Building India’s Future: PM Modi’s Call and the InnoPhant Movement

InnoPhant is India’s first televised innovation hunt, nurturing young talent and transforming ideas into global startups.

With a strong focus on skilling and innovation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently underscored why his government is deeply committed to preparing the Yuva Shakti—India’s youth—to lead the nation’s future.

Speaking at the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh in New Delhi, where he launched youth-focused initiatives worth over ₹62,000 crore, the Prime Minister highlighted a simple yet powerful truth:

“When skills and innovation align with the nation’s needs, their power multiplies manifold.”

He reminded India that the strength of its youth directly determines the strength of the nation. From the PM-SETU Yojana, connecting Indian youth with global skill demands, to 1,200 new skill labs and the creation of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur Skill University, every initiative reflects a commitment to transform India into a hub of innovation, skill, and entrepreneurship.

The Real Challenge: From Skill to Innovation

India has made remarkable progress in skill development, with over 1.5 crore youth trained in 170 trades through ITIs. Yet, the Prime Minister emphasized that recognition and reward for innovation are equally critical.

When young minds are encouraged to think, experiment, and innovate, they become catalysts for national transformation. That’s exactly where InnoPhant, India’s first televised innovation hunt for young innovators, steps in—bridging the gap between skill development and creative entrepreneurship.

InnoPhant: Turning the PM’s Vision into Action

The InnoPhant programme, launched by TICE and Top Gun Entertainment and powered by Amity Innovation Incubator, stands perfectly aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision for India’s youth.

As India’s first televised innovation hunt for young innovators (aged 8–18 years), InnoPhant aims to recognize, mentor, and reward young talent across the country. The initiative seeks to create a national movement of innovation—bringing children’s ideas into the spotlight and helping them evolve into future-ready entrepreneurs.

By empowering students with mentorship, exposure, and real-world opportunities, InnoPhant not only celebrates innovation but also contributes to the creation of a self-reliant, innovation-driven India.

What Is InnoPhant?

InnoPhant is a unique national platform where children and young innovatorscan showcase their creative ideas and learn how to transform them into real-world startups and solutions.

Curated by TICE and supported by DPIIT Startup India, InnoPhant embodies the spirit of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” — building innovation from classrooms to boardrooms.

The program is structured to mirror a startup journey:

• Idea Submission: Students submit their ideas online through the official website, innophant.in.
• Zonal Rounds: Selected entries participate in zonal competitions across India.
• National Finale: The top 25 innovators present their ideas on a national televised platform, reaching millions of viewers and potential investors.

Benefits of the InnoPhant Programme

The InnoPhant programme offers far more than recognition. It is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to nurture innovation from the ground up:

• 🎓 Mentorship: Guidance from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and investors.

• 💡 Exposure: National media coverage and a televised finale ensure visibility for every young innovator.

• 🏆 Scholarships & Grants: Winners receive scholarships, innovation grants, and opportunities to develop their prototypes.

• 🌍 Startup India–Ready Ideas: Participants join a growing pool of potential startups aligned with India’s national innovation goals.

• 🧠 Skill Development: Children learn critical life skills — communication, design thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

• 🚀 Nation-Building Impact: Each idea contributes to an ecosystem of innovation supporting India@2047, the vision of a developed, innovation-led India.

How to Apply for InnoPhant

Participation is simple:

1. Visit innophant.in

2. Click “Apply Now”

3. Fill in your details and submit your innovative idea or project concept

4. Await confirmation and updates about zonal and national rounds

Applications are open to students up to 18 years of age across India, from urban classrooms to rural innovation labs.

InnoPhant: Shaping India’s Future of Innovation

By combining education, creativity, and entrepreneurship, InnoPhant ensures that India’s youth are not just learning for jobs — they are creating the jobs of tomorrow.

As Prime Minister Modi envisioned, when skill and innovation align, the result is a multiplier effect for national growth. InnoPhant carries this vision forward by giving India’s children the tools, platform, and confidence to become leaders of global innovation.

Because the future doesn’t just happen — it is invented by those who dare to innovate.