{"id":44521,"date":"2025-12-12T14:27:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T08:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/innophant-innovation-show-for-young-minds-announces-regional-rounds-in-16-cities-from-january-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T14:27:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T08:57:37","slug":"innophant-innovation-show-for-young-minds-announces-regional-rounds-in-16-cities-from-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/innophant-innovation-show-for-young-minds-announces-regional-rounds-in-16-cities-from-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Innophant: Innovation Show for Young Minds Announces Regional Rounds in 16+ Cities from January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><b>Innophant aims to make innovation as mainstream as entertainment, inspired by the Honourable Prime Minister\u2019s call for \u201cCreate in India\u201d and the vision of \u201cViksit Bharat 2047.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], December 12: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/innophant.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Innophant<\/a>, India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s first-of-its-kind innovation show and movement for children and teenagers, today announced its rollout plan for 2026. The initiative includes a nationwide\u00a0<strong>Innophant Roadshow (January\u2013February 2026)<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>regional qualifying rounds in 16+ cities (April\u2013May 2026)<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>finale studio shoot with 25 Young Innovators in June 2026<\/strong>, ahead of a broadcast launch in\u00a0<strong>July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Designed as a national stage for young ideators and innovators, Innophant aims to make innovation as aspirational and visible as singing, dancing or cricket on Indian television and digital platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s clarion call for\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span><\/em><em>Create in India\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and the long-term vision of\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span><\/em><em>Viksit Bharat 2047\u201d<\/em>, Innophant is a fully\u00a0<strong>homegrown Indian format<\/strong>, conceived, developed and copyrighted in India with a clear roadmap to being exported as a global innovation IP.<\/p>\n<p>Innophant has been co-created by serial entrepreneur\u00a0<strong>Rajesh Inderkumar Joshi<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Top Gun Entertainment<\/strong>, and media-tech founder\u00a0<strong>Manoj Singh<\/strong>, Founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tice.news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TICE.News<\/a><strong>\u00a0(Clockwork Media Pvt. Ltd.)<\/strong>, combining deep startup ecosystem experience with storytelling and media expertise.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63050\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span><\/strong><strong>Innophant is a movement \u2013 not just a show.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>At its heart, Innophant is a movement,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Rajesh Inderkumar Joshi<\/strong>, creator and co-founder of Innophant.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>Innophant is built on a simple belief: every teenager has the potential to be an innovator if we give them the right stage, support and storytelling. For decades, our families have celebrated marks and medals. With Innophant, we want them to celebrate ideas, experiments and courage. This is our small contribution to the\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span>Create in India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span>journey and to the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047 driven by young ideators and innovators.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A National Movement to Motivate Young Innovators<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innophant invites students from schools, junior colleges, Atal Tinkering Labs and innovation clubs to present ideas and prototypes aimed at real-world challenges\u2014from local civic issues to climate, health, education, mobility, digital inclusion and more.<\/p>\n<p>Through its regional and national rounds, Innophant will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showcase\u00a0<strong>100+ young innovators<\/strong>\u00a0on a professionally produced platform<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate\u00a0<strong>curiosity, creativity and innovation<\/strong>, rather than valuations or perfect answers<\/li>\n<li>Build an\u00a0<strong>India-wide community<\/strong>\u00a0of schools, families and partners who believe in innovation from a young age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>Our aim is not just to find the\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span>best<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span>idea,\u201d Rajesh added.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>It is to spark a culture where lakhs of teenagers start thinking,\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span><\/em><em>I can imagine something new; I can innovate too.<\/em><em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span><\/em>\u00a0That<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s when innovation truly becomes a movement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Innophant is proudly supported by\u00a0<strong>Startup India, Government of India<\/strong>, and the creators look forward to support from\u00a0<strong>Atal Innovation Mission<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Education<\/strong>\u00a0to foster early-age innovation in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innophant Roadshow (Jan\u2013Feb 2026): Taking Innovation to Campuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To build nationwide awareness ahead of regional rounds, Innophant will launch a seven-city Roadshow visiting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schools and junior colleges<\/li>\n<li>Atal Tinkering Labs<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and maker clubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Roadshow will feature interactive sessions, workshops, storytelling formats, mini pitches and open registration for April\u2013May 2026 regional rounds.<\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>The Innophant Roadshow is about going to where young ideators already are\u2014their classrooms, labs and campuses,\u201d Joshi explained.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>Before we bring them to a big stage, we want to meet them in their environment, listen to them and invite them into the movement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63051\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Families, Friends, Teachers &amp; Schools at the Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innophant is intentionally designed as a\u00a0<strong>family-and-school-inclusive<\/strong>\u00a0show format. The show encourages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parents to cheer for their teenagers<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span>ideas, even in early or imperfect stages<\/li>\n<li>Teachers and principals to nominate and mentor students<\/li>\n<li>Friends and classmates to collaborate, not only compete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>Innophant wants\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span><\/em><em>What did you innovate today?<\/em><em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span><\/em>\u00a0to become as normal a question at home as\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span><\/em><em>Kitne marks aaye?