India, Aug. 11 -- justify;">When Nasscom Foundation joined hands with Ciena, the vision was bold: to create a structured ecosystem where college students could not just learn about innovation but lead it-through real-world problem-solving, guided mentorship, and technology-backed solutions aimed at societal good. That vision took shape as TechForChange, a program that has since become one of the most promising launchpads for youth-led social innovation.

Spanning 18 months, the program serves as what the Foundation describes as a "geek playground"-a place where experimentation is encouraged, failure is part of the process, and learning leads to lasting change. Through a four-stage model-Ideation, Product Development, Business Model Develo...