Innovations for
Social Good
and Better Bharat

From Ideas to Impact: Nurturing Young Innovators and Building Pathways for Real-World Solutions
A multi-state initiative bringing together academic innovation and deployment-ready innovators to enable real-world deployment across Gujarat, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, driving scalable, technology-driven solutions for social good.

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4
States
10+
Cities
300+
Participants
Track 1

Institutional Outreach & Student Pipeline

30+ Colleges5 Learning Camps2 Hackathons
Track 2

Accelerator-Led Startup Deployment Pipeline

Proven local startups validated and deployed via Micro Projects in real institutional settings.

40+ Startups10+ Micro Projects8 Pilots

Multi-State Reach

Gujarat · Telangana · Uttar Pradesh · Maharashtra

AI & Emerging Technology

EdTech · HealthTech · Waste Management · Climate

Institutional Integration

SHGs · FPOs · ULBs · Government Schools · PHCs

About the Programme

Bridging Youth Talent with Real Impact

ISGBB is a structured initiative powered by Capgemini and implemented by BharatCares and SRF Foundation aimed at strengthening regional innovation ecosystems across India. The programme addresses the gap between youth talent, academic institutions, and real-world deployment opportunities through a two-track model that simultaneously nurtures student innovation capabilities and supports the scaling of proven social start-up solutions.

SDG Aligned

4Quality Education
8Decent Work & Economic Growth
9Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
11Sustainable Cities & Communities
12Responsible Consumption & Production
13Climate Action
17Partnerships for the Goals

CSR Schedule VII

Education & environmental sustainability

National Missions

Digital India · Skill India · Swachh Bharat

Cluster Model

One anchor theme per state cluster

Architecture

The Dual-Track Innovation Model

Two pipelines. One convergence. An unbroken loop from campus to community impact.

Track 1
Institutional Outreach & Student Pipeline
  • 1
    Academic OutreachStructured awareness sessions across colleges and diploma institutions in state clusters
  • 2
    Entrepreneurship Awareness (EAP)Orient students toward social entrepreneurship as a credible career path
  • 3
    Entrepreneurship Development (EDP)Skill-building on problem identification, team formation, and ideation
  • 4
    Secondary Research & Needs AssessmentTraining on public datasets, district indicators, and feasibility mapping
  • 5
    Ecosystem Pathway LinkagesConnect students with incubators, innovation hubs, and local support channels
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Track 2
Accelerator-Led Startup Deployment Pipeline
  • 1
    Startup IdentificationProven social enterprises identified via accelerators with on-ground implementation evidence
  • 2
    Readiness ValidationStructured diligence across 7 rubrics: deployment evidence, adoption readiness, sustainability
  • 3
    Micro Project Funding10+ short-duration, output-linked deployments in real community and institutional settings
  • 4
    Institutional DeploymentSolutions embedded within SHGs, FPOs, ULBs, schools & health centres
  • 5
    Post-Pilot Support & ScaleAdoption deepening, policy briefs, and pathways for replication across states
Convergence Layer: Where Both Tracks Meet & Validate

Hackathon Series

"Solve for Better Bharat"

Demo Day

Validated prototypes showcased to CSR, industry, and government

Culmination Event

Selected startups will pitch in front of the investors - national visibility and scale pathways

Impact

Quantified Outputs & Outcomes

Measurable deliverables across both tracks over the 12-month implementation period.

300+
Students, Innovators & Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Engaged
36+
Colleges & Universities Across 4 State Clusters
10+
Micro Projects Funded for On-Ground Pilots
20+
Innovations Showcased at Demo Day & Culmination Event

Track 1: Student Pipeline Outputs

Institutional Engagement
30+ Colleges · 6+ Universities
Multi-Day Learning Camps
5 Camps
Large-Scale Hackathons
2 Hackathons
Youth Participants (Experiential Learning)
300+ Participants

Track 2: Startup Pipeline Outputs

Innovators & Social Enterprises Engaged
40+ Enterprises
Leadership & Governance Workshops
10+ Workshops
Pilot-Ready Solutions Supported
8 Solutions
National Knowledge Compendium
6–8 Case Studies
Partner Roles & Responsibilities

How Each Partner Type Contributes

A side-by-side view of the mutual value, responsibilities, and areas of support for Academic and Ecosystem Partners within the ISGBB programme.

Role / Responsibility Area Academic Partners
Colleges, Universities & Diploma Institutions 		Ecosystem Partners
Accelerators, Incubators, Mentors & Industry Experts
Benefits & Value
  • Positioned as a regional hub for applied innovation and social entrepreneurship
  • Students gain exposure to real-world problem solving via emerging technologies
  • Selected student teams connect with incubators, ecosystem partners, and industry mentors
  • Participation in state and national-level showcases and innovation events
  • Mentor and engage with early-stage startups addressing real social challenges
  • Access to a curated pipeline of impact-driven startups across multiple regions
  • Visibility through innovation showcases, demo days, and ecosystem convenings
  • Collaborate with corporates, academic institutions, and implementation organisations
  • Shape scalable innovation pathways aligned with national priorities
Expected Role
  • Mobilise students from relevant departments, innovation cells, or entrepreneurship clubs
  • Facilitate hosting of awareness sessions, workshops, or hackathon engagements
  • Track participation and document innovation outputs from student teams
  • Support identification and outreach of promising startups in relevant social sectors
  • Contribute to evaluation and readiness validation of solutions for implementation
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to selected innovators and student teams
  • Facilitate ecosystem linkages — incubation pathways, partnerships, and sector expertise
  • Participate in innovation showcases, demo days, and ecosystem engagement events
Programme Activities
  • Workshops on entrepreneurship and social innovation conducted for students
  • Mentoring and guidance provided to help students develop their ideas
  • Mobilise and encourage student participation in programme activities
  • Promising student solutions supported through incubation opportunities facilitated by the programme
  • Evaluation panel participation for startup solution validation
  • Advisory clinics and structured mentorship for enterprise founders
  • Demo Day engagements and Culmination Event participation
  • Connections between innovators and scale pathways, investors, and institutions

Partner with Us

Colleges, universities, and diploma institutions are the backbone of Track 1 — become an Innovation Hub for your region.

Host Innovation Events

Become a venue for hackathons, EAP/EDP sessions, and learning camps that engage your students directly.

Mentor & Industry Access

Your faculty and students gain direct access to our curated mentor pool from industry, government, and the startup ecosystem.

Startup Pathway Linkages

Top student teams receive introductions to regional incubators and innovation hubs for continuation beyond the programme.

Partner Registration

Complete this form to express interest in partnering with ISGBB

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Note *:Registration does not guarantee partnership. Our team will connect with you if your institution’s goals and vision align with the objectives of the initiative.”
For Ecosystem Partners

Mentor, Validate & Accelerate Impact

Accelerators, incubators, mentors, and industry experts are the connective tissue of ISGBB's innovation ecosystem.

Startup Networking & Support

Identify, connect, and support promising startups and social enterprises across the 4 state clusters for scalable grassroots impact and deployment opportunities.

Mentoring & Advisory Clinics

Provide structured mentorship to both student innovation teams and enterprise founders on technical and market readiness.

Evaluation Panel & Demo Days

Sit on evaluation panels, Demo Days, and the final Culmination Event — connect innovators with scale pathways.