<\/em><em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span><\/em>\u201d said Rajesh.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>When families and teachers stand behind young ideators, confidence multiplies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Co-created with TiCE.News: Storytelling for a New Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The show<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s creative and narrative design is being co-developed with\u00a0<strong>TICE.News<\/strong>, India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s leading startup and innovation-focused media platform.<\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>TICE.News has always told the stories of founders, startups and investors,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Manoj Singh<\/strong>, Founder of TICE.News and co-creator of Innophant.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>With Innophant, we go one step earlier\u2014to the teenagers discovering the innovator inside them. If we can put a camera, a mic and a bit of magic around that idea, the impact on confidence\u2014and on how families perceive innovation\u2014can be huge. This homegrown Indian IP, inspired by\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span>Create in India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span>Viksit Bharat 2047,<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span>can motivate young audiences globally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amity Innovation Incubator (Amity University)<\/strong>\u00a0has been a co-creator partner from the ideation stage, providing infrastructure and resources for regional rounds.<br \/>\n<strong>ADT-MIT University<\/strong>\u00a0is the Maharashtra and Goa State partner.<br \/>\n<strong>Digikhatta &amp; Pay Point<\/strong>\u00a0serve as financial and digital literacy brand partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyrighted\u00a0<\/strong><strong><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span><\/strong><strong>Create in India\u201d Format \u2013 A Globally Exportable IP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innophant is among the first professionally structured innovation show formats for young minds. Key highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully copyrighted Indian-origin format and creative bible<\/li>\n<li>Core design, storytelling and rules crafted in India<\/li>\n<li>Built as a globally exportable innovation IP, especially for the Global South<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>India has long powered the world<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s technology from the back-end,\u201d Rajesh noted.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>With Innophant, we show that India can also lead from the front by creating globally relevant entertainment formats in innovation and education. This is\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2018<\/span>Create in India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019\u00a0<\/span>in its truest sense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regional Rounds (April\u2013May 2026) and Broadcast (from July 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 16+ city regional rounds will host:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student teams from schools, ATLs and innovation clubs<\/li>\n<li>On-ground pitching and showcase sessions<\/li>\n<li>Jury panels of founders, educators, investors and domain experts<\/li>\n<li>Family and school participation for support and celebration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shortlisted innovators progressing to the June 2026 studio shoot will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mentoring from industry and academic experts<\/li>\n<li>Visibility to ecosystem partners and incubators<\/li>\n<li>Recognition emphasising mindset, creativity and innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>We are starting with a Roadshow, then regionals, and finally a national broadcast,\u201d Manoj Singh emphasised.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>Our vision is simple: any child, from any corner of India, should feel there is a stage where their ideas matter\u2014and the whole country is listening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innophant invites\u00a0<strong>brands, CSR leaders, foundations and ecosystem partners<\/strong>\u00a0to collaborate with this long-term, youth-focused innovation IP and contribute to a national movement shaping India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s next generation of innovators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innophant = Innovation + Elephant: A Cultural Symbol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The name blends\u00a0<em>Innovation<\/em>\u00a0with\u00a0<em>Elephant<\/em>, symbolizing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wisdom and intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Strength with gentleness<\/li>\n<li>Auspicious beginnings and cultural grounding (invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>Innophant is our way of saying that innovation in India doesn<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>t have to look imported,\u201d said Manoj Singh.\u00a0<span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span>It can speak our language, carry our symbols and still be world-class.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Innophant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Innophant<\/em>\u00a0is India<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s first innovation show format and movement for school children and teenagers, co-created by\u00a0<strong>Rajesh Inder<\/strong><strong>k<\/strong><strong>umar Joshi<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Manoj Singh<\/strong>\u00a0(Founder, TICE.News \/ Clockwork Media Pvt. Ltd.). Built at the intersection of education, entertainment and entrepreneurship, Innophant<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s mission is to make innovation mainstream in Indian homes by giving young ideators a national stage.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the Honourable Prime Minister<span dir=\"RTL\">\u2019<\/span>s call for\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span><\/em><em>Create in India\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and the vision of\u00a0<em><span dir=\"RTL\">\u201c<\/span><\/em><em>Viksit Bharat 2047\u201d<\/em>, Innophant aims to nurture confident, creative and culturally rooted young innovators. The format, show bible and scoring framework are copyrighted in India, with a vision to take the IP global as a flagship Indian creation celebrating youth, creativity and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Innophant aims to make innovation as mainstream as entertainment, inspired by the Honourable Prime Minister\u2019s call for \u201cCreate in India\u201d and the vision of \u201cViksit Bharat 2047.\u201d New Delhi [India], December 12: Innophant, India\u2019s first-of-its-kind innovation show and movement for children and teenagers, today announced its rollout plan for 2026. The initiative includes a nationwide\u00a0Innophant&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/innophant-innovation-show-for-young-minds-announces-regional-rounds-in-16-cities-from-january-2026\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;Innophant: Innovation Show for Young Minds Announces Regional Rounds in 16+ Cities from January 2026&rdquo;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44522,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[84],"class_list":["post-44521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-education"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44521"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44521\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}