About the Scheme
A mission launched in 2019 to promote social innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly among marginalized sections, by providing incubation support, financial assistance, and mentorship to startups addressing socio-economic challenges.
Target Beneficiaries: 1 lakh social entrepreneurs, startups, youth, and individuals from Scheduled Castes and marginalized communities through innovation incubation, mentorship, and funding support programs
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Key Features
- Provision of seed funding and financial grants to selected social startups.
- Comprehensive incubation services including mentorship, training, and technical guidance.
- Access to co-working spaces, innovation labs, and technological resources.
- Facilitation of market linkages, networking opportunities, and investor connections.
- Focus on technology-driven social solutions and sustainable business models.
- Preference for entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and other backward classes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals or teams with innovative ideas aimed at solving social problems.
- Startups (registered or unregistered) in their early stages of development.
- Projects demonstrating clear potential for social impact and economic viability.
- Applicants must be Indian citizens, with a focus on marginalized communities.