New Delhi, February 28, 2025: The third edition of vivo Ignite has recorded over 37,000 registrations from 9,000 schools across more than 660 districts, covering over 85% of India’s total districts. Participation has doubled compared to last year, with students submitting over 5,600 project ideas under the theme ‘Tech for Good’. The initiative also saw participation from 80 aspirational districts identified by NITI Aayog.
Students from grades 8-12 submitted their ideas individually or in groups, focusing on areas such as Technology, Agriculture, and Climate Change, which accounted for 38% of total idea submissions. The North Indian region had the highest participation, contributing 41% of total registrations.
Geetaj Channana, Head of Corporate Strategy at vivo India, said, "The response to the third edition of vivo Ignite: T&I Initiative is a powerful reflection of the growing spirit of innovation among young minds in India. In just three years, we have seen participation soar—from 3,000+ registrations and 1,100+ submissions in the first edition to over 37,000 registrations and more than 5,600 submissions this year.
"This growth is a testament to the increasing enthusiasm for using technology to drive social change. With our reach now extending to 9,000+ schools across 660+ districts, and participation doubling from last year, we are proud to see so many students eager to turn their ideas into real-world solutions."
He added, "This initiative is more than just a competition; it’s a movement, empowering students with the tools, mentorship, and platform needed to transform ideas into real-world solutions. We are grateful to our esteemed partners, including CIET-NCERT, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, UN Global Compact Network India, and Shooting Stars Foundation, for their invaluable support in empowering these young innovators. Together, we are shaping a brighter tomorrow where technology serves a greater purpose.”
The competition consists of three stages. In Stage 1, students submitted a brief description of their idea. The top 200 zonal winners will be announced on February 28, 2025, and will move to Stage 2, where they will receive mentorship and submit a detailed project display. From these, the Top 10 ideas will proceed to Stage 3, where participants will refine their prototypes with guidance from IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation before presenting at the Grand Finale on June 7-8, 2025, in New Delhi.
Scholarships and rewards worth INR 35 lakh will be awarded to support young innovators. The initiative aims to provide students with a platform to develop solutions for real-world challenges through technology.
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