Ahmedabad | July 14, 2026:
Synopsis
- Applications Surge: Strong stream of applications following nationwide outreach.
- Scale: Campaign covered 48 campuses across 8 cities (Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Patna, Kochi, Bhopal, Indore).
- Reach: Engaged 50,000+ students in under 10 days.
- Focus: Introduced thousands of young innovators to Vande Bharatam, launched by Mr. Gautam Adani.
- Impact: One of the most-registered entrepreneurship programmes at the campus level in recent months.
Announcement
Vande Bharatam, the nationwide initiative launched by Mr. Gautam Adani to discover, nurture, and empower India’s next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, is seeing strong early momentum.
Following an extensive outreach campaign across India’s premier educational institutions—including IITs, IIMs, NITs, and leading universities—the initiative has received a steady stream of applications.
In just 10 days, the campaign engaged 50,000+ students across 48 campuses in 8 cities, reflecting the growing entrepreneurial spirit among India’s youth.
Outreach Campaign
- On-ground activations across campuses.
- Branded LED vans, promoter-led interactions, audiovisual showcases, and QR-enabled registrations.
- Direct engagement with students at their institutions.
- Applications received from nearly every campus visited.
Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group: “Educational institutions are where ideas are challenged, confidence is built and aspirations begin to take shape. They provide the ideal environment to encourage young minds to think differently, innovate fearlessly and believe that their ideas can make a difference. Through Vande Bharatam, we want to give every innovator a platform to learn, grow and turn ideas into meaningful solutions. The response we have received has been truly encouraging, and I hope many more aspiring innovators from across the country will come forward and be part of this journey.”
Diversity of Applications
Entries span multiple sectors:
- Technology & AI
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Education
- Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Retail & Consumer Solutions
Applications represent innovators at different stages: ideas, prototypes, early-stage ventures, and established businesses.
Programme Benefits
- Shortlisted participants gain access to:
- Mentorship
- Incubation support
- Industry leader engagement
- Strategic partnerships
- Selected participants advance to the national finale in Ahmedabad, showcasing ideas before an esteemed jury.
About Vande Bharatam
Vande Bharatam is a nationwide entrepreneurship and innovation initiative launched by Mr. Gautam Adani to identify, nurture, and showcase entrepreneurial talent from every State and Union Territory of India.
Through a structured selection process, mentorship opportunities, and a national finale, the programme aims to broaden access to entrepreneurial opportunity and support the next generation of Indian innovators.
Mr. Rajeev Khandelwal, acclaimed actor, television host, and entrepreneur, serves as the Ambassador and Host, championing the mission of amplifying entrepreneurial talent across India.
Media Queries: Roy Paul – Roy.Paul@adani.com
