HDFC Bank and Atal Innovation Mission Empower Social Startups with Rs 19.6 Crore Grants
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Parivartan Start-up Grants programme |
| Collaborators | HDFC Bank and Atal Innovation Mission (under NITI Aayog) |
| Total Grants in FY24 | Rs 19.6 crore |
| Startups Supported | 170 startups |
| Incubators Involved | 41 incubators |
| Focus Areas | Climate innovation, financial inclusion, agriculture, healthcare, education, livelihood enhancement, gender diversity |
| Geographical Reach | Over 60 tier 2 and 3 cities; more than half of supported startups from these regions |
| Key Collaborators | HTIC at IIT Madras, T-Hub in Hyderabad, VJTI in Mumbai |
| Objective | Foster social innovation, ensure equitable resource distribution, and drive sustainable change |