New Delhi, May 26, 2026: Godrej Foundation has launched “Tomorrow Makers”, a national platform aimed at identifying and supporting high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds across STEM, innovation, arts, and defence pathways.
According to the Foundation, the initiative is designed to bridge gaps in access to mentorship, advanced learning opportunities, and talent development ecosystems for students from underserved communities. The platform will connect students from Classes 6 to 12, as well as graduates, with educators, mentors, peer communities, competitions, and partner organisations that can support their development.
The programme will operate through partnerships with eight organisations and offer four pathways — STEM, Invention and Making, Arts, and Defence. Students preparing for engineering and medical entrance examinations will receive support through partnerships with Dakshana and Avanti Fellows, which provide free coaching for JEE and NEET preparation.
For students in Classes 6 and 7, organisations such as Genwise and MakerGhat will conduct workshops and camps focused on robotics, computing, and mathematics.
Under the arts pathway, Slam Out Loud will provide mentorship and performance opportunities for children interested in music, drama, writing, and other creative fields. Graduates pursuing careers in theatre and defence services will receive support through Drama School Mumbai, Delta Squad Foundation, and Yuvatejas.
Omar Momin, Chief Executive Officer, Godrej Foundation said, “India is home to one of the world’s largest school-going populations, yet access to structured mentorship, advanced learning opportunities, and talent acceleration ecosystems remains uneven, particularly for students from underserved communities. Through Tomorrow Makers, we aim to help bridge this gap by building pathways that identify and nurture high-potential young people from across regions and socio-economic backgrounds. Through this platform, we hope to build a pipeline of future innovators, researchers, artists, entrepreneurs, soldiers, and public leaders whose success can create multiplier effects by transforming families, strengthening communities, and contributing to India’s long-term leadership and progress.”
Vandana Goyal, co-CEO, Avanti Fellows said, “There are students with exceptional talent across India, but many of them never get the opportunity to enter elite institutions because of their socio-economic circumstances. In the upper echelons of academia and industry, we need more equitable representation. Tomorrow Makers is creating a crucial national pipeline to help gifted students channel their potential. This platform will enable us to expand our programmes and help greater numbers of high-potential students access opportunities in STEM fields, turning ability into real outcomes."
Esan, founder, Delta Squad Foundation said, "Serving the nation begins long before one dons the uniform. At Delta Squad Foundation, we believe leadership is built through discipline, resilience, service, and real responsibility. Today, Delta Squad stands as India’s only disaster rescue squad raised by young serving Armed Forces officers. Over the years, we have mentored youth aspiring to join the Armed Forces while exposing them to real-world leadership through rescue and relief missions. Through Tomorrow Makers, we hope to make this model of leadership training and nation-building accessible to deserving young Indians from every background.”
Jigyasa Labroo, founder, Slam Out Loud said, “When we think of who the cultural curators of India are, we don't think of what most of our country looks and lives like. There is no dearth of artistic talent in India, but the arts - particularly performing arts – are not an easy field to establish oneself or build a career in. Through our partnership with Tomorrow Makers, we have created a programme for gifted young artists from less privileged backgrounds across India to get the right kind of training, mentorship and exposure. We're excited to build the next generation of creative leaders, and have their voices represent our country's stories!”
Students can apply for the programme through the Tomorrow Makers platform website or via its WhatsApp bot. Selected candidates will be placed into programmes run by partner organisations based on their interests and aptitude.
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