Social Impact Award India 2026 by Impact Hub Hyderabad
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Quick Answer
Incubation, mentorship, and pre-seed funding for youth-led social ventures (ages 14–30).
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Impact Hub Hyderabad
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Impact Hub Hyderabad. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Social Impact Award (SIA) India 2026 is a global program run locally by Impact Hub Hyderabad that identifies and supports young social entrepreneurs between the ages of 14 and 30. It targets ideas and early-stage ventures focused on solving pressing social and environmental challenges — from climate innovation and healthcare to agritech and DEI-led initiatives.
Selected finalists receive structured incubation and mentorship from domain experts, access to investor networks and the broader Impact Hub ecosystem, and national and global recognition. Top participants also get the opportunity to attend the SIA Global Summit in Europe, opening doors to international exposure and cross-border collaboration.
The program specifically encourages Gen Z entrepreneurs and women-led ventures. Pre-seed funding is available to winning teams, though specific amounts are not publicly disclosed. SIA has a presence in over 20 countries worldwide, and the India chapter serves as a launchpad for early-stage founders who want to validate their social enterprise ideas with structured support before seeking external capital.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Impact Hub Hyderabad is an impact-entrepreneurship organisation in Madhapur, Hyderabad, and the local hub of the global Impact Hub network. It runs programmes, market-access work, events and consulting for founders and organisations working on social, climate and inclusion…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Pre-seed funding for winning teams, structured incubation, mentorship from domain experts, and access to investor networks and the Impact Hub ecosystem. Recipients also gain national/global recognition, attend the SIA Global Summit in Europe for international exposure, and receive structured support for idea validation. Non-selected applicants get a feedback session.
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by an SIA jury based on innovation merit, social impact potential, and team capability. Finalists are then announced at a dedicated event.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
