About Organisation
SBI Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of State Bank of India, dedicated to driving inclusive growth and sustainable development across India. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, the foundation supports projects in rural development, healthcare, education, and livelihood enhancement. Its flagship programs focus on empowering underserved communities and fostering innovation-led solutions to social challenges. By collaborating with non-profits and ecosystem enablers, SBI Foundation strengthens grassroots impact and promotes scalable models that create long-term socio-economic value across diverse regions of the country.
About the Grant
The SBIF LEAP Program India is designed to support non-profits in incubating and accelerating social-impact startups addressing critical developmental challenges. The program focuses on sectors such as fintech, agritech, cleantech, and health tech, especially in underserved regions. It enables organizations to build structured incubation programs offering mentorship, technical support, and market access. The initiative emphasizes innovation, scalability, and measurable impact, helping startups grow into sustainable enterprises. By strengthening the startup ecosystem, the program contributes to inclusive economic growth, climate resilience, and livelihood generation, aligning with national development priorities and fostering impactful entrepreneurship.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations in India with a minimum of three years of experience in running startup incubation or acceleration programs. Organizations must demonstrate a strong track record of supporting social-impact startups and meet specified financial criteria, including consistent revenue over the past three financial years. Applicants should have the capacity to support at least 10–20 startups per project, particularly in underserved regions such as Northeast India, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and low-development index states. Strong operational systems, monitoring frameworks, and the ability to deliver measurable impact are essential eligibility requirements.
How to Apply?
Applicants must prepare a comprehensive proposal aligned with SBIF LEAP Program India priorities, detailing project objectives, target startups, implementation strategies, and financial plans. Ensure eligibility criteria are met before submission. Proposals should clearly outline monitoring, evaluation, and sustainability measures. Applications are reviewed based on innovation, feasibility, and alignment with program goals. Only complete and compliant submissions will be considered for evaluation and selection.
Application Deadline
Applications for the SBIF LEAP Program India must be submitted by 20 April 2026. Early submissions are encouraged to ensure all eligibility and documentation requirements are met.
Last Date To Apply
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