Technology and Internet
Proud partner of Marico Innovation Foundation for 'Innovation for India awards 2023'
27 Jun 2022
For
the world to move ahead, we need new ideas, new thinking, and innovation. Our
progress as human beings is solely due to the ideas and breakthrough
innovations that have changed the course of history. Ideas driven by empathy
and resolve to improve the lives of the underprivileged make social innovation
special. Impact-driven innovations play a crucial role in unlocking viable
opportunities, where for-profit entrepreneurs are taking the forefront in
alleviating some of the world’s issues. The world has changed in the past few
years, thus proving the adage innovate or perish, revealing just how important
innovation will be as we move forward.At
Praxis, we understand the value of innovation. We aspire to innovate and
improve, focusing on delivering superior outcomes, thus enabling organizations
to build a better future.
We
are delighted to partner with the Marico Innovation Foundation as Advisors for
their Innovation for India Awards’ 2023. As Advisors, we have devised an
efficient and comprehensive framework to evaluate applications. In addition, we
will conduct thorough due diligence on the applications and their innovations
to assess their overall impact.
About
the Innovation for India Awards:
Launched
in 2006, the biennial Innovation for India Awards is the first Indian platform
to recognize and celebrate the pioneering work of game-changing Indian
innovations. The platform has become the benchmark for recognition in the
country, with the most prolific leaders and thinkers coming together to
handpick and recognize the undiscovered innovations of India.
The
process of identifying these game-changing innovations is one-of-a-kind and
extremely robust. Through a 2-round jury process that includes in-depth
due-diligence and on-ground immersion, interviews with the founders, and
management by the knowledge partner, the jury hand pick the next significant
innovations of India. The grand finale of the Awards is a carefully curated
experience with an audience of over 1000 distinguished people. The evening
leaves the audience inspired and mesmerized with extraordinary stories of
innovation, perseverance, and change. In the past, the event has seen prolific
thinkers, teen innovators, and thought leaders talk about their journey making
the signature event an enriching learning experience for the guests.
The
legacy of the Innovation for India Awards:
Marico
Innovation Foundation (MIF) aims to nurture innovation in our country. In the
initial years of existence, MIF conducted exhaustive research evaluating the
journeys of various organizations in the business and social sectors struggling
to survive but managed to turn around their scale simply by innovating.
Through
Innovation for India Awards, MIF identifies and showcases game-changing
innovations to an engaged audience and hopes to inspire a new generation of
innovators through these efforts. Over the past 8 editions, 60+ disruptive
Indian innovations have been recognized, some of which have been identified way
before their time, such as:
- Rivigo:
Recognized in 2018; One of the unicorns of India since 2019
- ISRO:
Recognized for their frugal innovation in 2014
- Goonj:
Today known for its quick response in disaster relief
- Olympic
Gold Quest: Recognized in 2020; Supports Olympic medallist athletes like
Lovlina Borgohain
Benefits
of applying for IIA’2023:
Winning
the award will provide a platform for new-age innovators to demonstrate their
breakthrough innovations as well as have access to the program rewards benefits
such as:
- Widespread
showcase of your innovation in front of relevant & prominent stakeholders
- Networking
opportunities with industry leaders and business stalwarts
- Recognition
through extensive PR and media coverage to broadcast your innovation
- Personalized
training in the 'Art of Storytelling' to boost leadership capability &
executive presence
- Opportunity
to be a part of MIFs Rapid Acceleration Program - Scale-Up
Eligibility
criteria:
- In
the Business Category, India-based “for-profit” organizations, including
startups and corporates
- In
the social category, India-based “not-for-profit” individuals or organizations,
including government entities, philanthropic bodies, charitable trusts, social
enterprises, multilateral agencies, community foundations, NGOs, and CSR /
corporate funds