Adani’s Vande Bharatam Selects First Innovator Cohort
Indian entrepreneurs and mentor in discussion
Key Highlights
Gautam Adani’s Vande Bharatam program selects its first cohort from over 26,000 applicants, fostering grassroots innovation across India in key sectors.
Gautam Adani’s ‘Vande Bharatam’ initiative has unveiled its first cohort, selected from over 26,000 applications nationwide. This program aims to cultivate grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
Nationwide Talent Identification
The initiative operates on a core belief that talent is ubiquitous, even if opportunities are not evenly distributed. Vande Bharatam seeks to bridge this divide, connecting innovators with top mentors and industry leaders.
- Applications received: 26,000+
- Geographical reach: Every State and Union Territory across India
- Idea sectors: Mobility, sustainability, technology, agriculture, defence, healthcare, manufacturing, and education.
Adani’s Vision for Future Founders
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani articulated his commitment to giving back and forging pathways for success. He expressed seeing “the possibilities of tomorrow’s India in these innovators.”
- Cohort participation: ‘Vande Bharatam Immersive Week’
- Week activities: Mentorship sessions, interactions with business leaders and experts, multiple evaluation rounds.
- Program conclusion: ‘Vande Bharatam Grand Finale’ on August 14.
Beyond a mere competition, Vande Bharatam aspires to establish itself as a significant national platform. Its goal is to identify early-stage ideas and provide innovators outside traditional entrepreneurial hubs with crucial resources and institutions to accelerate their journeys.