National Conference on Social Innovation (NCSI) 2021

PIC, launched in September 2011, is an independent ‘Think Tank’ which deliberates on issues of national importance and contributes to policy-making in India. Its membership comprises 400+ eminent individuals, 50+ national institutes, and several leading corporations, from all over India and world, who pool together their resources, capabilities, and experience in shaping the papers and programmes produced by PIC.

One of PIC’s focus areas is Social Innovation. Our annual flagship programme, the National Conference on Social Innovation (NCSI) provides a platform to Social Innovators for showcasing their innovations in front of a tailored audience comprising CSR representatives, impact investors, and incubators.

• A cash award of Rs. 50,000/- for winners in each of the categories- Urban, Rural and Tribal.
• Opportunity to be a part of the two year mentoring programme called, Social Enterprise Mentorship Programme (SEMP).
• Free access to the Shared Service Centre for Social Enterprises (SSC-SE) where you can get affordable and quality service access to more than eight service areas such as, digital marketing, accounting and audit, product design, legal compliance, intellectual property rights etc.
• Showcasing your work and networking with more than 50 leading CSR/grant/donation/accelerator/impact investors.