New Delhi, September 28, 2026: vivo India has announced 10 Teacher Innovation Fellows under the fourth edition of vivo Ignite 2026, recognising educators working to promote experiential learning, problem-solving and innovation among students.

The National Teacher Innovation Fellowship (NTIF), introduced as part of vivo Ignite 4.0, focuses on strengthening STEM education by recognising teachers for innovative teaching practices, experiential learning and inclusive classroom approaches.

The fellowship received more than 200 applications from across India, covering 14 states and 26 districts. Of these, 30 educators progressed to the interview stage, following which 10 educators from six states, one Union Territory and 10 districts were selected.

The selection process assessed candidates across four areas: Innovation in Teaching Practice; Inclusive and Adaptive Teaching; Real-World Impact and STEM Application; and Vision, Leadership and Scale. The evaluation panel included nine experts and academicians from the education, STEM and innovation ecosystem, including representatives from IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies and Science Olympiad Foundation.

The selected educators have expertise across areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, computer science, maker education and inclusive STEM learning. They will be felicitated at the vivo Ignite 4.0 National Finale, scheduled to take place at Bharath Mandapam in New Delhi on October 28, 2026.

Geetaj Channana, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, vivo India, said, “Teachers play a critical role in shaping how students experience innovation; encouraging them to question, experiment and apply their learning to real-world challenges. Through the National Teacher Innovation Fellowship, we wanted to honour and acknowledge educators who are creating such learning environments and enabling students to think beyond the classroom. The diversity of the 10 fellows and the approaches they have developed across different classroom contexts demonstrate that innovation does not have to be limited by resources or geography. By recognising and celebrating these educators, vivo Ignite aims to contribute to a stronger culture of experiential and inclusive learning, while creating a ripple effect that can inspire many more young innovators.”