In Infosys innovation story, mid-level staff lead the way

The firm launched an in-house incubator to generate new business ideas, promising funding

- Jas Bardia

Infosys wants its employees to think like entrepreneurs. But so far, it's mostly the senior staff stepping up. The country's second-largest IT services firm launched an in-house incubator to generate new business ideas, promising funding, mentorship, and potential cash rewards. The initiative has gained traction, but most selected ideas have come from mid-level and senior employees.

Infosys received 700 submissions under its "Be The Navigator Business Incubator" initiative, launched on 26 December 2024, and has shortlisted 100 ideas, according to an internal memo seen by Mint.

The programme, open to all employees across ranks, is designed to develop scalable offerings for clients. Infosys has positioned it as a way to drive growth and innovation, though it also appears to be an attempt to make work more engaging for its 320,000 employees.