Indian Innovation Icons 2027

The Indian Innovation Icons programme, run by the Marico Innovation Foundation, is a biennial initiative that identifies and supports notable but under-recognised innovations in India. Its 11th edition is scheduled for 2027. The programme is built around helping founders and innovators who address significant real-world problems, offering them structured mentorship, access to investors, business connections, and national exposure.

Applications are open to both for-profit enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, reflecting the range of innovation activity across the country. Participants gain from the guidance of industry leaders, strategic advisors, and professionals connected to the Marico Innovation Foundation network. The programme aims to help selected innovators accelerate their growth and turn ideas into workable solutions, with the objective of promoting innovations that can have a lasting impact in India or beyond.

Begin by going to the official application portal on F6S at https://www.f6s.com/indian-innovation-icons-2027/apply.
Sign in with your existing F6S profile, or register a new account if you do not have one.
Fill out the online application form, covering your innovation, team, impact, and business model.
Attach the necessary supporting materials, which usually consist of a pitch deck, company registration papers, and optionally a video that demonstrates your innovation.
Send in your application. Because submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, they are assessed at regular intervals.
Those who make the shortlist will be approached for subsequent evaluation stages, which could involve interviews or presentations.
The final recipients are chosen following a thorough assessment process, after which they are brought on board to receive the programme's benefits.

Applications are first reviewed by the selection committee of the Marico Innovation Foundation, which screens each submission for novelty, potential impact, and clarity of approach. Those who pass this stage move into a deeper evaluation, where they are assessed on the distinctiveness of the innovation, its scalability, the scope of its national or global reach, and the capability and vision of the leadership team. This round may include interviews, due diligence, and presentations before a panel of experts.

Finalists are chosen on the strength of their overall merit and how well they meet the programme’s goals. Selected winners are announced at the Grand Finale and then enter the foundation’s mentorship and support network.