About the Opportunity TEJAS Udbhav - Tribal Innovation & Impact Programme is a special initiative under the TEJAS Initiative of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai. The programme aims to identify, encourage and support promising ideas and innovations that address challenges faced by tribal communities across India. The programme invites tribal youth, students, entrepreneurs and young changemakers/innovators to present innovative solutions that can contribute to inclusive development, community empowerment and sustainable impact. Applicants with ideas addressing challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, technology, environment, culture, tourism and community development are encouraged to apply. Who Can Apply? The programme welcomes applications from: Tribal innovators. Students. Entrepreneurs. Young changemakers and innovators. Ideas addressing challenges faced by tribal communities across India are encouraged. Applicants should demonstrate the relevance of the problem, the innovative nature of their solution and its potential for meaningful impact. Areas of Innovation Applications may focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Education: Improving educational access, learning opportunities and outcomes.
Healthcare: Addressing healthcare accessibility and community well-being.
Technology: Developing innovative technological solutions to practical challenges.
Environment: Promoting environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.
Culture: Preserving and promoting tribal heritage, traditions and indigenous knowledge.
Tourism: Developing responsible and community-oriented tourism opportunities.
Community Development: Strengthening livelihoods, local capabilities and inclusive development. Application Process and Timeline
Stage 1: Online Application Interested applicants must submit their applications through the designated online application platform by 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST . Applicants should clearly explain the problem they seek to address, their proposed solution, its innovative aspects and the potential impact.
Venue
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, India