17th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award India 2026
Jubilant Bhartia Foundation
📌About the event
The Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) Award India, organized by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in partnership with the Schwab Foundation, recognizes enablers of inclusive growth. It is designed for founders who implement practical and sustainable solutions to address challenges in health, education, and the environment. This award focuses on large-scale, system-change models that have demonstrable social impact across the country.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Social Impact and Environment
- Organizer: Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and Schwab Foundation
- Eligibility: Social Entrepreneurs and Organization Leaders
- Team Size: Individual (Founder/Leader)
- Effort Level: High
- Submission Type: Multi section Online Application
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 5 April, 2026
- Submission Date: 5 April, 2026
- Results Announcement: Late 2026
- Mode: Online (Finals: Offline)
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Recognition and Networking
- Prize Amount or Value: Winner joins the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship network
- Certificates: National Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Visibility and Showcase: Platform at the World Economic Forum (WEF) events
- Additional Perks: Strategic collaboration opportunities with global market leaders
🎯 What You Will Do
- Detail the social problem your organization is solving and your unique solution.
- Provide audited financials and demonstrable impact metrics for the last 3 years.
- Explain your organization’s potential to scale across different regions.
- Submit supporting documents verifying your strategic collaborations and governance.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Application Guide: A downloadable document with all 9 sections of questions.
- Support Email: Direct access to the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation team for queries.