This competition will surprise you, it’s unlike any other you’ve tried before
Startup rigour. Non-profit mission. Proven framework.
This is the first competition in India that applies startup rigour to the non-profit ecosystem. Rather than pitching the same old recycled ideas, you'll use our proven framework for scaling non-profits to solve a deeply researched social problem. You will learn to build an organisation that impacts a million people. We are looking for three things:
Problem Understanding
What’s the real issue you’re solving, and who does it truly impact? Have you explored the root causes by listening to diverse voices and on-ground realities? The best solutions come from those who first take the time to deeply understand the problem itself.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Are you open to new ideas, willing to challenge what you thought you knew, and ready to change direction if it means building something better? We want you to show us that you learn and grow as you go.
Scaling Mindset
Can you think about how to grow from helping 100 people to helping a million? We, at Change Engine, have designed an EPIC framework to scale non-profits. We want to see if you can apply the Change Engine framework to your idea.
Is This for You?
You're a fit if:
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You're an undergraduate/ postgraduate student at an Indian college or university (or a recent graduate, 2024-2025)
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You have a pathbreaking idea for creating scalable impact (education, health, livelihoods, governance, environment, inclusion, to name a few)
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You care to make lives better
What is in it for You?
Apart from access to Change Engine's wide network of impact sector professional and personal mentoring, you stand a chance to win prizes upto worth INR 2,00,000.
INR 1,00,000
INR 60,000
INR 40,000
But There's More...
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Share your learning journey in a featured blog post on the Change Engine platform
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Join three check-in calls (March, June, September) with the Change Engine team to share progress and get advice
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Get ongoing introductions to mentors, experts, and fellow founders as part of the larger Change Engine alumni community
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Receive opportunities for tailored feedback and resources as you implement or evolve your idea
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Mentor future cohorts and receive exciting stipends and special spotlight in our network
This competition has three rounds plus mentoring. Each round builds on the last, getting progressively deeper. Know more about the competition structure and timeline here