With a mission to empower the next generation, vivo Ignite was launched to drive social change and support the country’s development by providing scholarships, innovation platforms, and mentorship, especially for female STEM students.
Technology and Innovation Initiative
In 2024, the T&I Initiative is back with its third edition and the hunt for India’s next changemaker has begun! Students from grades 8–12 across India are invited to tackle real-world challenges with tech-driven ideas. Themes include Software-Tech Innovations, Agriculture and Climate Solutions, Community Development Projects. Top 10 ideas’ participants will receive mentoring and workshop sessions from the Innovative Hub of IIT Madras and scholarships worth up to INR 35 lakhs*.
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In 2023, the second edition of the T&I Initiative, open to students in grades 8–12, showcased the remarkable ingenuity of India’s youth under the theme ‘Tech for Good.’ It showcased innovative solutions for societal challenges, reaffirming vivo’s dedication to empowering young minds and fostering technology-driven progress for a brighter future. The 2nd Edition saw:
19,000+
Registration
4,000+
Submissions
₹31 lakhs
Worth Scholarships
10
Changemakers
Changemakers of 2023
Changemakers of 2023
SMART STREET - Where Innovation Meets Sustainability winning the grand prize of INR 7 Lakh
Shubhashree Sahu
A Multi-Functional Eco-Friendly Agro Machine bagged second prize of INR 5 Lakh
Shreyansh Nayak
An Automatic Machine for Ready to Grow Oyster Mushroom Bags bagged third prize of INR 4 Lakh
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In 2022, vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Initiative was launched to empower students from classes 8 to 12 across India to tackle real-world challenges with tech-driven solutions. With over 3,000 registrations and 1,100+ submissions, the program awarded scholarships worth ₹25 lakhs to the top 10 winners. This initiative reflects vivo’s commitment to fostering innovation and a problem-solving mindset in youth for lasting societal impact. The edition saw:
3,000+
Registration
1,100+
Submissions
₹25 lakhs
Worth Scholarships
25
Changemakers
Arhaan Garg
Early detection of vocal disorders using voice analysis & machine learning winning a scholarship worth INR 4 Lakh in the Concept Category
Amudhu S
MARIMO, an eco-friendly mechanism to clean oil spills winning a scholarship worth INR 5 Lakh in the Prototype Category
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Women in STEM
Our ‘Women in STEM’ initiative, in collaboration with the Shooting Stars Foundation, supports India’s growth by promoting gender inclusivity in STEM fields. The program offers merit-based scholarships up to INR 60,000, along with mentorship and customized learning sessions to help women transition into the corporate world.
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vivo For Education
The virtue of education has the power to transform lives. Our ‘vivo For Education’ initiative, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, provides smartphones and merit-based assistance to underprivileged students in India. This program has empowered 280 students to continue their education across schools and colleges.
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