Impact at a Glance

IIT Bombay and Groww Foundation have launched a multi-component programme at the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE) to support student teams in translating academic ideas into real-world solutions.

• The initiative includes the creation of the Groww Innovation Space, a 15,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility providing early-stage innovators with workspace, infrastructure, mentorship, and structured evaluation frameworks.
• An annual Grand Challenge will invite interdisciplinary teams of students, researchers, and faculty to develop solutions in areas such as holistic education, sustainable livelihoods, healthcare, and women’s empowerment.
• Over the four-year programme, approximately 100 student-faculty teams will be supported each year as a formal part of their entrepreneurship and capstone coursework, enabling nearly 400 teams to receive rigorous academic guidance, prototype support, and potential incubation opportunities.

The partnership aims to combine academic expertise with strategic philanthropic support to accelerate translational research and deep-tech innovation in India.

Leadership Insight

“This partnership with Groww Foundation represents a significant step in strengthening India’s deep-tech innovation pipeline. By bringing together structured programmes and a dedicated innovation space, we are creating a comprehensive pathway for students to translate ideas into solutions. This collaboration reinforces IIT Bombay’s commitment to nurturing technologically skilled and socially conscious innovators.”

— Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay

Strategic Alignment: Building India’s Deep-Tech Innovation Ecosystem

By combining IIT Bombay’s academic excellence with Groww Foundation’s strategic support, this collaboration strengthens India’s translational research and student entrepreneurship ecosystem. The programme provides a clear pathway from ideation to implementation, equipping young innovators to tackle large-scale social and developmental challenges while fostering a culture of technology-driven enterprise.