To encourage innovative, contextual and scalable solutions for one of the most pressing development challenges faced by the tribal community of India by engaging startups working across healthcare, education, and livelihoods sectors.
Objectives:
– To identify and support high-potential startups offering innovative and pragmatic solutions.
– To provide a national platform for startups to showcase their ideas and innovations that can potentially improve the quality of life of the Tribal population.
– To support the winning startups with targeted financial and structured hand-holding support to pilot, refine and scale their solutions.
Problem Statement
Healthcare
Building an inclusive, accessible and culturally attuned healthcare system in tribal areas by bridging infrastructural gaps, strengthening human resources, and improving health-seeking behaviour through community-driven and technology-enabled solutions.
Education
Innovative solutions for developing and utilizing a skilled workforce (teachers), including recruitment and capacity building
Livelihoods
Building a resilient and sustainable livelihood ecosystem in tribal areas by enhancing market access, access to credit, value addition and design support
Awards:-
First Prize – Rs. 5 Lakhs
Second Prize – Rs. 4 Lakhs
Third Prize – Rs. 3 Lakhs
Deadline:- 15-07-2026
