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About Skill India Digital Accelerator
Skill India Digital has established itself as a comprehensive platform for skill development and career advancement in India. To further its impact, the program aims to identify and explore opportunity areas where startups and innovators can contribute, enhancing the platform's effectiveness and reach.
T-Hub, in collaboration with NSDC and HDFC Bank, is launching Skill India Digital Accelerator - to identify and support startups with grants that are addressing the challenges of the modern dynamic workforce through innovative technologies.
Objectives
Secure Grants to Fuel Your Startup Growth
The program aims to nurture 8-10 promising startups within specific thematic areas by offering unparalleled support and grants. These selected startups will play a pivotal role in advancing the capabilities of the workforce, pushing the boundaries of what's possible within skill development and employment readiness.
Enhancing the Skill India Digital Platform
By partnering with innovative startups, the program aims to amplify the adoption and functionality of NSDC's Skill India Digital Platform, enrich its features, and make it more accessible to a wider audience. This includes gig workers, service providers, startups, corporates, academic institutions, and non-profits, ultimately creating a more inclusive and comprehensive ecosystem for skill development.
Why Join the Skill India Digital Accelerator?
- Support and Grants: Selected startups will receive essential support and grants to bring their innovative solutions to life.
- Amplify Impact: Contribute to a nationwide effort to enhance skill development, directly impacting India's workforce and economy.
- Broaden Your Reach: Work with NSDC's Skill India Digital Platform to expand your solution's impact to a diverse user base.
- Drive Inclusion: Play a key role in making skill development accessible to underserved communities and sectors.
Thematic Areas
Opportunity Discovery
Multilingual Content and Interface
Screening and Verification
Demand Aggregation
Financial Inclusion for Gig Workers
Government Scheme Coverage
Upskilling & Skill Enhancement
Entrepreneurship Development
AI Personalised Recommendations
Skills Marketplace
Collaborative Partners
NSDC
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a unique public private partnership (PPP) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India. It was established with the objective to catalyse the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation. NSDC provides support to Training Organizations, Enterprises, Start-ups, Companies, Academia and any other relevant organizations that are creating an impact in the skilling ecosystem by opening up/enabling a world of aspirational opportunities for India's youth.
HDFC
Parivartan, HDFC Bank’s social initiative has been a catalyst in transforming the lives of millions of people in India. It aims to contribute towards the economic and social development of the country by sustainably empowering its communities. Its wide range of interventions spanning across different social causes, has brought about the desired change in the remotest parts of the country. Parivartan has uplifted rural lives, create water structures, revolutionised education, supported social start-ups and opened pathways towards financial independence through sustainable livelihood initiatives.
T-Hub
T-Hub leads is India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and strives to create an impact for startups, corporations, and other ecosystem stakeholders. T-Hub’s ambition extends beyond being a regional leader to becoming a global force in innovation and entrepreneurship. We see T-Hub as an epicenter where startups, through collaboration, partnerships, and unwavering support, undergo a metamorphosis into global disruptors. Spanning across 5,85,000 sq ft, with a capacity to hold up to 1000 startups, the massive infrastructure is more than just an incubator.
About T-Hub
T-Hub leads is India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and strives to create an impact for startups, corporations, and other ecosystem stakeholders. T-Hub’s ambition extends beyond being a regional leader to becoming a global force in innovation and entrepreneurship. We see T-Hub as an epicenter where startups, through collaboration, partnerships, and unwavering support, undergo a metamorphosis into global disruptors. Spanning across 5,85,000 sq ft, with a capacity to hold up to 1000 startups, the massive infrastructure is more than just an incubator.
About NSDC
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company. It was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives. It’s objective is to contribute significantly to the overall target of skilling up of people in India, mainly by fostering private sector initiatives in skill development programmes and to provide funding.
About HDFC
Parivartan, HDFC Bank’s social initiative has been a catalyst in transforming the lives of millions of people in India. It aims to contribute towards the economic and social development of the country by sustainably empowering its communities. Its wide range of interventions spanning across different social causes, has brought about the desired change in the remotest parts of the country. Parivartan has uplifted rural lives, create water structures, revolutionised education, supported social start-ups and opened pathways towards financial independence through sustainable livelihood initiatives.
Program Schedule
2024
Applications Close
Cohort Announcement
- Pitch & Presentation
Shortlisted startups present their business plans to a panel of experts, showcasing business, vision Projections and strategy.
- Grant Approval
Joint committee based on evaluation criteria, findings and presentations make final decisions on grant allocation.
Startup Collboration with NSDC
FAQs
Growth-stage startups that are registered in India and have an innovative technology solution that can be applied to prescribed focus areas (themes).
Initial screening criteria include factors such as relevance to the challenge, feasibility, and potential impact.
If your startup advances to the next round, you will receive a notification about a product pitch via email, further for the subsequent screening process.
Finalists will receive communication regarding Demo Day preparations, including guidance on refining pitches and key details for the live presentation.
Winning startups will receive grants and potential collaboration opportunities with NSDC and T-Hub. Details of the rewards will be communicated upon the announcement of winners.
Once an application is submitted, editing may be restricted. Ensure all information is accurate before finalising your submission.
No, duplicate submissions will be removed. If a startup addresses multiple focus areas, please mention them in the form.
