Nasscom Foundation

Now live on ET Now. This Earth Day, we spotlight a powerful example of climate innovation in action. The story of Vayujal—an atmospheric water generation solution—demonstrates how technology can address water scarcity by turning air into safe drinking water. Through Nasscom Foundation’s Climate Tech initiatives, in partnership with @CadenceIndia, such solutions are reaching schools and communities where access to clean water remains a challenge. Watch the full story here- youtu.be/Bv-dwD5QMaw #EarthDay #ClimateTech #TechForGood #WaterInnovation #NasscomFoundation #Cadence

Perceptions of careers in technology are often shaped by distance - what we hear, not what we experience. Through the @IBM SkillsBuild bootcamp, conducted by Nasscom Foundation in collaboration with IBM at Kalaburagi, students engaged directly with emerging technologies and real-world applications. In this video, participants reflect on how their understanding of careers in tech has evolved — from assumptions to informed perspectives. #IBMSkillsBuild #AIForStudents #DigitalSkilling #FutureReady #NasscomFoundation

Floods take days to subside, but to save victims, action needs to be taken in minutes. But going underwater without risking another life can't be the only way. This team of 7 BTech students from Coimbatore decided that wasn’t good enough. Their solution: an underwater drone built for disaster response capable of navigating submerged environments, locating trapped victims, and transmitting precise coordinates in real time. Reducing risk. Saving time. Saving lives. But they didn’t stop there. What began as a rescue tool is evolving into a full-scale water robotics platform, extending into oil and gas pipeline inspection, flood prediction systems, water quality monitoring, biodiversity tracking, and underwater exploration. From disaster zones to deep-water data, their vision covers every layer of what lies beneath the surface. The journey wasn’t easy. Electrical failures, software iterations, and mechanical redesigns, every team faced its own battle. But with the right support, funding, and relentless problem-solving, they built through it all. Today, they’re not just students. They’re building a company inspired by Tamil literature, symbolising the “wealth of water” with a mission to create robotic solutions for a world that depends on it. When disasters strike, time decides everything and they’re building to make every second count. We congratulate you on your journey at Neovation.

Nasscom Foundation's capacity building programmes are most effective when participants can see how learning connects with their daily lives. Training sessions increasingly focus on practical application - helping individuals understand how digital tools support enterprise activities, financial management, and communication. When participants begin using these tools independently, confidence grows naturally. Small moments of familiarity often mark the beginning of larger transitions in capability and opportunity. #DigitalInclusion #Livelihoods #TechForGood #NasscomFoundation

For many students, emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence remain abstract until they experience them firsthand. Practice sessions and hands-on learning environments help bridge this gap. Instead of learning about technology, students begin exploring how it can be used, adapted, and applied. When this shift happens, technology moves from theory to possibility. #FutureReady #AIForStudents #DigitalSkilling #NasscomFoundation

As Rostow Ravanan concludes his tenure as Chairperson of Nasscom Foundation, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for his exceptional leadership and guidance. During his tenure with the Foundation, his dedication and forward-looking approach have been instrumental in advancing our mission of driving technology-led social impact. The Townhall held earlier today brought colleagues together to reflect on and celebrate Rostow’s journey and his lasting impact on Nasscom Foundation. The session featured shared memories, heartfelt appreciation, and collective recognition of the significant role he has played in guiding the Foundation’s direction and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive, technology-driven social impact. In his farewell address, Rostow reflected on the Foundation’s evolution over the years and the collective efforts that have driven its growth. He acknowledged the dedication of the team and the wider ecosystem and expressed confidence in the Foundation’s ability to continue scaling its impact, embracing new opportunities, and achieving many more milestones in the years ahead. #Leadership #Gratitude #NasscomFoundation

Equitable access to STEM education is key to unlocking future opportunities for young learners. Nasscom Foundation, in collaboration with @Applied_India, has established 7 STEM Labs in government schools across Malur, Kolar, enabling students to engage with STEM through experimentation, robotics, design thinking, and interactive learning tools. The initiative has strengthened access to experiential education for students in underserved communities while also building teacher confidence in delivering STEM learning more effectively. By making learning tangible and future-focused, it is helping students think critically, explore boldly and build skills that can shape tomorrow. #TechForGood #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators

Empowerment is often positioned as the goal. But in practice, it is the result of a series of enabling factors — access, awareness, skill-building, and consistent support. When these elements come together, individuals are better positioned to participate, grow, and lead. #TechForGood #NasscomFoundation

