EntertainmentPosted at: Jan 13 2026 11:17PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India on Tuesday launched the ‘Inspiring Innovators Naye Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaan,’ a skilling initiative aimed to bridge India’s innovation and creative ecosystems to drive socially relevant change.
Developed in collaboration with the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity and implemented by Graphiti Studios, the programme emphasises storytelling with hands-on training to spotlight innovation with social impact.
The initiative features eight short animated films created by students from eight universities across the country, highlighting the work of eight Indian start-ups identified by the PSA for their contributions to social impact innovation.
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, stated, “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.”
Mahima Kaul, Director, Global Affairs, Netflix India, said, “At Netflix, we are committed to the skilling and upskilling of India’s young and vibrant creative ecosystem. Inspiring Innovators reflects a shared commitment to recognising innovation that delivers real social value.”
“By combining storytelling with hands-on skilling, the initiative brings together government, industry, and young creators to showcase ideas shaping India’s innovation ecosystem in a meaningful and inclusive way,” Kaul mentioned.
The participating institutions include the National Institute of Design, Chitkara University, and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, among others, underscoring a nationwide collaboration between emerging creative talent and India’s start-up ecosystem.
Students were mentored by experts from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, and Graphiti Studios. They were mentored on the real scenario of how the industry works.
Altogether 26 students from diverse parts of India, in which 50 per cent of the participants were women, with several students coming from Tier-2 cities participated in the programme.
The eight films will be available for viewing on Netflix India’s YouTube channel
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