Platform purpose: National platform "Tomorrow Makers" to identify and support high‑potential youth from disadvantaged backgrounds across STEM, Invention & Making, Arts, and Defence pathways.
Target groups: Students in Classes 6‑12 and graduates; low‑income households expected to form ~80 % of each yearly cohort.
Partner organisations & pathways:
STEM: Dakshana and Avanti Fellows provide free JEE and NEET coaching for Class 10‑12.
Invention & Making: Genwise and MakerGhat run summer camps, robotics, computing, higher‑math workshops, and competition opportunities for Classes 6‑7.
Arts: Slam Out Loud offers mentorship, skill development, and performance opportunities for talented children.
Defence: Drama School Mumbai (for drama/ theatre graduates) and Delta Squad Foundation together with Yuvatejas provide training for armed‑forces service examinations.
Scholarships: Need‑based scholarships offered to participants who cannot afford programme fees.
Application process: Registration via WhatsApp (+91 8655979118) or website www.tomorrow-makers.in; assessment test available in 11 languages for Classes 6‑7 (English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Urdu, Kannada, Malayalam) and in English for Classes 11‑12.
Leadership quotes: Omar Momin (CEO, Godrej Foundation) highlighted bridging mentorship gaps; Vandana Goyal (co‑CEO, Avanti Fellows) emphasized equitable representation; Esan (founder, Delta Squad Foundation) spoke on leadership training; Jigyasa Labroo (founder, Slam Out Loud) discussed artistic talent development.
Godrej Foundation background: Independent philanthropic trust holding a 15 % shareholding in Godrej Industries Group; mission to strengthen inclusive economic growth, innovation, and talent development.
