NationalDeadline: 2025-09-15

Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2025

Schaeffler India

Overview

This scholarship is provided by Schaeffler India and the value of this scholarship is Fellowship grants worth INR 17.5 Lakh.

Open for: For individuals aged between 18 and 35 years
Provided by: Schaeffler India
Deadline: 15 Sep 2025
Scholarship Value: Fellowship grants worth INR 17.5 Lakh

Eligibility

Applicants should belong to the age group of 18 to 35 years and should be a resident of India.

Open for individuals, groups of individuals, organisations of profit or non-profit both across India.

The project must not be an established commercial venture.

Important Note

Early-stage startups or NGOs with functioning prototypes can participate.
Applicants must submit an entry that includes an idea pitch deck and a video (optional) describing their work, which can be uploaded to the website.
An entry must not just be a concept idea or mock-up and needs to fulfil the following six requirements: Clear target market or audience
Addressing clear need, problem, or opportunity
Potential to scale and positively impact people
Economical and sustainable
Commercial viability
Should be a prototype
The project must be related to any of the following categories: Environment Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Carbon Neutrality
Circular Economy
Natural Resource Management
Application of Technology in Social Sector

Benefits

A 24-week hybrid mentorship opportunity by the prestigious IIMA Ventures *, IIM Ahmedabad, to help the winners further develop and scale their solutions.
Each of the 10 winning projects will be granted an award of INR 1.75 Lakh.
Access to Schaeffler India’s network and India Accelerator’s expertise and ecosystem.
*Founded in 2002 at IIM Ahmedabad, IIMA Ventures (formerly known as IIMA-CIIE ) supports early-stage startups, entrepreneurs, and investors. The centre has mentored over 7000 founders, accelerated 1500+ startups, and funded 700+ companies. The initiatives of IIMA Ventures include India's first accelerator (iAccelerator) and the largest idea scouting competition (The Power of Ideas).

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the program through the following steps

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page.’ If you are not registered on Buddy4Study, register at Buddy4Study with your email, mobile, or Gmail account.
You will then be redirected to the Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program page.
Read the details carefully and click on 'Apply Now' to start the application.
Fill in the required details in the online application form.
Upload relevant documents, an idea pitch deck, and a video (optional) describing the ideas or project, and answer the questions that have been asked.
Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview.’
Cross-check application details in ‘preview mode’ and click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Documents Required

An idea pitch deck in PDF format with size less than 4 MB
An optional video (90-120 seconds) describing the ideas/projects
Aadhaar Card
A passport-size photograph

Quick Info

Funding

Fellowship grants worth INR 17.5 Lakh

Region

India

Deadline

2025-09-15

Important Note

Early-stage startups or NGOs with functioning prototypes can participate.
Applicants must submit an entry that includes an idea pitch deck and a video (optional) describing their work, which can be uploaded to the website.
An entry must not just be a concept idea or mock-up and needs to fulfil the following six requirements: Clear target market or audience
Addressing clear need, problem, or opportunity
Potential to scale and positively impact people
Economical and sustainable
Commercial viability
Should be a prototype
The project must be related to any of the following categories: Environment Sustainability
Renewable Energy
Carbon Neutrality
Circular Economy
Natural Resource Management
Application of Technology in Social Sector

Benefits

A 24-week hybrid mentorship opportunity by the prestigious IIMA Ventures *, IIM Ahmedabad, to help the winners further develop and scale their solutions.

Each of the 10 winning projects will be granted an award of INR 1.75 Lakh.

Access to Schaeffler India’s network and India Accelerator’s expertise and ecosystem.

*Founded in 2002 at IIM Ahmedabad, IIMA Ventures (formerly known as IIMA-CIIE ) supports early-stage startups, entrepreneurs, and investors. The centre has mentored over 7000 founders, accelerated 1500+ startups, and funded 700+ companies. The initiatives of IIMA Ventures include India's first accelerator (iAccelerator) and the largest idea scouting competition (The Power of Ideas).

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the program through the following steps

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page.’ If you are not registered on Buddy4Study, register at Buddy4Study with your email, mobile, or Gmail account.
You will then be redirected to the Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program page.
Read the details carefully and click on 'Apply Now' to start the application.
Fill in the required details in the online application form.
Upload relevant documents, an idea pitch deck, and a video (optional) describing the ideas or project, and answer the questions that have been asked.
Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview.’
Cross-check application details in ‘preview mode’ and click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.