IHFC invites changemakers: apply for the Schaeffler Social Innovator Fellowship 2026
Calling all early-stage startups and social enterprises: Schaeffler with IHFC India Accelerator, IIMA Ventures and H.O.P.E., seeks high-potential innovators building scalable solutions to India’s biggest development challenges.
Criteria for application
– Working MVP or validated solution
– Pilot deployments or early traction
– Potential for measurable social impact and scale
– Early stage startups and social enterprises
– Early customer or beneficiary validation
– Committed founding team
Priority focus areas:
– Healthcare, Education, Agriculture
– Water, Sanitation & WASH, Clean Energy
– Livelihoods, Manufacturing Safety, Mobility
– Environment & Sustainability, Social Innovation, AI & Robotics
What IHFC brings:
Innovation support, technical guidance, and strategic partnerships to help accelerate growth and impact.
Apply now
Last date: 31 August 2026
Scan the QR code or apply here:
https://indiaaccelerator.co/schaeffler-social-innovator-fellowship
Ready to scale your impact? Send in your application and join a fellowship built to accelerate social innovations across India
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