Innovation that serves society.
The Social Innovation Program supports founders whose primary metric is impact. Whether you are improving rural healthcare delivery, building affordable education tools, or creating sustainable agricultural solutions, we help you design a model that is both impactful and financially sustainable. The program connects you with domain experts, government departments, CSR funders, and impact investors.
What You Get
Impact Model Design
Frameworks to measure impact and build financially sustainable models.
Domain Experts
Mentors with deep experience in healthcare, education, agriculture, and public services.
CSR & Grant Access
Connections to CSR programs, foundations, and impact-focused grant funding.
Government Linkages
Support in partnering with government departments for pilots and scale.
How it Works
Problem Immersion
Ground-level research and stakeholder mapping to deeply understand the problem.
Pilot & Measure
Run community pilots with clear impact metrics and iterate on the model.
Sustain & Scale
Secure impact funding and partnerships to scale what works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do social enterprises need to be non-profits?
No. We support both non-profit and for-profit social enterprises, as long as impact is central to the model.
Which sectors do you focus on?
Healthcare, education, environment, rural development, agriculture, and public services — though other impact areas are considered.
Can you help with CSR funding?
Yes. We actively connect eligible startups with corporate CSR initiatives and foundations in our partner network.
Ready to join?
Apply to the Social Innovation Program and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey with Thiran.
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