Adani Group launched the Vande Bharatam initiative on June 24 to support entrepreneurs and innovators across India. The programme aims to provide mentorship, investor networks, and incubation support to founders from all 36 states and union territories, covering over 800 districts and multiple Indian languages, according to inc42.com. It is open to participants at all stages, from idea to established business, across sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and sustainability.
Applications opened on June 24 via the initiative’s website, inviting individuals from diverse professions and age groups. The programme will select 75 finalists who will be invited to Ahmedabad for an intensive engagement featuring mentorship, investor interactions, and business leader sessions. These startups will also receive incubation support, strategic partnerships, and networking opportunities. The programme is scheduled to culminate around Independence Day, the company stated.
The initiative reflects Adani Group’s effort to expand beyond traditional startup hubs and support founders from smaller cities, where startup creation is rising but access to capital remains limited. By covering a broad geographic and sectoral scope, Vande Bharatam aims to widen the startup ecosystem’s reach. This move aligns with broader trends of increasing startup activity outside metropolitan areas in India, according to inc42.com.
The Vande Bharatam programme’s final event will take place around August 15, with 75 selected startups expected to benefit from the intensive support and networking opportunities provided by Adani Group, inc42.com reported.