Happy to share glimpses from the recent Certification Ceremony at Amity University, Greater Noida, under the @Adobe SkillBridge project — an initiative through which we are skilling over 32,250 learners across the country on emerging areas such as digital content creation, marketing and AI-driven creative tools, helping strengthen employability and create pathways to future-ready careers. At the event, 150 students were recognised for successfully completing training in Digital Marketing and Graphic Designing, integrated with employability skills. Of these, nearly 27 candidates have already secured full-time job opportunities in the North region alone. The ceremony was attended by Mudita Lall, Country Lead – CSR, Adobe; the Nasscom Foundation team- Siddhartha Pande Mrinal Roka, Numan, Ritu Sengupta; representatives from Amity University including the Director General, HODs, and faculty members; our implementing partner Etrain; and learners from the programme. A key highlight of the event was hearing directly from the students, who shared their journey from joining the training programme to gaining the skills, confidence and support that helped them access employment opportunities—making their experience truly inspiring and a reflection of the program’s meaningful impact. Together, through the power of #Technology, creativity and purpose, we are unlocking the potential of India’s youth and shaping a generation ready to turn ideas into innovation.

As part of our ongoing efforts to advance digital skilling in India, a graduation ceremony was recently held in Meerut under the @ibm_in SkillsBuild programme. The event marked an important milestone in our journey to equip students with future-ready skills—recognising that today, technology is not limited to those in coding roles, but is integral across careers and industries. We celebrated students who successfully completed courses under the programme, acknowledging their commitment to building relevant, tech-enabled capabilities. So far, the initiative has reached over 3,500 students across various courses. The ceremony brought together over 250 students, along with project partners and key stakeholders, to mark this achievement. It also created a valuable platform to engage directly with students, reflect on their learning journeys, and strengthen ongoing collaborations with partner institutions.

We celebrated the successful completion of training by youth across Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Bangalore under the Skilling and Employability Program for Youth in collaboration with @HDFCBankCSR. As part of the initiative, 1,530 youth were trained in Data Analytics, BFSI, and soft skills, with nearly 70% set to access employment opportunities in the mainstream IT ecosystem. The certification ceremonies held across the four cities celebrated not just the completion of training, but the confidence and career readiness of young learners stepping into the future. Structured industry exposure visits also gave students practical insights into recruitment processes, professional conduct, and real career pathways — preparing them not just for a job, but for the journey ahead. #YouthEmpowerment #CareerReadiness #FutureReadyYouth #TechForGood

A $450 billion market. Millions of farmers. And still, no complete solution. Team Green Heart decided that wasn’t good enough. India’s soil is running out of time—and Green Heart is racing to change that. Their solution addresses a multifaceted crisis impacting productivity, sustainability, and farmer livelihoods. Through a tech-enabled approach, they’ve built: IoT-based sensors for real-time environmental monitoring Satellite and GIS integration to analyze large-scale conditions A centralized AI dashboard with a user-friendly, multilingual interface for farmers A solution that brings together precision, accessibility, and scale—designed for real-world impact. Aligned with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), Green Heart operates at the intersection of technology and agriculture, driving the future of smart farming. We congratulate Team Green Heart on their well-deserved win at Neovation 2026, the felicitation event of thingQbator—celebrating social innovations that transform grassroots challenges into scalable solutions.

It started with a conversation—and a problem most people overlook. Food spoilage during transportation—a silent challenge affecting livelihoods across the supply chain. Team Smart Packaging chose to act. What followed was rigorous research, multiple iterations, and relentless problem-solving—leading to an IoT-based ethylene gas detection system for cold storage units. Non-invasive. Real-time. Built for impact at scale. Their solution sits at the intersection of zero hunger, climate action, and innovation—supported by a business model designed for real-world adoption. But beyond the technology, what truly shaped their journey was the mentorship under the thingQbator program by Nasscom Foundation, Social Innovation for Youth program, supported by @Cisco. Because sometimes, all it takes is the right guidance to turn an idea into a scalable solution. We congratulate Team Smart Packaging for emerging as winners at Neovation 2026, the felicitation event of thingQbator—celebrating ideas built to create real impact. @emrackzer

At Neovation, the felicitation platform of thingQbator, the spotlight was on young innovators building solutions for India's  most pressing challenges. As we celebrated the Top 10 social innovation teams, the evening also brought together thought leaders and changemakers—Harish Krishnan, Jyoti Sharma, Sidhartha Pande, Sangeeta Gupta, Dr. Abhaya Kumar Samal, Garima Ujjainia, Deepak Bagla, Mohammed Y. Safirulla, and Anil Bhardwaj—sparking meaningful dialogue on the future of innovation in India. At the heart of these exchanges was a powerful idea: social innovation is not just solving problems—it is shaping the future of India. From leveraging AI in resource-constrained settings to building solutions rooted in real community needs, the conversations reinforced the role of young social entrepreneurs as job creators, not just job seekers. Because the future belongs to those who don’t just adapt to change—but build for it. #Neovation #thingQbator #TechForGood #SocialInnovation #AIForBharat #DigitalInclusion #StartupIndia #InnovationEcosystem

