Call for Aarohan Social Innovation Awards
Application Deadline:
15 June 2025
About Organisation
Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, is dedicated to supporting initiatives that lead to meaningful social change in India. Established with a mission to foster equitable development, the Foundation works across key areas such as education, healthcare, rural development, environmental sustainability, and arts and culture. Through impactful programs and strategic partnerships, it strives to uplift underprivileged communities by enabling access to better opportunities and resources. The Foundation believes in the power of innovation as a catalyst for societal transformation and focuses on empowering individuals and organizations who are developing scalable solutions to real-world problems. Over the years, Infosys Foundation has played a pivotal role in promoting sustainable change by investing in both grassroots efforts and scalable social enterprises. With the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, the Foundation amplifies its vision of encouraging innovation for social good. It provides a platform for changemakers to showcase their work and get the recognition and support needed to expand their impact. The initiative reflects Infosys Foundation’s unwavering commitment to nurturing creativity, compassion, and community-driven change throughout India.
About the Grant
The Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, now in their fourth edition, are a flagship initiative of Infosys Foundation aimed at recognizing and supporting social innovators who are creating impactful, technology-based solutions for underprivileged communities across India. The awards are designed to honor individuals, teams, NGOs, and social enterprises who have developed functional prototypes or completed projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. With a strong emphasis on scale and sustainability, the awards seek to identify solutions that are not only innovative but also capable of addressing genuine social problems effectively and practically. Each year, the initiative serves as a catalyst for changemakers by giving them visibility, credibility, and the financial support to enhance their reach and influence. The Foundation has committed a total prize purse of ₹2 crore, offering up to ₹50 lakh per winning entry. Submissions are judged based on the nature of the problem being addressed, the scalability and sharpness of the solution, and the dedication of the individuals or organizations behind the innovation. Through this award, Infosys Foundation furthers its mission to enable positive change and inspire a culture of grassroots innovation and social responsibility across the nation.
Who can Apply?
The Aarohan Social Innovation Awards are open to Indian citizens aged 18 years and above who are currently residing in India. The initiative is designed to welcome a diverse range of applicants, including individual innovators, social entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and social enterprises actively working to create impactful solutions in key areas of social development. Eligible applicants must present entries that go beyond conceptual frameworks; the submission must be a fully functioning prototype or a completed project. Ideas, mockups, or theoretical concepts without practical application will not be considered. Applicants should have a deep commitment to solving real-world problems through sustainable and scalable approaches. The awards specifically seek projects that have the potential to bring positive change to underprivileged communities in India. Participants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the social issue they aim to solve, offer innovative and implementable solutions, and exhibit a strong sense of ownership and dedication to their cause. Whether operating as individuals or in teams, or as part of larger organizations, all participants must ensure their work aligns with the core themes of the awards—education, healthcare, or environmental sustainability—and must be prepared to share evidence of impact during the evaluation process.
How to Apply?
Eligible participants can apply by submitting a video presentation of their working prototype or completed project through the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards’ designated platform. The entry should clearly explain the social problem addressed, the solution developed, and the expected impact. Only fully functional innovations are eligible. Entries must be submitted before the deadline, and all submissions will undergo a rigorous evaluation by a panel of expert judges.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards will be accepted from April 24, 2025. The submission portal will remain open until June 15, 2025, for all eligible participants.
Last Date to Apply
The final date to submit entries for the fourth edition of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards is June 15, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Grant Amount
Winners of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards can receive up to ₹50 lakh each. Infosys Foundation has allocated a total grant pool of ₹2 crore to support outstanding innovations.
Last Date To Apply
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