Date: 2026-01-13Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Marks Culmination of ‘Inspiring Innovators’ Skilling Initiative in Collaboration with Netflix Fund for Creative Equity
**Executive Summary**
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India marked the culmination of the ‘Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaaan' skilling initiative on January 13, 2026, in New Delhi. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the ‘Netflix Fund for Creative Equity,' promotes social innovation through storytelling, hands-on skilling, and mentorship by industry experts. Eight short, animated films showcasing contributions of Indian start-ups are available on Netflix India's YouTube channel.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Initiative Overview:**
* The ‘Inspiring Innovators’ initiative is a collaboration between the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, and Graphiti Studios.
* It aims to promote socially relevant innovation, strengthen skills, and build India's innovation ecosystem.
* It aligns with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision by showcasing societal benefits of innovation.
* **Showcasing Innovation:**
* Eight Indian start-ups, identified by OPSA, are featured for their work in driving social-impact innovation.
* Contributions from these start-ups are highlighted through eight short, animated films.
* The films were created by students from eight universities across India.
* **Participants and Mentorship:**
* Twenty-six students from diverse regions of India participated in the initiative.
* Fifty percent of the participants were women.
* Students were mentored by experts from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, and Graphiti Studios.
* **Culmination Ceremony:**
* The ceremony included a showcase of all eight films.
* It included an anthem performance by students of the Shankar Mahadevan Academy.
* Addresses were made by senior representatives from government and partner organizations.
* **Availability:**
* The eight films are available for viewing on Netflix India’s YouTube channel.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Start-Ups Identified by OPSA**
* **Impact:** Start-ups receive recognition and promotion of their work in driving social-impact innovation. Their contributions are showcased to a wider audience.
* **Action Required:** No specific action required, they are featured and promoted through the initiative.
**Students from Eight Universities**
* **Impact:** Students gain hands-on creative experience, industry exposure, and mentorship from experts.
* **Action Required:** No specific action required; they already participated in creating the films.
**Netflix and Graphiti Studios**
* **Impact:** Involvement in an initiative that supports talent development, innovation, and societal impact.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting the initiative and promoting the films on their platforms.
**Government of India (Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser)**
* **Impact:** Advances the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision by supporting and promoting innovation in line with policy intent.
* **Action Required:** Continue to foster collaborations and support initiatives that strengthen India's innovation ecosystem.
Key Entities Referenced
Inspiring Innovators Skilling Initiative: A skilling initiative developed in collaboration with the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity to promote innovation in India.
Netflix Fund for Creative Equity: A fund by Netflix that collaborated in the 'Inspiring Innovators' initiative, providing skilling support and mentorship.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India: The initiator of the 'Inspiring Innovators' skilling program, identifying Indian start-ups for their work in driving social-impact innovation.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting(MIB): The ministry whose representative was present at the culmination of ‘Inspiring Innovators
Graphiti Studios: Partnered to promote socially relevant innovation through storytelling and hands-on skilling in the Inspiring Innovators initiative.
Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the
Government of India Marks Culmination of
‘Inspiring Innovators’ Skilling Initiative in
Collaboration with Netflix Fund for Creative
Equity
प्रव तथ: 13 JAN 2026 5:05PM by PIB Delhi
The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood joined Dr. L.
Murugan, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting(MIB) and Parliamentary
Affairs; Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary MIB; Netflix & Graphiti Studios team; innovators and students to
mark the culmination of ‘Inspiring Innovators – Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaaan’, a skilling initiative
developed in collaboration with the ‘Netflix Fund for Creative Equity’ on 13th January 2026 in New
Delhi.
Implemented in partnership with Graphiti Studios, the initiative brings together India’s innovation and
creative ecosystems to promote socially relevant innovation through storytelling and hands-on skilling.
The initiative showcases the contributions of eight Indian start-ups identified by OPSA for their work in
driving social-impact innovation. These start-ups are featured through eight short, animated films created
by students from eight universities across India.
Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Sood said, “Inspiring Innovators was designed to highlight innovation
with social relevance while also strengthening skills and knowledge pathways. By bringing together start-
ups and students through a creative process, and with skilling support enabled through the Netflix Fund
for Creative Equity and industry mentorship, the programme reflects a holistic approach to building
India’s innovation ecosystem - connecting policy intent with talent development and real-world
application.”The initiative provided hands-on creative experience to a cohort of 26 students from diverse regions of
India. Fifty per cent of the participants were women, with several students coming from Tier-II cities. The
students were mentored by experts from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, and Graphiti
Studios, gaining practical, real-world exposure to industry processes.
Dr. Murugan congratulated the Inspiring Innovators initiative for effectively showcasing the societal
benefits of innovation in alignment with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, highlighting the achievements
and stories of eight innovators from diverse states, particularly in the fisheries and agriculture sectors and
in assistive technologies for persons with disabilities, which hold significant value for society.
Mahima Kaul, Director, Global Affairs, Netflix India, added that Inspiring Innovators brings together
government, industry, and young creators to showcase ideas shaping India’s innovation ecosystem in a
meaningful and inclusive manner.The culmination ceremony featured a showcase of all eight films, an anthem performance by students of
the Shankar Mahadevan Academy, and addresses by senior representatives from government and partner
organisations. The eight films will be available for viewing on Netflix India’s YouTube channel.
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