30 Million
AI-Ready by 2030
A national movement to democratize AI education — from Class 6 to career changers, from villages to metros.Free. Community-driven. India-first.
"It's more than a number. It's a declaration."
The Defining Decade
India has the world's largest youth population. What we do with it in the next 5 years will define the next 50.
600M+
Indians under 25 — the world's largest youth population
Source: UN Population Prospects
$957B
AI's potential contribution to India's GDP by 2035
Source: Accenture
260M+
Students in Indian schools and colleges
Source: Ministry of Education
29 years
India's median age (vs 38 in US, 48 in Japan)
Source: UN
India's demographic dividend window — the period when our working-age population exceeds dependents — runs from 2005 to 2055. This is a 50-year window. We are halfway through. The question isn't whether India can afford to invest in AI education. It's whether India can afford not to.
The Gap We Must Close
The opportunity is massive. The crisis is real.
The Talent Shortage
The Infrastructure Deficit
The bottom line: India needs 1.25 million AI professionals by 2027. We currently have fewer than 450,000. 85% of our teachers have never touched an AI tool. And only 30% of rural schools even have internet.
This isn't a gap — it's a chasm. Qrius.AI exists to bridge it.
Our Approach: From Curious to Creator
We don't just teach AI. We build a movement — free programs, peer communities, national competitions, and local chapters in every corner of India.
Free, Structured Programs
From Class 6 to working professionals — progressive learning pathways designed for every age and skill level. Online + offline hybrid model.
See all programsHackathons & Olympiads
A competition pyramid from school-level Sparks to national Apex finals. Plus the Bharat AI Olympiad — India's largest AI literacy test.
Explore competitionsCommunity-Driven Chapters
Student-led TechLeads chapters in schools and colleges. WhatsApp communities. Peer mentorship. Learning is amplified when done together.
Join a chapterReaching Every Corner
RuralRise for underserved communities. Qrius Girls for gender parity. Vernacular content in 9+ languages. Offline-first for low-connectivity areas.
Our initiativesEverything We're Building
12 programs. 1 mission. Tap on a card to explore.
The Road to 30 Million
A phased, ambitious, and achievable plan — from 3 states to all of India.
Model proven. First state-level hackathon.
National hackathon launch. BAO inaugural edition.
Govt school integration. Vernacular in 5 languages.
Policy partnerships. Rural penetration at scale.
Curriculum integration. Industry placement pipeline live.
Mission achieved. India is the world's AI talent hub.
30 Millionis more than the entire population of Australia. It represents the tipping point needed to transform India into the world's AI talent superpower.
Aligned with India's National Mission
Qrius.AI Foundation's programs are strategically aligned with India's most ambitious government initiatives.
Skill India Mission
Alignment
AI skills for employability at scale
Opportunity
NSDC certification recognition, government school integration
India AI Mission
Alignment
Grassroots AI talent development
Opportunity
Curriculum co-development, compute resources access
Atal Innovation Mission
Alignment
Innovation & entrepreneurship in schools
Opportunity
ATL school network access, joint hackathons
Digital India
Alignment
Digital literacy as foundation for AI literacy
Opportunity
Content distribution, rural connectivity programs
NEP 2020
Alignment
Coding in schools, skill-based education
Opportunity
Curriculum integration, teacher training programs
Strategic Partnership Opportunities
Curriculum recognition, platform support
Certification, school integration
NEP alignment, teacher training
Rural program expansion via RuralRise
Measuring What Matters
We measure impact, not just enrollment. Here's what success looks like.