Submission categories in the third edition of vivo Ignite include Software-Tech Innovations, Agriculture & Climate Change, Community Development Innovations, and more

vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand, has formed 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) for its flagship CSR program, vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Initiative (T&I initiative). These collaborations are set to further elevateT&I Initiative, which focuses on empowering India’s youth, particularly students from grades 8–12, by providing them with resources, mentorship, and platforms needed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges through innovative solutions.

These partnerships represent a confluence of expertise, creating a dynamic ecosystem to inspire innovation and drive meaningful change.

  • 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 organizations will amplify the initiative’s mission to empower young minds and transform creative tech-driven ideas into meaningful societal change.

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.”

The 3rd edition of the vivo Ignite Initiative provided opportunity to students from grades 8–12 across India. The program, conducted in three stages, encourages young minds to develop innovative solutions in key areas such as Software-Tech Innovations, Agriculture & Climate Change, and Community Development Innovations, with all themes aligned with the UN SDGs.

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.

*T&C applied

About vivo

vivo is a technology brand that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The brand aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo as a brand is supported by a network of R&D centers including Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xi’an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. Globally, vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is winning more than 500 million users worldwide with its superior products and services.

Following the brand’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit. vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation. *“Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society. Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://vivonewsroom.in/