CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF), a leader in driving impactful innovations in India, successfully hosted the 10th edition of the Indian Innovation Icons at the Jio World Convention Centre, today. Seven game-changing innovators were identified through two rigorous jury rounds led by business and social impact experts.
Selected from over 1,000 entries spanning diverse sectors, the winners are revolutionising industries with their breakthrough ideas. The winners in the business category include Astrome Technologies, advancing wireless telecommunication services in rural and remote areas using India’s first commercial product in E-band spectrum, Chara Technologies, developing rare-Earth magnet-free electric motor systems for EVs and industrial machinery, Indra Water, utilising a decentralised and modular water treatment system to recycle sewage/ industrial wastewater and Skyroot Aerospace, providing cost-effective and on-demand access to space for global satellite operators.
In the social category, AssisTech Foundation incubates innovative disability technology start-ups, Rocket Learning enhances early childhood education at the grassroots with a focus on upskilling Anganwadi workers, and People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI) preserves rural India’s stories through a digital archive.
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) won the Global Game-Changer Award for democratising digital payments in India and globally.
Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Limited and Founder, Marico Innovation Foundation said, “What sets Indian Innovation Icons apart is its ability to identify and recognise innovators at a time when their sectors are still emerging. Across nine editions and 70 winners, we are proud that over 80% of the innovators felicitated have stood the test of time and their innovations have gone on to create real socio-economic or environmental impact in India. Congratulations to the winners of Indian Innovation Icons 2025, who represent the creativity and diversity of services and products emerging from India.”
Speaking on the occasion, Amit Chandra, Honorary Chairperson, Governing Council of Marico Innovation Foundation added, “Our long-standing commitment to innovation is evident by the fact that we are in the tenth edition of the awards. With the new identity of MIF’s Indian Innovation Icons, we are further strengthening this commitment to game-changing ideas.”
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