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Adani’s Vande Bharatam picks first cohort from 26,000 entries
Gautam Adani's Vande Bharatam initiative has selected its first cohort of innovators from over 26,000 applications across India. The programme received entries from every state and union territory, with ideas spanning mobility,…
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Gautam Adani's Vande Bharatam initiative has selected its first cohort of innovators from over 26,000 applications across India. The programme received entries from every state and union territory, with ideas spanning mobility, sustainability, technology, agriculture, defence, healthcare, manufacturing and education. The selected participants will undergo an immersive week of mentorship and interactions with industry leaders, culminating in a finale on 14 August where winners receive the Vande Bharatam Trophy. The initiative aims to discover and support grassroots talent beyond traditional entrepreneurial hubs.
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The usual hype around corporate philanthropy masks a harder question: will this initiative create lasting change or just a splashy event? The real test is not how many apply but how many innovations actually reach the market. Watch for the survival rate of these startups after the programme ends.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
