vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand, is thrilled to announce the tremendous response to the third edition of ‘vivo Ignite’, which has received over 37,000 registrations from 9,000 schools across more than 660 districts, covering over 85% of India’s total districts. Among the 112 aspirational districts defined by NITI Aayog, 80 districts have participated, highlighting the initiative’s deep reach and impact in empowering young innovators and providing them with opportunities to participate in such platforms across India.Students from grades 8-12 submitted over 5,600 innovative project ideas as individual/ group entries under the ‘Tech for Good’ theme, showcasing their problem-solving skills and commitment to social impact aligned with United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The overwhelming participation highlights India’s youth’s creativity and passion for technology. Notably, this year’s participation has doubled compared to last year, significantly expanding the initiative’s reach and impact.The North Indian region emerged as a key hub for young innovators, contributing 41% of total registrations. Technology, Agriculture, and Climate Change were the most popular categories, collectively accounting for 38% of total idea submissions, reflecting students’ strong and growing inclination toward solving real-world challenges through innovation.Expressing excitement over the overwhelming response, Geetaj Channana, Head of Corporate Strategy at vivo India, said, “The response to the third edition of vivo Ignite: T&I Initiative is a powerful reflection of the growing spirit of innovation among young minds in India. In just three years, we have seen participation soar—from 3,000+ registrations and 1,100+ submissions in the first edition to over 37,000 registrations and more than 5,600 submissions this year.