vivo India Launches 4th Edition of Ignite Programme to Promote Student Innovation

New Delhi, April 28, 2026: vivo India has announced the launch of the fourth edition of its flagship education initiative, vivo Ignite: Technology and Innovation Initiative, aimed at encouraging school students to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges.

Open to students from Grades 8 to 12, the nationwide programme seeks to nurture young innovators by providing a platform to transform ideas into practical solutions aligned with India’s development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants can submit entries individually or in groups of up to three members across categories such as community development, agriculture, climate change, and soft-tech innovations.

The initiative will be conducted in seven stages, culminating in a National Finale scheduled for October 11 in New Delhi, where the top 10 finalists will present their prototypes. The programme offers scholarships and rewards worth up to ₹40 lakh.

Building on the strong participation in previous editions, which saw over 37,000 registrations from more than 9,000 schools across 660 districts, this year’s edition introduces new features to enhance inclusivity and mentorship. These include special weightage for students from aspirational districts and government schools, the introduction of an “Achiever 30” stage for focused mentorship, and a Teacher Innovation Grant of ₹50,000 for educators supporting top finalists.

The programme is supported by knowledge partners including NCERT, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, Science Olympiad Foundation, and UN Global Compact Network India.

Speaking on the launch, Geetaj Channana, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, vivo India, said, “Year on year as we keeping building vivo Ignite, we are amazed to see the potential young changemakers bring when it comes to technology. Their approach and commitment keep vivo Ignite going – along with our commitment to create avenues that give shape to new solutions for a better tomorrow. With our 4th edition, we are making the programme more inclusive, more mentorship focused, and more rewarding than ever. Our commitment remains to empower more students and motivating more teacher from every corner of India, turning their idea into something real. That is the spirit of vivo Ignite – powering ambitions for generation tomorrow and unlocking possibilities for all.”

Registrations for the programme are open from April 21 to June 30 through the official portal.