Deadline: 21-Sep-21
Are you a non profit founder in the pilot to grow phase? If yes, then apply for this Incubator.
The/Nudge Incubator is a catalyst for the nonprofit sector, nudging capable and committed problem solvers to work on some of the toughest problems faced by India’s poor.
The/Nudge believe technology has the power to accelerate social development, as tech-enabled products and services can help scale ideas much faster and at an affordable rate.
They welcome nonprofits that leverage technology in their product, service or outreach, to bring about social change.
Benefits
The/Nudge offers:
- an innovation grant of upto 15 lakhs
- hands on 1:1 mentoring by a CSI partner and a focussed support on fundraising
- support from portfolio manager
- connects to potential donors and partners
- access to like minded alumni network
What happens during the 9 months?
The deep hands-on support for 9 months includes:
- 1-on-1 mentoring by a CSI Partner through virtual interactions every two weeks. this helps entrepreneurs to achieve strategic clarity and refine their business model.
- focussed support on fundraising. this helps entrepreneurs achieve clarity on your fundraising strategy and become fundraising ready.
- 1-on-1 support by the CSI portfolio manager, as a thought partner, and skin-in-the-game collaborator in the success of their incubatees.
- face-to-face as well as virtual immersion events, usually held in Bangalore during the various bootcamps. these are designed to help entrepreneurs to meet fellow cohort members, immerse in The/Nudge CSI dna through interactions with some of India’s most admired leaders, forge a bond with the The/Nudge CSI portfolio manager, and the The/Nudge CSI Partner assigned to be their mentor and most importantly, to get ready to pitch and fundraise.
Eligibility Criteria
- The/Nudge Incubator is a catalyst for the nonprofit sector, nudging capable and committed problem solvers to work on some of the toughest problems faced by India’s poor.
- The goal is to jumpstart 150+ nonprofits and 1000 nonprofit leaders in 5 years.
- You need to have registered as a nonprofit (society, trust or Section 8 company) within 3 years prior to the date of applying.
- At least one founder should be working on the idea full time.
For more information, visit https://csi.thenudge.org/grants/incubator