Pune: The 13th edition of the National Conference on Social Innovation (NCSI), the flagship initiative of the Pune International Centre (PIC), is set to take place in November 2025 in Pune.
The annual event aims to spotlight India’s most promising social innovators who are creating measurable impact across urban, rural, and tribal regions.
Organized by PIC – India’s premier independent think tank founded in 2011 – National Conference on Social Innovation serves as a powerful bridge between grassroots innovators and industry stakeholders such as CSR leaders, impact investors, incubators, and grant agencies.
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Applications Open for National Conference on Social Innovation – NCSI 2025
The call for applications for NCSI 2025 is now live. Social entrepreneurs working on scalable, high-impact solutions to India’s developmental challenges are encouraged to apply and showcase their work.
What Finalists Receive:
- ₹50,000 cash prize in each of the three categories: Urban, Rural, and Tribal.
- A chance to present live before a distinguished panel of corporates, funders, and incubators during the in-person event in Pune.
- Entry into the Social Enterprise Mentorship Programme (SEMP) – a 9-month accelerator-style mentoring initiative.
- Full access to the Shared Service Centre for Social Enterprises (SSC-SE) offering subsidized services in areas such as digital marketing, legal compliance, audit, branding, and IPR.
- Unmatched networking and collaboration opportunities with leading organizations in CSR, impact funding, and philanthropy.
About Pune International Centre (PIC)
Founded in September 2011, Pune International Centre brings together a diverse pool of over 500 members, including eminent individuals, national institutions, and corporates from across India and the world.
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With focus areas spanning policy research, education, innovation, and sustainability, PIC plays a critical role in shaping inclusive development discourse in India.
The National Conference on Social Innovation is one of PIC’s flagship initiatives aimed at building a vibrant ecosystem of changemakers and social entrepreneurs contributing to India’s inclusive growth story.
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