vivo India to hold 3rd edition of vivo Ignite in collaboration with NCERT, IIT Madras
vivo India is set to conclude the third edition of its flagship CSR initiative, vivo Ignite, in collaboration with NCERT (CIET-NCERT), IIT Madras, and UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI). The program aims to empower students from grades 8-12 by providing them with resources, mentorship, and a platform to develop tech-driven solutions for real-world societal challenges.
The grand finale of vivo Ignite is scheduled to take place on June 15th at The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, starting at 10 am. The event will showcase exciting projects developed by budding innovators who have participated in the program.
This initiative encourages young minds to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to address pressing societal issues
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vivo India to hold 3rd edition of vivo Ignite in collaboration with NCERT, IIT Madras
vivo India is set to conclude the third edition of its flagship CSR initiative, vivo Ignite, in collaboration with NCERT (CIET-NCERT), IIT Madras, and UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI). The program aims to empower students from grades 8-12 by providing them with resources, mentorship, and a platform to develop tech-driven solutions for real-world societal challenges. The grand finale of vivo Ignite is scheduled to take place on June 15th at The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, starting at 10 am. The event will showcase exciting projects developed by budding innovators who have participated in the program. This initiative encourages young minds to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to address pressing societal issues
