Godrej Foundation Launches ‘Tomorrow Makers’ National Platform to Nurture Untapped Talent
New Delhi, May 27, 2026: The Godrej Foundation, an independent philanthropic trust, has launched ‘Tomorrow Makers,’ a national platform designed to identify and support high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds across India. Targeting students from Classes 6-12 as well as graduates, the initiative aims to bridge the opportunity gap by connecting underserved youth with organizations, educators, mentors, competitions, and peer communities across four specialized pathways: STEM, Invention and Making, Arts, and Defence, Godrej Foundation said in a press release.
Operating through eight partner organizations, the platform offers tailored acceleration ecosystems for different age groups. For Class 10-12 students aspiring toward engineering, medicine, or technology careers, partners Dakshana and Avanti Fellows will provide free JEE and NEET coaching. Younger students in Classes 6-7 will receive advanced training in robotics, computing, and higher mathematics through summer camps and workshops run by Genwise and MakerGhat. In the arts, Slam Out Loud will deliver creative mentorship, while graduates can access professional theater training via the Drama School Mumbai or receive defense service exam preparation through the Delta Squad Foundation and Yuvatejas. Need-based scholarships will be provided to ensure full financial accessibility.
Omar Momin, Chief Executive Officer of the Godrej Foundation, emphasized the necessity of the initiative, stating, “India is home to one of the world’s largest school-going populations, yet access to structured mentorship, advanced learning opportunities, and talent acceleration ecosystems remains uneven, particularly for students from underserved communities. Through Tomorrow Makers, we aim to help bridge this gap by building pathways that identify and nurture high-potential young people from across regions and socio-economic backgrounds. Through this platform, we hope to build a pipeline of future innovators, researchers, artists, entrepreneurs, soldiers, and public leaders whose success can create multiplier effects by transforming families, strengthening communities, and contributing to India’s long-term leadership and progress.”
The initiative’s partners highlighted the critical role the platform will play in fostering equitable representation and expanding the reach of their specialized programs. Vandana Goyal, co-CEO of Avanti Fellows, noted, “There are students with exceptional talent across India, but many of them never get the opportunity to enter elite institutions because of their socio-economic circumstances. In the upper echelons of academia and industry, we need more equitable representation. Tomorrow Makers is creating a crucial national pipeline to help gifted students channel their potential. This platform will enable us to expand our programmes and help greater numbers of high-potential students access opportunities in STEM fields, turning ability into real outcomes.”
For the defense and leadership pathways, the collaboration aims to democratize access to elite training models. Esan, founder of the Delta Squad Foundation, said, “Serving the nation begins long before one dons the uniform. At Delta Squad Foundation, we believe leadership is built through discipline, resilience, service, and real responsibility. Today, Delta Squad stands as India’s only disaster rescue squad raised by young serving Armed Forces officers. Over the years, we have mentored youth aspiring to join the Armed Forces while exposing them to real-world leadership through rescue and relief missions. Through Tomorrow Makers, we hope to make this model of leadership training and nation-building accessible to deserving young Indians from every background.”
In the creative sectors, the partnership seeks to diversify the voices shaping the nation’s cultural landscape. Jigyasa Labroo, founder of Slam Out Loud, stated, “When we think of who the cultural curators of India are, we don’t think of what most of our country looks and lives like. There is no dearth of artistic talent in India, but the arts – particularly performing arts – are not an easy field to establish oneself or build a career in. Through our partnership with Tomorrow Makers, we have created a programme for gifted young artists from less privileged backgrounds across India to get the right kind of training, mentorship and exposure. We’re excited to build the next generation of creative leaders, and have their voices represent our country’s stories!”
To join the program, students can register directly through the platform’s website (www.tomorrow-makers.in) or via their WhatsApp bot by sending a message to +91 8655979118. Registered applicants will undergo online assessment tests evaluating potential in the sciences, invention, arts, and endurance, with tests for younger classes available in 11 regional languages and English for older students. While registrations are open to all high-potential candidates, the platform heavily prioritizes inclusivity, with students from low-income households projected to comprise 80% of each annual cohort.
