PROGRAM
CSR & Sustainability Innovation Lab
Co-design cohorts, fund innovation labs, and engage employees. CSR contributions producing measurable, reportable outcomes.
Who it's for
- Corporates with CSR obligations (above Rs.5cr profit)
- Sustainability and ESG teams
- Companies seeking employee-engagement tied to real impact
- CSR foundations and giving programs
How the partnership works
Discovery Call
We understand your CSR/ESG objectives, budget, and reporting requirements.
Program Co-Design
Together we design a cohort tailored to your focus areas, geography, and impact goals.
Cohort Sponsorship
Fund a 12-week cohort under your company brand in your chosen districts.
Employee Engagement
Optional mentor and volunteer program connecting your team with cohort participants.
Impact Reporting
Quarterly and annual CSR-compliant impact reports with verified outcome data.
Renewal & Scale
Multi-year, milestone-based partnership with expanding reach and co-branded visibility.
What you get
How it works
Discovery Call
30-minute call to understand your CSR objectives and check fit.
Co-Design
We design a cohort and reporting structure tailored to your requirements.
Agreement
Partnership agreement, compliance documentation, and first tranche.
Program Delivery
Cohort runs with your branding, regular progress updates.
Reporting
Quarterly impact reports, annual CSR report ready for board submission.
Renewal
Multi-year options with expanded scope and deeper impact.
Partnership tiers
Cohort Partner (Rs.15L+): Sponsor one cohort, co-branded, quarterly impact report. Innovation Partner (Rs.50L+): Multiple cohorts + co-designed program + employee engagement. Flagship Partner (Rs.1.5Cr+): Multi-district program, dedicated reporting team, board-level review.
Frequently asked questions
Is this CSR-compliant under the Companies Act?
Yes. Swanirbhar is registered under 12A and 80G, and contributions qualify under Schedule VII (ii) -- livelihood enhancement projects and (x) -- rural development.
What does the reporting look like?
Quarterly progress reports with enrolment, completion, income, and venture data. Annual CSR report formatted for board submission.
Can our employees be involved?
Yes. We offer structured mentor, judge, and skills-volunteer roles for your team. Employee engagement is included in Innovation and Flagship tiers.
Is there co-branding?
Yes. Your company name and logo appear on cohort materials, certificates, and public communications for your sponsored program.
Can we do a multi-year partnership?
Yes. We strongly prefer multi-year commitments -- they allow deeper co-design, better outcomes, and more meaningful impact stories for your reports.
How are funds used?
Cohort operations (training, mentors, materials), scholarships, and field delivery. Detailed breakdown in every report.
Ready to partner with us?
Schedule a call with our partnerships team to discuss your CSR objectives.