From learners to certified AI explorers. We celebrated 500+ students who completed the 'Getting Started with AI' bootcamp at IBM Bhubaneswar - part of the @ibm_in SkillsBuild initiative by Nasscom Foundation and IBM. They came curious. They leave confident. When technology is simplified and experienced firsthand, it stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling empowering. Heartiest congratulations to every student felicitated at Silicon University, Bhubaneswar! Special thanks to the university for providing the inspiring space where this learning truly sparked to life.

Innovation delivers impact when it follows structure. TechForChange brings together emerging technology exposure, guided mentorship, and hands-on prototyping within a clearly defined progression model. By aligning technical skill-building with real-world problem discovery and execution, the program strengthens early-stage innovators and prepares them for venture pathways. Structured innovation is not just about building solutions, it is about building the capability to scale them. @CienaIndia

At Neovation, the felicitation platform of thingQbator—a Nasscom Foundation and @Cisco social innovation program—we celebrated not just ideas, but the ecosystems that power them. As we recognized the Top 10 social innovation teams building impactful solutions, a thought-provoking panel on “Democratizing AI: Building Scalable Solutions for Bharat with Minimal Resources” brought together voices from government, academia, and the development sector. The discussion unpacked a critical question: How can AI move beyond access to become truly inclusive and scalable for Bharat? From enabling grassroots innovators with low-cost tools, to the role of policy, research, and cross-sector collaboration—the panel highlighted that the future of AI lies in resource-efficient innovation, local relevance, and collective action. Featuring Garima Ujjainia, Sidhartha Pande, and Dr. Abhaya Kumar Samal, and moderated by Meghna Arya. Because empowering young innovators isn’t just about recognition—it’s about building the right conversations and ecosystems to help them scale. #Neovation #thingQbator #TechForGood #AIForBharat #DigitalInclusion #SocialInnovation #AIForAll #InnovationEcosystem

TechForChange engaged with students at Bharatiya Vidyapeeth College of Engineering through a dynamic, multi-layered innovation experience. Mentor-led sessions on problem discovery, seed grant understanding, and early prototyping formed an event designed to help students explore what real innovation demands. Across interactions, guidance moments, and peer learning, students gained clearer direction on how to take an idea forward, sharpening both their entrepreneurial intent and their confidence. TechForChange remains committed to building a community of young innovators ready to turn ideas into meaningful action. If you’re a student with a real problem-solving idea, this is your platform, join TechForChange and start building your solution. @CienaIndia

India’s CSR ecosystem is entering a new phase. As participation and scale have strengthened over the years, the focus is increasingly shifting toward how impact systems are designed, measured, and sustained. Technology, ecosystem partnerships, and stronger alignment with national priorities are emerging as key forces shaping this evolution. At Nasscom Foundation, we believe the future of CSR lies in building systems that enable digital inclusion, employability, and economic mobility at scale. Because the next chapter of CSR will not only be about doing more — but about building structures that enable lasting change. #CSR2point0 #FutureOfCSR #ImpactByDesign #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveGrowth

Neovation 2026 was more than just an event—it offered a glimpse into what’s possible when young innovators are given the right platform, mentorship, and support. Bringing together energy, creativity, and purpose, it reaffirmed that the future of innovation is already taking shape. The event was graced by Harish Krishnan, Director and Chief Policy Officer, Cisco India and South East Asia and Deepak Bagla, Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog Government of India; Mohammed Y Safirulla K, IAS, Director at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; and Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Deputy Director General, Stakeholder Department of Telecom, highlighting the importance of collaboration across industry, policy, and community. At its core were the inspiring solutions from this year’s thingQbator cohort winners—ideas that moved beyond concepts to real-world impact, rooted in purpose, empathy, and problem-solving. A key highlight was the felicitation of Cohort 8 winners, whose work spanned innovation, agriculture, climate tech, healthtech, and disaster management—reflecting both the diversity of challenges and the ingenuity of solutions. Each team represents months of dedication, experimentation, and learning. And while this moment marks a milestone, it is only the beginning. As they move forward, they carry not just recognition, but the potential to drive meaningful, lasting impact across communities. @SurajHulagur @emrackzer