Our Work · Diversity & Inclusion

Building inclusive pathways to entrepreneurship.

Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives lead. We remove the barriers that keep talented founders from funding, mentorship, and networks.

WHY IT MATTERS

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't.

Founders from historically marginalised communities still face systemic barriers to capital, networks, and business opportunities. Investing in diverse entrepreneurs strengthens livelihoods — and produces solutions that are more innovative, more representative, and more responsive to what society actually needs.

Founders in a peer learning circle at an inclusive incubation program
PROGRAM

LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Incubation

One of India's earliest dedicated incubation programs for LGBTQIA+ founders. Across two cohorts, 14 entrepreneurs received leadership coaching, mentorship, enterprise development, peer learning, and access to funding — proof that intentionally inclusive ecosystems help founders build resilient, impactful ventures.

An incubation cohort of entrepreneurs at Surge Impact Foundation
EXPANDING

Disability inclusion is next.

We're extending this work to entrepreneurs with disabilities and innovators building for persons with disabilities — strengthening capabilities, opening networks, and creating pathways to inclusive innovation and economic participation.

Partners and program teams collaborating at a roundtable
Impact

Inclusion, counted.

14LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs supported across 2 cohorts
88jobs created
10,000+people positively impacted; 5,000+ direct beneficiaries
₹69.78 Lin direct financial support facilitated
₹22 Lin additional external funding mobilised

Identity should never decide who gets to build.

Founders and partners — join us in making entrepreneurship genuinely open.

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