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  • The Indian Innovation Icons, by Marico Innovation Foundation, recognizes 'currently hidden, potentially game-changing' Indian innovations that are creating significant social, environmental, or economic impact. This year, the 11th edition of the awards is a testament to our legacy of recognizing and catalysing disruptive innovations. The awards provide a gateway to recognition and a symbol of excellence to the winners.


    Applications for the awards can be filled under the following 2 categories:

    • Business [For-profit] category: India-based for-profit organizations. Please click here to access the sample application form.

    • Social [Not-for-profit] category: India-based not-for-profit organization (government entities, philanthropic bodies, charitable trusts, multilateral agencies, community foundations, NGOs, and CSR/corporate funds). Net impact should lead to equal opportunities and sustainable livelihoods. Please click here to access the sample application form. 

    Benefits to the Winners: [To be filled later]

    Please note: 

    Our evaluation criteria are based on four pillars: Innovation, Impact, Scalability, and Long-term Viability.

    • To be eligible, for-profit organizations should have been in operation for no more than 10 years, and not-for-profit organizations should have been in operation for no more than 16 years.
    • The form is divided into 4 sections. It will take ~20 minutes to fill out the form. Please save each section as you proceed.
    • If you have any queries, please reach out to mif@marico.com.

    Please refer to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.  

    Disclaimer: All information received will be treated as completely confidential and will not be put forth in the public domain.

  • Section 1 - Organization Details

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  • Section 2 - Innovation & Impact

  • 7) What social challenge does your innovation solve for? (Select up to 3 options )*
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  • 9) Does your innovation have any positive social or environmental impact?*
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  • 11) Which UN SDGs does your innovation align with? (Please choose top three)*
  • 12) Does your innovation align with India's national social priorities? (Please select top three)*
  • 13) Have you secured any patents for your innovation?*
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  • 14) Please select the relevant answer about your innovation. (Please select as many options as applicable)*
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  • 16) What groups does your innovation impact the most? (Select up to 3 options)*

  • Section 3 - Scalability of Impact

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  • Section 4 - Additional Information (Social)

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  • Section 2 - Innovation & Market

  • 7) Please select the sector and industry your organization operates in. (Select up to 3 options )*
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  • 9) Does your innovation have any positive economic or environmental impact?*
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  • 10) Which UN SDGs does your innovation align with? (Please select top 3)*
  • 11) Have you secured any patents for your innovation?*
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  • 12) Please select the relevant answer about your innovation. (Please select as many options as applicable)*
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  • Section 3 - Financial, Funding, & Risk

  • 15) Is the innovation profitable at EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortizations)?*
  • If your answer is no, how long would it take for the innovation/idea to be profitable (in EBITDA terms) as per your best estimation?*
  • 16) What is the CAGR (%) for net revenue or cost savings from the innovation over the last 3 years? (If the innovation is less than 3-years old, mention the CAGR since inception.)*
  • 17) What is the planned/expected CAGR (%) for net revenue generated/cost saved because of the innovation in the next 3 years?*
  • 18) Please select the correct statement regarding the organization’s operational footprint.*
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  • Section 4 - Additional Information (Business)

  • 21) Does your innovation align with 'Make in India'/'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and contribute to reducing import dependency?*
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    Please review all the information entered before submitting. Once submitted, changes will not be permitted.


    By clicking Submit, you confirm that the information shared in this application is accurate and that you agree to the program Terms & Conditions and to receive emails from Marico Innovation Foundation.


    Click ‘Submit’ to confirm your entry for Indian Innovation Icons 2027.

     
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