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Eaton announces the launch of Ignited Innovators of India 2013-14

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PUNE, INDIA: Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of Ignited Innovators of India (I2I) 2013-14. I2I is a program aimed at providing a platform to students who are keen to become social entrepreneurs and intend to bring in a small but significant change in the world around them. The program for 2013-14 starts on 16th of September, 2013 and Eaton continues its association for the third consecutive year by providing mentorship, funding and networking support to the participants.

I2I has been instituted by the Bhau Institute of Innovation Entrepreneurship & Leadership (BIEL) and College of Engineering Pune (COEP) in association with Eaton. This year the initiative aims to have 1,500 participants from more than 150 colleges spread across 30 cities of Maharashtra. 200 projects will be selected from technology, education, environment, agriculture, health and social cause categories and two projects from each category will be declared as winners in March 2014. 12 Eaton employees shall mentor these students whose projects will make it to the first list of 200 projects. The mentors will guide and support the students at every stage of their project lifecycle.

Commenting on the program, Nitin Chalke, MD, Eaton, India said: "We at Eaton believe that leadership is about social responsibility and need based innovation and therefore, I2I is a significant initiative for us to reach out to the young ignited minds. We are delighted to see an increase in participation every year and are encouraged to see I2I emerging as a solid platform for students to ideate, innovate and take responsibility for bringing about a tangible social change for themselves and generations to come."