Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) is a philanthropic institution committed to fostering and catalysing India’s innovation landscape, and groundbreaking technologies which can create large-scale and long-lasting socio-economic and environmental impact for billions of people.
Harsh Mariwala founded MIF in 2003 as the not-for-profit arm of Marico Limited to run high-impact programs supporting innovators in their growth journey, and to propagate ideas and insights among the wider business ecosystem in India.
To identify disruptive impact innovations in India, and increase their chances of success and scale.
A future where disruptive innovation, guided by social impact, improves lives.
Scale-Up is MIF’s no-equity acceleration program offering bespoke mentorship to for-profit startups on their INR 1-100 crore annual revenue growth journeys while addressing India’s urgent challenges in plastic waste management, clean technology, and agri-technology.
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MIF’s Innovation for India Awards is a sought-after platform that showcases currently hidden, potentially game-changing innovators.
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Sector-specific interventions to discover, recognise, and scale up innovative organisations by providing them with mentorship, market access, and strategic partnerships.
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MIF’s Knowledge Library is a one-stop resource hub to unpack the understanding and practice of innovation, for current and future innovators.
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Your portal into the innovations we’re nurturing, the ecosystems we’re building & the big ideas we’re tinkering with.
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Catalysing innovation to improve the lives & well-being of billions across India and the world
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Promoting environmental stewardship for a greener, healthier planet and future
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Fostering innovative solutions to address tomorrow's challenges today, with foresight
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Tailoring robust assistance to innovator-entrepreneur needs for holistic, results-driven development
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Building collaborative networks to amplify impact and cultivate sustainable partnerships
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