Investing in Kerala's Innovation Ecosystem

YIP Journey So Far

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1.0

Edition

YIP 1.0

2018

1,320Students Registered

204Ideas Submitted

44District Winners

22State Winners

2.0

Edition

YIP 2.0

2019

3,950Students Registered

1,003Ideas Submitted

210District Winners

102State Winners

3.0

Edition

YIP 3.0

2020

13,002Students Registered

3,747Ideas Submitted

234 TeamsDistrict Winners

96 TeamsState Winners

4.0

Edition

YIP 4.0

2021

1,02,512Students Registered

9,404Ideas Submitted

229 TeamsDistrict Winners

114 TeamsState Winners

5.0

Edition

YIP 5.0

2022

1,58,965Students Registered

17,877Ideas Submitted

508 TeamsDistrict Winners

98 TeamsState Winners

6.0

Edition

YIP 6.0

2023

2,13,473Students Registered

25,352Ideas Submitted

274 TeamsDistrict Winners

45 TeamsState Winners

7.0

Edition

YIP 7.0

2024

2,77,248Students Registered

26,320Ideas Submitted

318 TeamsDistrict Winners

46 TeamsState Winners

8.0

Edition

YIP 8.0

2025

4,82,738Students Registered

47,641Ideas Submitted

437 TeamsDistrict Winners

74 TeamsState Winners

YIP Social Impact

Female Participation

53.3%

Registration

52.09%

Idea Submission

51.7%

District Winners

50.3%

State Winners

Marginalized Communities

9.03%

Registration

3.35%

Idea Submission

2.3%

District Winners

0.7%

State Winners

YIP Impact

What the numbers reveal

Reach

Students Registered

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Uptrend

Institution Network

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Academic Institutions

Network

Mentor Network

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Industry & Domain Experts

Experts associated from industry and domain institutions.

Ideas Pipeline

Ideas Submitted

0
Uptrend

Training @ Capacity Building

0K+

Students Trained

Enhancing design thinking, innovation leadership, and problem-solving skills among students.

Project Funding

0.00 Cr
Grant for district winning teams₹25,000 each
Grant for state winning teams₹50,000 each

Innovation Output

0

Startups Created

0

Incubation Stage Startups

Build Readiness

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Prototypes

0

Filed Patents

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Under Process Patents

Transforming Ideas Into Impact

Startups Born from YIP

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Kalpa LightsID 00200
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Coearth Sustainable Products Private LimitedID 7026
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Design by NexaID 14120
Find My Pet logo
Find My PetID 86730
Mages Studio Private Limited logo
Mages Studio Private LimitedID 00318
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URAV Advanced Learning Systems Private LimitedID 13736
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CASHCROWID 056437
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Redfoxrobotics Pvt. LtdID 30794
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PresonicsID 1142423
Sandry logo
SandryID 117830
LUMERY logo
LUMERYID 1141775
Adon Technologies logo
Adon TechnologiesID 6862
Auto Vault logo
Auto VaultID 24812
CelestAlign Innovations Pvt Ltd logo
CelestAlign Innovations Pvt LtdID 31280
SAFE BITE logo
SAFE BITEID 1121979
Noviq Labs logo
Noviq LabsID 1139534
Alpha Bet logo
Alpha BetID 6647
Cirranex Tech Pvt. Ltd logo
Cirranex Tech Pvt. LtdID 28983
Kavalkaran logo
KavalkaranID 1123742
INCIAL logo
INCIALID 19267
Priminent logo
PriminentID 4361
Truishop logo
TruishopID 4361
Urbanfolks Mobility Private Limited logo
Urbanfolks Mobility Private LimitedID 2670
Aelvynor LLP logo
Aelvynor LLPID 26846
Agrowtein Labs logo
Agrowtein LabsID 3930
Exobonic Innovations Pvt Ltd logo
Exobonic Innovations Pvt LtdID 26432
Blukaze Automations logo
Blukaze AutomationsID 00612
AgenticNex AI logo
AgenticNex AIID 1124733
Kalpa Lights logo
Kalpa LightsID 00200
Coearth Sustainable Products Private Limited logo
Coearth Sustainable Products Private LimitedID 7026
Design by Nexa logo
Design by NexaID 14120
Find My Pet logo
Find My PetID 86730
Mages Studio Private Limited logo
Mages Studio Private LimitedID 00318
URAV Advanced Learning Systems Private Limited logo
URAV Advanced Learning Systems Private LimitedID 13736
CASHCROW logo
CASHCROWID 056437
Redfoxrobotics Pvt. Ltd logo
Redfoxrobotics Pvt. LtdID 30794
Presonics logo
PresonicsID 1142423
Sandry logo
SandryID 117830
LUMERY logo
LUMERYID 1141775
Adon Technologies logo
Adon TechnologiesID 6862
Auto Vault logo
Auto VaultID 24812
CelestAlign Innovations Pvt Ltd logo
CelestAlign Innovations Pvt LtdID 31280
SAFE BITE logo
SAFE BITEID 1121979
Noviq Labs logo
Noviq LabsID 1139534
Alpha Bet logo
Alpha BetID 6647
Cirranex Tech Pvt. Ltd logo
Cirranex Tech Pvt. LtdID 28983
Kavalkaran logo
KavalkaranID 1123742
INCIAL logo
INCIALID 19267
Priminent logo
PriminentID 4361
Truishop logo
TruishopID 4361
Urbanfolks Mobility Private Limited logo
Urbanfolks Mobility Private LimitedID 2670
Aelvynor LLP logo
Aelvynor LLPID 26846
Agrowtein Labs logo
Agrowtein LabsID 3930
Exobonic Innovations Pvt Ltd logo
Exobonic Innovations Pvt LtdID 26432

YIP Timeline

TheYIP LogoStory

  1. 2018

    YIP 1.0 launched

  2. 2019

    YIP 2.0 launched

    YIP becomes team activity

    Domain Institutions added as Partners

  3. 2020

    YIP 3.0 launched

  4. 2021

    YIP 4.0 launched

  5. 2022

    YIP 5.0 launched

    YIP Scheme published

    YIP Mobile App launched by Hon. Chief Minister

  6. 2023

    YIP 6.0 launched

    Train the Trainer programme on Design Thinking offered for YIP Mentors at IIM Kozhikode

  7. 2024

    YIP 7.0 launched

    YIP orientation included in DGE Teachers' Training

    Grace Marks awarded for YIP State Winners from Government Schools

  8. 2025

    YIP 8.0 launched

    YIP Idea Pitching Contest at Skills Summit

    YIP Protothon 1.0 conducted

    60 teams presented prototypes.10 teams received funding.

    School YIP Winners' showcase at School Science Fair, Palakkad

  9. 2026

    YIP Winners' Pavilion at 38th Kerala Science Congress, Kochi

    Hon. Chief Minister's interaction with YIP state winners. 83 prototypes displayed.

    Problem Statement Curation Workshop held at NIT Calicut.

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Programme at a glance

Benefits, Stages & Timeline

Infographic: Benefits of YIP — training, mentoring, grants, prototyping, activity points, certificates, career foundation, real-world problem solving, patent support, and social impact.
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Capacity Building

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Testimonials

Dhon Paul

YIP has been instrumental in elevating my project with its robust financial and mentoring processes. For newcomers, I must emphasize the exceptional support provided by YIP.

Dhon Paul

YIP 1.0 State Winner

2018from 1320 participants

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