Social Impact Bootcamp
A programme by Telangana State Innovation Cell (Telangana State Innovation Cell)
A mentoring bootcamp for social startups that ends in investor and government pitches.
At a glance
| Best for | Social startups with an MVP that want to work in Telangana |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Duration | 4-week (2020 edition) |
| Format | Online |
About Social Impact Bootcamp
Run in 2020 and 2022 by TSIC's social innovation office. The 2020 edition was a 4-week programme with a demo day. The 2022 edition was virtual, with four sessions. No current intake is shown.
What you get
- One-on-one mentoring
- Investor connect and government connect for procurement support and market access
- Access to the Telangana Social Startup Network
Who can apply
- Social startups, for-profit or non-profit, looking to set up a base or expand in Telangana
- At least one founder working full-time, or a part-time social entrepreneur ready to go full-time
- A minimum viable product that addresses a social challenge with a sustainable model
- A goal aligned with at least one Sustainable Development Goal
How to apply: Through the registration link on the programme page when an edition is open.
Where to apply
Other TSIC programmes
- Telangana State Innovations with Rural Impact (TSIRI) IncentivesState incentives for grassroots innovators and startups at prototype, seed and pilot stages.
- Impact LabsA co-creation platform that pairs social startups with NGOs on real problem statements.
- i2E Lab (Innovation to Entrepreneurship Lab)A 14 weeks pre-incubation programme that takes youth ideas to a prototype or proof of concept.
- Government Mentor ProgramGovernment officials mentor startups for three months to help them build products for governance.