A social innovation catalyst program - CSR initiative by Tietoevry and NASSCOM

Tietoevry partnered with NASSCOM Foundation on the "Tech for Good" program, an initiative that closely aligns with our company's vision of creating purposeful technology that reinvents the world for good. Professionals from Tietoevry mentored eight non-profits over three months to guide them on using technology to address some of their key social challenges.

It is called the ‘Social Innovation Catalyst’ program and is meant to foster innovative use of technology to create social impact. The program aims to drive technology-led innovation for the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) population, by developing solutions to address gaps in key developmental areas and foster inclusive growth.

The objective of the ‘Social Innovation Catalyst’ initiative is to empower and encourage NGOs and other non-profit organizations to use technology and build solutions for solving day-to-day problems faced by communities. Through this initiative, we want to help NGOs working in Healthcare, Financial Inclusion and EduTech by providing them with catalytic grants along with the opportunity to connect with mentors who can offer insights and advice and help them build relevant solutions and scale their reach to intended social sectors.

Over 170+ NGO applicants working in Healthcare, Financial Inclusion and Education Tech domains participated and Top 20 were shortlisted by Tietoevry India and NASSCOM Foundation.Our colleagues mentored eight non-profits over three months to guide them on using technology to address some of their key social challenges. A Jury presentation culminated recently wherein, the Top 8 NGOs after 3 months of mentorship from professionals at Tietoevry India , showcased their efforts to a jury comprising of Sharanayya Kantikar, Head of Digital Innovation, EVRY India,A Tietoevry Company; Sarang Dewaikar, Head of European Deliveries, Tietoevry Create India and Vishal Thakur, Head - Tech for Good, NASSCOM Foundation.

This was followed by winner announcement of the Top 3 NGOs - Nourishing School, Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association (IDEA), and Missing Link Trust who received catalytic grants.The other five non-profits - Indian Music Experience Museum (IME), Muskaan PAPEID Society, Renovatio Foundation, Key Education Foundation (KEF), and Sampark Sathi were also appreciated for their innovative idea and were awarded appreciation grants for the due impact on society and communities.

Tietoevry India extends appreciation to all the mentors and coordinators who contributed to the effort in this social and noble cause.

CSR initiative featured

Tietoevry's Social Innovation Catalyst Program - Tech For Good with NASSCOM Foundation is recognized and featured in several press publications.

Click to learn more - The Statesman Delhi, indiafrontline.com, techphlie.com, csrtoday.org, indiacsr.in,thecsrjournal.in,Deccan Herald.

Click to see what the winning NGOs had to say about the 'Tech for Good' social initiative -

Nourishing Schools Foundation

Renovatio Foundation

Missing Link Trust

For more information, write to us at - info.ind@tietoevry.com

'Tech for Good' : Tietoevry - NASSCOM Foundation CSR initiative