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Young Founders Get Rs 1 Lakh to Launch Ideas
19 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Fellowship supports founders aged 18-23 with Rs 100,000.
- Six-month program focuses on purpose, resilience, and well-being.
- Applications close November 30, 2025, for January 2026 start.
The Young Minds Fellowship has opened applications for its first cohort, targeting entrepreneurs aged 18 to 23. This equity-free initiative offers a six-month program with Rs 1,00,000 in financial support, designed to nurture young founders working on early-stage concepts.
The fellowship emphasizes developing purpose, actionable skills, and resilience, alongside emotional well-being. Supported by experienced mentors, participants will receive stipends, guidance, and workshops on essential business topics, culminating in a demo day.
Applications are open until November 30, 2025, with the program beginning in January 2026, creating a vital support network for the next generation of innovators.
