vivo Ignite: Technology & Innovation Initiative 2026

The Changemakers Challenge is just around the corner!

It’s time to gear up, think big, and solve your way through.

*Winners are selected based on consistent performance across all editions, total scores, and time taken to complete each edition.

Do's and Don'ts:

Do’s:

Before starting your project, make sure you are aware of all the steps, guidelines and timelines.
Create a well-organized plan in accordance with the guidelines for your design, experiment, innovation, etc.
Attend group webinars and mentoring sessions organised as per the schedule. Login to https://vivoignite.com/ to know about the schedules of webinars and mentoring sessions.
Be well prepared for the final presentation.
Try to use reusable and recyclable materials to optimize costs and promote sustainability while creating your model.
Keep your parents informed about your participation. Seek consent before you submit.
In case of any queries, do reach out to the support helpline number 1800-202-3747 or write to us at support@vivoignite.com .

Don’ts:

Only one entry per student is allowed. Multiple submissions from the same person will result in automatic disqualification.
Entries submitted for previous editions of vivo Ignite: Technology & Innovation Initiative will not be accepted.
Students must solely create their projects without acquiring or utilizing work made by others. Any plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Avoid purchased or externally made projects. Such submissions will be disqualified.

Essential Guidelines

Stage 2: Video of Working Model Prototype Submission (28th July 2026 – 21st August 2026)

This stage is applicable to the Top 200 shortlisted participants only.
All 200 shortlisted students will receive a certificate for this stage. The schools of the shortlisted students will also be recognised and acknowledged.
To proceed further, the student will need to record and upload a video of the working model explaining its functioning in detail - Click here to see a reference video from last year.
In addition, each student (individual/group) will need to submit details of the school and upload an image/copy of their school identity card or Bonafide certificate, whichever is available.
Students will have access to proper guidance and mentorship. Active participation is expected from the students during Mentoring Sessions & Workshops.
The Top 30 (individual/group projects) will be shortlisted from the Top 200 ideas for the Achiever 30.

Stage 3: Achiever 30 (11th Sep - 30th Sep 2026)

This stage is applicable to the Top 30 shortlisted participants (individual/group projects) only.
Each individual/team will have 1 or 2 one-on-one mentoring sessions with a mentor from IITM Pravartak to strengthen the technical aspects of their project. Active participation is expected.
Students will be required to present their working model prototype live to a Jury Panel over Zoom. A drawing, poster or slides alone will not be accepted.
The date and time slot of each presentation will be communicated to the students well in advance. Students must join the Zoom link at least 15 minutes before their slot.
An orientation session will be conducted by Team vivo Ignite before the presentations to explain the Do's and Don'ts. Attendance is mandatory.
Each presentation slot will be of 30 minutes: 15 minutes for the presentation and live demo, 10 minutes for questions from the jury, and 5 minutes for the students to ask their own questions.
In case of a group submission, all group members must be present during the session. Any one member may speak, or all members may speak — the team can decide.
The jury will evaluate the projects on the working of the prototype, the problem it solves, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and the clarity of the presentation.
Top 10 National Finalists (individual/group projects) will be shortlisted from the Achiever 30 for the National Finale.

Stage 4: National Finale (23rd & 24th Oct 2026)

This stage is applicable to the Top 10 National Finalists (individual/group projects).
Each student will be required to share the complete contact details of themselves, parents/guardian, teacher and principal, along with the parental approval for communication purposes.
The Top 10 National Finalists (individual/group projects) will be mandated to attend the National Finale event in New Delhi on 23rd & 24th Oct 2026.
During the Finale, the students will be required to present their project prototypes to the Jury. The print and enlarged version of the Project Display Board will be arranged by Team vivo Ignite. However, the student needs to carry the prototype from their home location to the venue. No extra freight charges will be paid by Team vivo Ignite.
Travel and Stay Arrangements will be provided by Team vivo Ignite in the following manner:
1. Every student is to be accompanied by either a parent, guardian or teacher.
2. To and fro travel will be provided by Team vivo Ignite. It could be either by air or by train. In case of absence of an airport in the home location, the student will be required to reach the nearest airport and upload details accordingly. The expenses of reaching the nearest airport are to be borne by the student.
3. In case of a teacher/guardian accompanying the student, a female student is to be accompanied by a female teacher/guardian, and a male student is to be accompanied by a male teacher/guardian.
4. In case of a teacher/guardian accompanying the student, there has to be a consent letter from the parent allowing the student to travel with the teacher/guardian.
5. In case of a parent accompanying the student, either parent is allowed.
6. Every student will be provided with a different room (individual/group).

