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Airtificial Group · Internal contest

Applied Artificial Intelligence Contest 2026

Turn an idea into a real improvement for Airtificial.

Do you believe Artificial Intelligence can transform the way we work? Now is the time to share your proposal and help build the future of Airtificial.

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Proposals must be submitted by November 10, 2026.

No coding required.

You don't need to write code or build an app: what matters is a viable, well-structured idea with real potential to be implemented.

Submit your proposal on your own or as a team, whichever you prefer.

One idea can change the way we work

At Airtificial we are looking for innovative proposals that apply Artificial Intelligence to improve our processes, products or services.

Innovation

Spot opportunities for improvement and dare to think differently.

Artificial Intelligence

Apply the potential of AI to real, everyday challenges.

Automation

Free up time and reduce errors in repetitive tasks.

Collaboration

Bring together talent from different areas for stronger proposals.

This contest is for you

Open to talent across the whole Group. Submit your proposal on your own or as a team, whichever you prefer.

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Any Airtificial Group employee

Every Airtificial Group company can take part.

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Individual entry

You have a clear idea and want to champion it on your own. Go for it.

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Team entry

Combine different profiles and areas to make your proposal stronger.

What kind of ideas we're looking for

Any area is valid. These are just some of the fields where AI can make a difference.

  • Process automation
  • Generative AI
  • Internal chatbots
  • Robotics
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Quality
  • Production
  • Procurement
  • Engineering
  • Human Resources
  • Sales
  • Finance
  • Safety and security
  • Data analytics
  • Computer vision

What your proposal should include

Follow these six steps to build a clear, compelling proposal.

Download the template
  1. 1

    Identify a problem

    Pinpoint a specific need, bottleneck or opportunity for improvement.

  2. 2

    Describe the current situation (AS IS)

    Explain how it is done today and what limitations or costs the process involves.

  3. 3

    Propose an AI-based solution (TO BE)

    Explain how Artificial Intelligence would solve or improve the situation.

  4. 4

    Outline how it could be implemented

    Give a realistic picture of the steps, resources and areas involved.

  5. 5

    Explain the expected impact

    Estimate the benefits: time, cost, quality, safety or experience.

  6. 6

    Submit your proposal

    Use the official template and send it before the call for proposals closes.

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Your idea will be rewarded

€3,000

We reward the best proposal with a prize and the opportunity to make it happen. The best ideas could become real projects within Airtificial Group.

Key dates

September 14, 2026

Call for proposals opens

November 10, 2026

Deadline for proposals

November 2026

Proposal evaluation

Late November 2026

Award ceremony

From November 2026

Development of the winning proposal

Evaluation criteria

This is how each proposal will be assessed.

Impact
The scale of the improvement the idea delivers.
Innovation
The originality and distinctive approach of the proposal.
Feasibility
How realistic it is to put into practice.
Applicability
How easily it can be implemented day to day.
Quality
The level of detail and quality of the proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Any employee of an Airtificial Group company, either individually or as part of a team.

Yes. You can submit your proposal on your own or with colleagues from the same department or from different departments.

No. You don't need to write code or build any application. What we're looking for is a viable, well-structured idea with real potential to be implemented.

Download the official template, fill it in and email it to . The “Take part now” button opens a pre-written message: just add your details and attach the document.

A committee of Airtificial Group professionals, who will assess each proposal against the evaluation criteria.

The award ceremony is scheduled for late November 2026, after the evaluation phase.