Calling all social innovators and entrepreneurs! Here’s your chance to make a significant impact and gain recognition for your innovative solutions. The National Competition, an integral part of the 11th National Conference on Social Innovation (NCSI), is inviting applications. Organized by the Social Innovation Lab (SI Lab), the research arm of the Pune International Centre (PIC), this annual event is set to take place on November 17, 2023, at YASHADA, Baner Road, Pune.
PIC, an independent think tank led by distinguished scientist Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar and the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission, Dr. Vijay Kelkar, is collaborating with the National Innovation Foundation and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to bring this conference to life.
If you have a groundbreaking social innovation, don’t miss this opportunity. You can submit your entries at this link or through the website here. The competition is divided into three categories: Urban, Rural, and Tribal. Winners from each category will receive a cash award of Rs 50,000. The application deadline is September 15, 2023.
This competition offers a unique platform for social innovators to showcase their solutions in rural, tribal, and urban development. Beyond recognition, participants have the chance to connect with prominent CSR initiatives, grant providers, donors, accelerators, and impact investors. Moreover, they can gain access to the 9-month mentoring program, the Social Enterprise Mentorship Programme (SEMP), and leverage PIC’s Social Innovation Lab’s Shared Service Centre for Social Enterprises (SSC-SE).
In previous editions of the conference, social innovators from across India have presented their solutions and benefited from the extensive support and mentorship provided by PIC’s Social Innovation Lab.
The Pune International Centre’s Social Innovation Lab (SI Lab) is dedicated to empowering and supporting social entrepreneurs in their mission to create positive social impact through their ventures. Through various initiatives, SI Lab offers resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help social entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into sustainable and impactful ventures.
For more information and inquiries, please contact: 7722071005/06 or Email: [email protected] / [email protected]. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference! Apply now and be a part of the change-makers driving social innovation in India.
