Story perspectives

HDFC Bank Launches INR20 Crore Grant for Social Startups

2/4/2025

24 4

Summary

Story summary

HDFC Bank's Parivartan Start-Up Grants offers up to INR 50 lakh to 50-60 social ventures, totaling INR 20 crore.
The program collaborates with 15 incubators, including IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad, inviting applications from social entrepreneurs nationwide.
Key focus areas are AI for social good, climate innovation, financial inclusion, and gender diversity.
"Demo Day" events will provide startups visibility with investors and media.
Since 2017, the initiative has supported over 400 startups through 120 incubators across India.

1 of 1

Story summary

HDFC Bank's Parivartan Start-Up Grants offers up to INR 50 lakh to 50-60 social ventures, totaling INR 20 crore.
The program collaborates with 15 incubators, including IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad, inviting applications from social entrepreneurs nationwide.
Key focus areas are AI for social good, climate innovation, financial inclusion, and gender diversity.
"Demo Day" events will provide startups visibility with investors and media.
Since 2017, the initiative has supported over 400 startups through 120 incubators across India.