Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) is accepting applications for the 10th edition of its ‘Innovation for India Awards’, a prestigious initiative promoting India’s innovative spirit. Established in 2006, this prestigious platform in India recognizes and supports innovative ideas that can significantly positively impact social, environmental, and economic sectors. Celebrating this milestone 10th edition, the foundation reflects on a legacy of fostering innovation and looks forward to continuing its mission of catalysing transformative change. The application process, which runs from June 17 to July 17, 2024, is open to innovators.
The 10th edition of the awards will highlight innovations in two categories: Business, encompassing for-profit organizations like startups, and Social, including not-for-profit entities like government entities, philanthropic bodies, and NGOs. The jury for both categories features some of India’s most illustrious business and social leaders.
These include Amit Chandra (Jury Chair), Chairperson, Bain Capital India & Co-founder, ATE Chandra Foundation, Aabha Bakaya, Founder, Ladies Who Lead & Ex-Journalist, Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM, Huda Jaffer, Director, Selco Foundation, and Safeena Husain, Founder, Educate Girls. Harsh Mariwala, Founder of Marico Innovation Foundation stated, “For the 10th edition of the Innovation for India Awards, as we reflect on a legacy of showcasing transformative innovations that have made a significant impact on the country, we also renew our commitment to discover a diverse range of innovations and provide them with beyond capital support to scale and drive positive change across the nation.”