Infosys Foundation Onboards Deshpande Startups to Incubate Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2025 Winners, with 8 Startups Receiving Mentorship to Scale their Social Innovations

Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has onboarded Deshpande Startups to establish an incubation program for the winners of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2025. The incubation program aims to empower the winning innovators to leverage their strengths and help scale their innovations for last mile impact.

Based in Hubballi, Karnataka, Deshpande Startups will provide a structured incubation program funded by the Infosys Foundation. The program is designed to sharpen strategic focus to scale impact and strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities through one-on-one mentorship and guidance.

Aarohan Award winners will receive technological support, product reviews and strategic guidance for better market access. The program will also enhance their fundraising readiness through pitch refinement and financial preparedness, while connecting them with CSR stakeholders and impact investors.

With the incubation support, Infosys Foundation has further strengthened the Aarohan initiative by creating a comprehensive platform that not only recognizes social innovation but also enables it to scale further, driving meaningful and lasting impact across communities.