Pune: The COEP Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, supported by DST, Government of India, and MSINS, Government of Maharashtra, has announced the 2nd edition of the COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025, inviting social entrepreneurs and innovators to submit impactful ideas that address sustainability, inclusivity, and environmental challenges.
Set to be held in the third week of August 2025, the summit aims to foster scalable innovations that contribute to India’s social and environmental progress.
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The initiative is open to social innovators and early-stage startups working across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, carbon reduction, waste-to-wealth, livelihood creation, and SDG-aligned innovations.
Key Highlights of COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025:
- INR 50,000 grants to the Top 3 winners under the Dr. Gauri Shah Best Ideation Award
- Incubation and mentorship support at Bhau Institute, Pune
- Recognition for Top 10 teams with certificates and mementos
- Keynote addresses, panel discussions, and live presentations by top social innovators
Social innovation is not just about creating new solutions; it’s about reshaping the way we think and act to build a better society for all.
The COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025 builds on the incubator’s impactful legacy of nurturing over 350+ startups, generating 1,500+ jobs, and facilitating the creation of 130+ IPs.
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Supported by flagship programs such as Startup India Seed Fund, DST NIDHI Prayas, NIDHI SSP, and CSR initiatives, Bhau Institute is committed to enabling a vibrant ecosystem of mission-driven ventures.
Important Dates:
- Application Open: May 20, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Summit Event: 3rd Week of August 2025
How to Apply:
Interested innovators can register and submit their ideas via this link for COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025.
This is a golden opportunity for innovators to gain visibility, secure funding, and be part of India’s growing social impact ecosystem.
