with elderly residents who received wheelchairs. The CSR event backdrop highlighting mobility and medical support is displayed behind the group.

ALT Representatives from Hyundai India Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. and Torchit Foundation stand beside an elderly resident seated on one of the newly donated ICU beds at Rahelba Old Age Home. Additional beds donated under the CSR initiative are visible in the ward.

ALT Chief guests and Torchit representatives unveil the Jyoti AI Vision Glasses and Smart Telescopic Cane during the launch event at the Blind Relief Association, New Delhi.

ALT Chief guest, Torchit team members, and students participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the Assistive Technology Experience & Resource Center.

ALT Jyoti AI Vision Glasses displayed on a stand alongside product boxes, a smart telescopic cane, and event materials during the launch.

ALT Torchit team members, partners, and attendees pose for a group photograph at the inauguration of the Assistive Technology Experience & Resource Center and Jyoti AI Vision Glasses launch.

ALT World Assistive Technology Day awareness poster by Torchit. The design features Torchit's colorful star symbol on a clean white background with the message: "Unlock The Everyday. Technology isn't changing disabilities. It's removing barriers." Hashtag #MeAndMyAT is displayed.