vivo Ignite Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“T&C”), as amended from time to time, are the complete and exclusive statements of understanding between vivo India Mobile Pvt. Ltd. (vivo) & the Participant/Users (through Parent/Legal Guardian/School) who shall enroll, to participate in the vivo Ignite (hereinafter referred to as “vivo Ignite”). It supersedes all other prior understanding, whether oral or written. All representation or other communications between vivo & the Participant amounts to acceptance of these terms and conditions.

vivo is organising a Competition(“Program”) for the students of Grades 8 to 12. The User/Participants may enroll directly through the website www.vivoignite.com. The participants need to be accompanied by their Parents/Legal Guardian.

Age of the Participant: A Participant must be within 18 years of age in order to be eligible for competing in the vivo Ignite. vivo reserves the right to disqualify Participants for any misrepresentation, concealment, or otherwise.

vivo shall provide an online platform for enrolling into the vivo Ignite to the Users/Participants. All registration shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions herein, as may be amended from time to time and/or any other communication as shared by vivo from time to time.

By enrolling in the vivo Ignite and/or participating in the vivo Ignite, a Participant unconditionally and irrevocably accepts and agrees to be bound by all these terms and conditions as stated herein. This vivo Ignite is subject to the laws of India and is neither offered, or applicable outside of India.

vivo shall not be responsible for any Participant enrolling and/or entering the vivo Ignite unlawfully or otherwise, in breach of any applicable laws and any such consequence shall be the sole responsibility of the participants and/or their Parents/Legal guardians.

vivo reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate or disqualify any Participant’s enrolment/participation into the vivo Ignite and/or claim/reclaim the prize at any time if it is the opinion of vivo that there has been a breach of any of the Terms or any law by such Participant (whether discovered during or after the end of the PROGRAM).

All the contents and material of the vivo Ignite is an Intellectual Property of vivo and the User/Participant or any stakeholder involved in implementation/execution or otherwise shall have no right over the same.

Any commercial use of the content of the vivo Ignite is strictly prohibited and shall be punishable under applicable laws.

The Registration Process is as follows:

User shall visit www.vivoignite.com and click the register/login button.
User shall create an account either for himself/herself or for the prospective participant.
User will sign up with personal details, such as Name, Email ID, Contact Number, School Details or any other details, as may be required.
If a parent wishes to register more than one user, the Parent needs to use an alternate email ID for every subsequent user registration.
Access to the vivo Ignite through the Account of the Participant shall be granted for a period of 06 months from the date of registration.
Participant Dashboard: After registration, the Participants will be taken to their respective dashboards where they can find all the various details regarding their program.

vivo Ignite will unfold in three stages.

Stage 1: Participants will submit their posters and a brief write-up (150–300words) about their projection. They will also select whether their final submission will be in the form of an individual entry or a group (min 2 or max 3 members) entry.

Stage 2: Top 200 shortlisted ideas will submit a video expanding on their prototype. Participants will also upload a PDB (Project Display Board).

Stage 3: The top 10 finalistswill carry their projects to the physical event for display and final selection.

The outcome or the results of the vivo Ignite shall be final, and binding upon the participants and the winners. All such participants undertake not to challenge the same at any point in time.

