For its flagship corporate social responsibility program, vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Initiative (T&I initiative), vivo has established strategic partnerships with the Central Institute of Educational Technology – NCERT (CIET-NCERT), IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, and UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI).
These partnerships are expected to further advance the T&I Initiative, which aims to empower India’s youth, especially those in grades 8–12, by giving them the tools, platforms, and mentorship they need to address some of the most important societal issues facing the globe in creative ways.
These partnerships reflect a convergence of knowledge, generating a vibrant ecology that stimulates creativity and propels significant transformation.
- CIET-NCERT will enhance the program’s reach and accessibility, ensuring ideas from diverse backgrounds can flourish.
- IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation will offer productive guidance to empower participants to refine and scale their innovations
- UN Global Compact Network India will enable the program to be seen under the light of contributing to the SDGs
Together, these groups will further the initiative’s goal of empowering youth and converting innovative tech-driven concepts into significant social change.
Students in grades 8–12 in India were given the chance to participate in the third iteration of the LIVE Ignite Initiative.
The three-stage program, which has themes that are all in line with the UN SDGs, encourages young people to come up with creative solutions in important fields including Software-Tech Innovations, Agriculture & Climate Change, and Community Development Innovations.
In the upcoming stage, an esteemed jury will meticulously evaluate the entries and shortlist 200 ideas – 50 from each zone (North, South, East and West). These zonal winners will participate in workshops and receive mentoring sessions.
The shortlisted participants will then submit a video explaining their working model/prototype and provide details of the project in a Project Display Board format. The Top 10 ideas will proceed to the next stage.
In the final stage, participants of the Top 10 ideas will undergo industry workshops and receive mentoring sessions from the distinguished subject matter experts from IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to refine their skills.
They will present their final prototypes at the Grand Finale in June 2025 in New Delhi. Participants of the initiative will have the chance to win scholarships and rewards up to INR 35 lakhs* in total.
In a world driven by rapid technological advancements, the ability to think critically, innovate, and solve real-world challenges has never been more important. India, with its growing technology ecosystem is emerging as a global hub for innovation and progress. vivo Ignite is designed to inspire young minds to push boundaries, develop breakthrough ideas, and apply technology to create solutions with meaningful societal impact.
Leadership Comments
Geetaj Channana, Head of Corporate Strategy, vivo India, said, “At vivo, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration. By joining forces with CIET-NCERT, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, and UN Global Compact Network India, we aim to amplify the impact of vivo Ignite, empowering young innovators to design meaningful, tech-driven solutions for societal challenges. This partnership is not just an alliance but a shared commitment to creating a sustainable future by equipping India’s youth with the tools and guidance they need to succeed.”
He added, “Through vivo Ignite, we aim to bridge the gap between ambition and execution, turning ideas into tangible, scalable solutions that drive positive change. This partnership reaffirms our belief in nurturing the changemakers of tomorrow and advancing the larger vision of technology for good.”
