Schaeffler India Announces Winners of Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2023
Schaeffler India Limited has announced the winners of its annual Social Innovator Fellowship Program, an initiative launched in association with Buddy4Study as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility activities. The program aims to nurture and support groundbreaking social innovations that address critical challenges in society. This year, 10 winners were selected from a pool of 130 exceptional entries, demonstrating remarkable innovation in areas ranging from environmental sustainability to technology-driven social solutions. The awarded projects reflect Schaeffler India’s commitment to fostering an ecosystem of social innovation and entrepreneurship.
The winners will receive assistance from Schaeffler India in the form of mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding to help bring their innovative ideas to fruition. All the 10 winners will undergo a thirty-week hybrid mentorship at the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), IIM Ahmedabad, one of India’s top Business schools to help them further develop and scale their solutions.
Harsha Kadam, MD & CEO, of Schaeffler India, said, “We are deeply committed to fostering innovation that makes a meaningful difference in the community. The Social Innovator Fellowship Program is a testament to our dedication to societal progress. I am incredibly proud of the ingenuity and determination shown by all the participants. The selected projects reflect the potential of innovative thinking in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our times. At Schaeffler India, we believe in empowering such trailblazing ideas that can lead to sustainable, impactful change.”
Pranshu Singhal, Founder of Karo Sambhav,said, “I am honored to be a part of Schaeffler India’s Social Innovation Fellowship Program. This initiative resonates deeply with my work in driving a circular economy. The creativity and potential of the winners here today are a powerful reminder of the impact, innovative thinking can have on our society. Congratulations to the fellows, and I commend Schaeffler India for their commitment to fostering such impactful change.”