Apply For Next Bharat Thinking

This program offers insights into India’s urban informal and rural economies, entrepreneurial mindset (Jugaad), and innovation through IIMA lectures, fieldwork, and networking with startups, NGOs, universities, and VCs in Bangalore.

Empowering Impact Entrepreneurs to Scale Their Impact

OUR GOAL

Understanding India's urban informal and rural economies for new market creation

Understanding India's urban informal and rural economies for new market creation

Who is this program for?

Japanese comopany / Organization

who want to understand next billion market

OUTCOMEs

What’s in it for you?

Program Duration

Your 10 days Immersive Journey

Total Duration

10 days

Starting from

Nov 2025

Session type

On ground

For

10 Days

Where

On site

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NEXT STEP

Your journey begins here !

Step 01

Application Review

Step 02

Interviews

Step 03

Final Selection

What sets impact entrepreneurs apart?

Find out if you are one of the Impact Entrepreneur

FAQs

As a student how can I be part of the projects?

We closely work with students as interns. Refer to the Career page for current opportunities.

How can I learn more about specific projects?

Email us to sic@nextbharat.ventures or reach out to the respective project members.

What opportunities are available for entrepreneurs?

Next Bharat supported entrepreneurs can work with Suzuki Innovation Centre for joint validation projects or research.

Can joint academic research projects also be possible?

If you are a full time faculty member, please apply for Suzuki Next Bharat fellowship program. Joint R&D research projects are on a case to case basis where our project team reaches out to research labs

Are there any opportunities for NGOs to partner in rural development initiatives?

We work with NGOs for on-ground research and implementation.

Can individuals from rural communities participate in these initiatives?

Absolutely! We actively involve local villagers in project execution, skill development, and employment generation efforts.

We’d love to hear from you! Send your application request or just drop us a “Hi” at Programs@nextbharat.ventures

Make sure to include your name, contact details, and a short introduction in your email.

BRAVO!

You are an Impact Entrepreneur and you have 90%+ chances to get shortlisted