Deshpande Foundation

About US

Addressing Grassroots Problems through Innovation, Collaboration and Sustainability

We have constantly worked towards recognizing and addressing the challenges of rural and semi-urban India. We focus on creating better, faster, inclusive and economical solutions in the areas of Agriculture, Micro-Entrepreneurship, Skilling, and Startups. We believe in navigating a unique path as a social enterprise, harnessing a blend of business excellence and compassion of not-for-profits.

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Impact

72000 farmers benefited | 12000+ farm ponds
72000 farmers benefited | 12000+ farm ponds
14860+ students benefited - Skill in Village
14860+ students benefited - Skill in Village
473+ government NaliKali teachers trained - EarlySpark
473+ government NaliKali teachers trained - EarlySpark
18776+ students trained -  SkillPlus-R & SkillPlus
18776+ students trained - SkillPlus-R & SkillPlus
4900+ micro-entrepreneurs supported
4900+ micro-entrepreneurs supported
440+ startups supported
440+ startups supported

Initiative

Agriculture Initiatives

Initiatives to fulfil the primary needs of the farming community and bring about their economic prosperity.

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Deshpande Skilling

Empowering rural youth to become a part of India’s growth story.

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Micro-Entrepreneurship & livelihood Development Program (MELDP)

Helping small and local entrepreneurs build their businesses and grow to their fullest potential.

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Deshpande Startups

A Living Laboratory for Entrepreneurs.

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Partners

  • Tata Trust
  • SBI
  • DTS
  • LTI – Lets Solve
  • HDFC Bank
  • Sidbi

Global Presence

  • Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre
  • EforAll
  • GDC – Stem to Startup
  • Pond-Deshpande Centre
  • MIT Deshpande Center
  • RISE