Details of the prizes to be awarded to the Winners of vivo Ignite:

All the participants who submit their posters and write-ups will be awarded Online Participation Certificates.
All the 200 participants who make it to the Stage 2 will be awarded a a certificate and exciting goodies.
Scholarships worth ₹35 lakh+ will be awarded to the top 5 National winners, and the 5 National finalists will be awarded medals and certificates

vivo reserves the sole right and discretion to amend/replace the prize(s) to the winners and such winners shall not have any objection in this regard.

All participants undertake to commit and comply with all applicable GST, taxes or levies, or any other law for the time being in force on the prizes or gratifications awarded under this program.

Any traveling and/or lodging cost associated with participation in the vivo Ignite Grand Finale shall be solely borne by vivo as per below:

Individual Entry: Travel and stay arrangements for the student and 1 parent/guardian/teacher will be made by Team vivo Ignite. Group Entry: Travel and stay arrangements for the group and only 1 parent/guardian/teacher will be made by Team vivo Ignite

vivo reserves the right to postpone, amend, cancel the vivo Ignite or withdraw or amend any of the terms and conditions of the vivo Ignite as it may deem necessary or fit.

Children vivo employees or any of its Group Companies’ employees may participate in the vivo Ignite. However, if they participate, they won’t be able to claim the prizes under the vivo Ignite.

The prizes for the vivo Ignite will be given to the winner as set out in the Terms and Conditions. The winner must accept his/her prize in that form only. Prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable, non-refundable and not exchangeable for cash, credit or kind, either in part or in full except at the sole and absolute discretion of vivo.

vivo reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to deal with any unclaimed prizes in any manner.

vivo shall not be liable in any way for any failure or breach by any party in connection with the vivo Ignite, prize or prizes and accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered by a Participant arising from the vivo Ignite, prize or prizes.

By participating in the vivo Ignite, the Participant allows with its free consent: (a) the usage of their photos, name, quotes, personal details and/or likeness, without any compensation, for vivo promotional and marketing purposes; and (b) to use their answers to the questions, without any compensation, for vivo’s promotional and marketing purposes, either directly or through any third party.

Any attempt by a Participant to deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operation of the vivo Ignite and tarnish the image of Vivo ignite or Vivo as a brand is a violation of Criminal and Civil Laws and should such an attempt be made, vivo reserves its right to seek damages from any such Participant along with the criminal liability to the fullest extent as permitted by law.

Any content created by any Participant during the vivo Ignite shall be the sole proprietary of vivo. The Participant hereby agrees to assist in the transfer of all/any right that accrues to the Participant due to the creation of the content under the applicable law. Such transfer shall be without any compensation and/or future royalties (if any).

vivo, and/or its subsidiaries, offices and representatives shall not be liable to any person or entity for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages, including loss of profits, incurred by the winner or any third party, whether in connection with this vivo Ignite, or for breach of any warranty or in tort.

The Participant/User agrees to indemnify vivo, its agents, employees, representatives, associates, affiliates, parent and subsidiary companies against any and all claims, losses, costs, damages, liabilities and expenses arising out of the Participant’s breach of any of the T&C or arising out of or in connection with their entries to the Program.

The Participant, by entering the vivo Ignite, expressly releases vivo from any claim, action or demand arising out of or in connection with the vivo Ignite or their prize, if any.

vivo shall not assume any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate capture of any Participant’s information. This will include but not be limited to technical malfunctions, human or technical errors, seeding or printing errors, lost or delayed or garbled data or transmissions, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects or failures of any telephone or computer line or network, computer equipment, software or any combination thereof.

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Any provision of the T&C that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective as to that jurisdiction to the extent of that prohibition or unenforceability. That does not affect the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction nor invalidate the remaining provisions of the T&C.

vivo shall not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by the Participants while participating in the Program.

Failure by vivo to enforce any of these Terms and Conditions in any instance(s) shall not give rise to any claim by any person.

This vivo Ignite is being created as a Corporate Social Responsibityactivity for vivo and all goodwill, copyright, moral rights or other intellectual property rights associated thereto shall vest exclusively with vivo.

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