Tata Social Enterprise Challenge

Launched in 2012, Tata Social Enterprise Challenge is a pioneering initiative of the Tata Group, in partnership with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), aimed at discovering and supporting India's emerging early-stage social enterprises. Our mission is to foster sustainable, scalable, and measurable social impact while building a robust ecosystem for social entrepreneurship. 🔍 Stages of Business Plan Contest: 1. Impact Proposal Round: Participants submit a detailed 'Impact Proposal' outlining the societal needs they address and impact their venture creates 2. Pre-Qualifier Rounds: We shortlist Top 100 teams, followed by regional pitching sessions across four zones to identify Top 50 semi-finalists. 3. Seed Round: The Top 10 selected entrepreneurs pitch to the TSEC seed committee as well as impact investors from the start-up ecosystem, giving them direct access to funding and mentorship. 4. Grand Finale: We support all the Top 50 teams in the Grand Finale. These teams will present their innovative enterprises to a distinguished panel of judges, including TATA Business Leaders, CEOs/Founders of Social VCs, Impact Investors and esteemed faculty from IIM Calcutta. 2024 Highlight: TSEC received 16,000+ applications for the 12th edition, with 114 participants progressing through the pre-qualifier rounds. 📩 Connect with us to learn more about TSEC and our journey toward a sustainable future! https://www.tatasechallenge.org/