Adani Group Launches ‘Vande Bharatam’ Initiative to Support Entrepreneurs Across India

The Adani Group has launched ‘Vande Bharatam’, a nationwide entrepreneurship initiative aimed at identifying and supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers from across India. The programme seeks to provide emerging founders with access to mentorship, investor networks, incubation support, and strategic opportunities beyond traditional startup ecosystems.

The initiative will cover all 36 states and union territories, more than 800 districts, and multiple Indian languages, enabling wider participation from entrepreneurs across the country. Applications for the programme opened on June 24 and are open to individuals across age groups, professional backgrounds, and stages of entrepreneurship, including those with ideas, prototypes, early-stage ventures, or established businesses.

Participants can submit solutions across sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, sustainability, traditional crafts, and community-driven innovations. The programme is designed to identify grassroots entrepreneurs and provide them with the support required to scale their ideas and businesses.

Following the evaluation process, 75 shortlisted finalists will be invited to Ahmedabad for an intensive mentorship programme. The finalists will receive guidance from investors, business leaders, and industry experts, along with opportunities for incubation support, strategic partnerships, and networking.

The initiative is expected to culminate around India’s Independence Day, aligning with the Adani Group’s broader focus on encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation emerging from Tier II, Tier III, and smaller cities across the country.

With India’s startup ecosystem expanding beyond major hubs such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR, programmes focused on discovering entrepreneurs from diverse regions are gaining importance in creating broader access to capital, mentorship, and market opportunities.