Every so often, an innovation that could genuinely change lives stays hidden simply because it never found the right stage.
A founder solving a real problem in a small town, a nonprofit quietly transforming access to healthcare or education, an entrepreneur building technology nobody else thought was possible in India.
These stories exist across the country, often without the recognition, mentorship, or capital they need to scale.
This is precisely the gap that Indian Innovation Icons aims to close and applications for its 2027 edition are now open.
The Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) launched its flagship program, Indian Innovation Icons (previously called Innovation for India Awards), in 2006.
