Omidyar Network India

India is undergoing a rapid process of digitization, a pivotal tool for accelerating the country's development more efficiently and cost-effectively. The objective is to empower every Indian to feel confident and secure in their online interactions, harness the advantages of technology, and minimize potential harm from associated risks. To achieve this, there is a collective need to establish a flourishing and well-regulated digital and data-driven economy. Additionally, it is crucial to promote the widespread adoption of responsible technology practices, which encompass principles of inclusivity, privacy, security, transparency, and effective governance.
The organisation's investments span the following themes:
Informed and active internet users
Responsible tech by businesses
Inclusion and safeguards
Improving data governance policies

The aim is to enhance the educational and life skill achievements of Pre K-12 students and bolster the employability prospects of individuals either on the brink of entering the workforce or already engaged in it. Furthermore, the organisation aspires to invest in models that facilitate the proliferation of innovative employment opportunities on a large scale.
The investments span the following themes
PRE K-12: EDTECH
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Digital livelihoods
Structural barriers

The aim is to boost affordability and accessibility to essential products and services while creating opportunities by backing innovative technology companies operating in impactful sectors. These companies either serve the Next Half Billion (NHB) as customers, are owned by NHB individuals, and/or employ a significant number of NHB individuals.

The investments span the following themes:
Agriculture
EV ecosystem
Healthcare
SME Tech

The organisation has faith in the transformative potential of technology to render financial products more cost-effective, readily available, and user-friendly for underserved clientele. The investments are directed towards visionary entrepreneurs who pioneer innovative financial products and services geared towards enhancing the financial well-being of both the Next Half Billion (NHB) and MSMEs. Additionally, it allocates resources to support digital facilitators and market infrastructure that can expedite digital financial inclusion. This distinctive approach enables it to fund research efforts aimed at comprehending and mitigating the structural barriers hindering financial inclusion.
The investments span the following themes
NHB Financial health
MSME Financial health
Digital tools and enablers
Targeted market infrastructure

States

Maharashtra

The goal is to promote substantial social and economic advancement for both city residents and immigrants by encouraging inclusive and socially responsible urban development. The organisation's investments span the following themes:

Ease of living
Ease of earning
Resilient infrastructure
Inclusive collaboration