Connecting innovators with industry leaders and mentors: Adani’s ‘Vande Bharatam’ initiative selects first cohort from 26,000 entries – Details

Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani launched initiative, Vande Bharatam, has selected its first cohort. The programme aims to connect innovators with industry leaders and mentors so young innovators can turn their ideas into actionable opportunities and wider visibility for their work. The initiative received over 26,000 applications from young innovators from across the country, out of which, the first cohort has been selected.

The Adani-led initiative received applications from every State and Union Territory, with ideas spanning mobility, sustainability, technology, agriculture, defence, healthcare, manufacturing, education and other sectors.

Speaking on the launch of the first cohort, Mr Gautam Adani said: “When I look at these innovators, I see the possibilities of tomorrow’s Bharat. Talent has no city limits and opportunity should not have them either. Years from now, I hope we will look back at this first cohort and see among them the founders and innovators who went on to build enterprises that transformed Bharat. This is their initial chapter. And it is Vande Bharatam’s first chapter too.”

How the cohort was selected for the Gautam Adani led initiative Vande Bharatam and the road ahead

The vision behind the launch of the initiative was the belief that talent is everywhere, even though opportunities may not be. The candidates were tested through a rigorous process, which included multiple stages of screening.

The cohort selected will take part in Vande Bharatam Immersive Week, featuring mentorship sessions, interactions with business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts, and successive rounds of evaluation. The program will culminate in the Vande Bharatam Grand Finale on 14 August, where outstanding innovators will be recognised and presented with the Vande Bharatam Trophy.

Written by Nupur J Sharma
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