About Organisation
The Circle is a collaborative platform dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking in India. It brings together students, educators, professionals, and innovators to address pressing societal challenges, especially within the education ecosystem. With a vision to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world skills, The Circle emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership. By providing access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding, it nurtures ideas that can drive meaningful impact. The organization has consistently supported initiatives that empower youth, encourage collaboration, and promote equitable growth. Its focus on student-centric innovation reflects its belief that the future workforce must be equipped not just with technical knowledge, but also with empathy, adaptability, and the confidence to lead change. The Circle continues to position itself as a hub for forward-looking solutions, striving to make education relevant, inclusive, and aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving 21st-century world.
About the Grant
The Innovation Funding Grant (IFG) 2025, launched by The Circle, aims to empower innovators with transformative, student-focused ideas to reimagine higher education in India. With up to ₹1,00,000 in funding, the program supports individuals and teams whose projects tackle outdated curricula, limited industry exposure, lack of critical skill development, and gaps in employability. The grant encourages bold, creative, and scalable solutions that make education more relevant to workforce readiness. By funding such initiatives, the IFG program seeks to equip students with critical thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills required for success in the 21st century. Beyond financial support, the initiative positions itself as a catalyst for systemic educational change, enabling applicants to contribute to shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and future-ready India. Applications are open until 15 September 2025, offering innovators a timely opportunity to influence the direction of undergraduate education.
Who can Apply?
The IFG 2025 is open to innovators across India who have a vision to address the challenges facing higher education and workforce readiness. Applicants may include students, educators, young professionals, entrepreneurs, or organizations with impactful, student-centric ideas. Eligible proposals should directly focus on bridging the gap between classroom learning and 21st-century skill requirements, particularly in areas such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and leadership development. Individuals or teams must demonstrate originality, feasibility, and the potential to create scalable solutions that address inequities within the current system. While applicants may come from diverse backgrounds, preference will be given to ideas that show clear alignment with the program’s objective of transforming education and equipping students for the future. Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged, as they can bring innovative perspectives to systemic challenges. All applicants must submit their proposals within the stipulated deadline to be considered for funding.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit their proposals through The Circle’s official platform, outlining their idea, its impact, and feasibility. The process is simple and accessible, designed to encourage broad participation.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Innovation Funding Grant 2025 is 15 September 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
