Surge Impact Foundation
Empowers social entrepreneurs and driving sustainable development by accelerating impactful initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Gurgaon, Telangana
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Since
2012
The Surge Impact Foundation is an accelerator that helps social firms, CSR projects, and individuals achieve long-term development goals in India and Read morearound the world. The Foundation's mission is to build Telangana's largest Impact Ecosystem Network, nurture social entrepreneurs and changemakers, and pioneer activities that fit with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its work focuses on CSR advocacy and social enterprise support through a variety of programmes that target crucial issues such as climate action, diversity and inclusion, and constitutional literacy. The Surge Impact Foundation plays a key role in developing a positive impact on society and promoting long-term development in India and abroad.
Action
The foundation builds capacity for social entrepreneurs and changemakers through incubation, acceleration, mentorship, and CSR advocacy programs focused on areas like climate action, diversity and inclusion, and constitutional literacy.
Cause Area
Impact
Surge Impact Foundation has supported over 35 startups and social impact organizations, created employment for more than 200 people, disbursed funding of about INR 1.6 Crores, and helped beneficiaries attract over INR 10 crore in funding.
Vision & Mission
Their mission is to build Telangana's largest Impact Ecosystem Network, nurture social entrepreneurs and changemakers, and pioneer initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Programs
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Climate Action Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme
The Surge Impact Foundation has launched the Climate Action Entrepreneurship Incubation programme to address climate change in India and support climate entrepreneurs. The programme provides tailored support to entrepreneurs in the early stages of their ventures, focusing on financial and operational modelling, solution design, marketing, and impact measurement. It also promotes personal resilience and entrepreneurial competencies through leadership coaching and access to investors. Subject specific boot camps and technical experts help participants develop their ventures, while peer-to-peer learning and market linkages foster collaboration and growth. The programme offers ongoing alumni support to ensure long-term success and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs beyond the incubation period.
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Diversity & Inclusion Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme
The LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Incubation Program empowers and supports LGBTQIA+ social entrepreneurs, providing comprehensive 9-month support to individuals, NGOs, and for-profit enterprises working for LGBTQIA+ betterment. It includes training, coaching, and leadership development for an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants access a diverse network of advisors, mentors, and investors, facilitating valuable networking and learning. Expert-led sessions enhance skills, and peer-to-peer learning promotes knowledge exchange. An alumni community ensures ongoing collaboration. Seed grants are awarded based on idea potential, offering crucial financial assistance to kickstart and nurture ventures.
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Constitutional Literacy Programme
The programme aims to engage citizens of various age groups, identities, and social backgrounds across different geographical locations. It seeks to create a space that encourages individuals to understand, acknowledge, and practice constitutional values in their everyday lives, families, and communities. Through dialogues centred on constitutional values, the programme aims to foster psychosocial transformation in a safe and value-based environment. To further these objectives, SIF has organized events such as "Rap for Rajyangam" on Instagram; a gathering called "74 years of Indian Constitution" on Constitution Day at Lamakaan, and implemented a five-month Constitutional Literacy Module at Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) reaching out to adolescent girls.
Milestones & Track Record
The foundation has equipped 8,500 students with internet-enabled laptops, trained around 30 French students for a Young Changemakers program, and organized workshops for 900 engineering students on SDGs and social enterprise.
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAYCS0840D
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Registration ID
U80100TG2017NPL115027
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VO ID / Darpan ID
TS/2017/0169647
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12A
AAYCS0840DE20213
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80G
AAKCA8677NF20219
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FCRA
172270106
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
IIIT – International Institute of Information Technology, Vindhya C4, Gachibowli, Gurgaon, 500032
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)