Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2023
The Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program is an initiative of Schaeffler India to recognize and reward individuals who are developing unique sustainable solutions that have the potential to positively impact society at scale. Under this fellowship program, a total of 10 individuals between the age of 18 to 35 years will be provided with fellowship grants worth INR 10 Lakh along with exclusive mentorship and networking opportunities at CIIE.CO at IIM, Ahmedabad.
Schaeffler India deals in high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications.
Eligibility Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2023
Education Qualification
Applicants should belong to the age group of 18 to 35 years (as on 1st September 2023)
Should be a resident of India
Open for individuals, groups of individuals, organizations of profit or non-profit both across India
Important Note
Early-stage start-ups or NGOs with functioning prototype can participate
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 like Robotics / Drone in Social Sector
An entry must not just be a concept, idea, or mock-up and needs to fulfill 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 NOT be an established commercial venture
A participant also needs to submit the entries describing their work in the form of idea pitch deck and a video that can be uploaded on the website
Benefits For Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2023
Each of the 10 winning projects will be granted an award of INR 1 Lakh.
A 24-week hybrid mentorship opportunity at the prestigious CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad, to help the winners further develop and scale their solutions.
Access to Schaeffler India’s network & partners.
Entry to a fellow community of peers.
Documents For Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2023
An idea pitch deck in PDF format with size less than 4 MB
A video (90-120 seconds) describing the ideas/projects
Aadhaar Card
Passport size photograph
Application Form Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2023
1. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
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4. You will now be redirected to the Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program page.
5. Read the details carefully and click on 'Apply Now' to start the application.
6. Fill the required details in the online application form.
7. Upload relevant documents, an idea pitch deck and a video describing the ideas/project and answer the questions that have been asked.
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9. Cross-check application details in ‘preview mode’ and click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.