The Innovators Are Advancing Education, Accessibility and Inclusion
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 17 June 2026: Kamyab Grants 2026 has awarded equity-free grants totaling Rs16 lakh to four early-stage entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions in education, accessibility, assistive technology and inclusion. The initiative, led by entrepreneur and investor Ajay Gupta through the Hum Honge Kamyab Foundation, seeks to identify and support founders building scalable solutions to address pressing social challenges.
The recognition and grant disbursement ceremony was held at the R&I Auditorium, IIT Delhi, in the presence of Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, as the Chief Guest, and Shri Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), as the Guest of Honour.
The vision behind Kamyab Grants emerged through engagement with innovators, educators and changemakers via the Saksham Yatra Podcast. Building upon these conversations and insights, the Saksham Yatra was launched as an on-ground initiative to connect directly with aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and students across the country. Flagged off in Delhi by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the journey travelled across multiple cities before culminating in New Delhi, helping identify promising founders and innovative ideas through extensive outreach and engagement.
For the 2026 edition, applications were invited from entrepreneurs across India between 8 March and 25 March 2026. The programme received more than 300 applications from innovators representing 25+ states and 100+ cities. More than 550 founders and startups were engaged through the outreach and evaluation process, while 278 applicants submitted detailed pitch decks for consideration.
The applicant pool reflected both diversity and quality. Women founders accounted for nearly 29 per cent of applications, while more than 50 participating ventures were working in the disability sector. Founders from premier institutions, including IITs and IIMs, were also represented among the applicants.
Following preliminary screening and detailed assessments, shortlisted founders advanced through multiple stages of evaluation, including founder interactions, business reviews and pitching sessions conducted in Lucknow, Jaipur and New Delhi. Final selections were made on the basis of innovation, problem-solving capability, scalability, impact potential and long-term sustainability.
In addition to grant funding, selected entrepreneurs will receive mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and sector experts, visibility support, access to a network of more than 1,300 schools and universities for potential collaborations and pilot programmes, and opportunities to connect with collaborators, supporters and investors who can help strengthen and scale their ventures.
The recipients of Kamyab Grants 2026 are:
The Accessible Nation (TAN) is an accessibility-first platform designed to help persons with disabilities, senior citizens and individuals with limited digital confidence access essential services independently. Through accessible design, voice-enabled assistance and integrated service access, TAN promotes digital inclusion, mobility and independent living.
SignSetu is a Deaf-focused EdTech platform that supports English reading and writing through sign language-enabled, visual and interactive learning experiences. Designed with accessibility at its core, the platform seeks to create greater educational, professional and independent living opportunities for Deaf learners.
GlimpseTech has developed an AI-powered vision enhancement solution for individuals with low vision. Combining wearable technology with intelligent visual assistance, the solution helps users read, navigate and perform everyday tasks with greater confidence, independence and ease.
ExamPredict is an AI-powered platform that helps competitive examination aspirants prepare more effectively through predictive question analysis, personalised guidance and exam-focused learning support, enabling students to optimise their preparation and improve learning outcomes.
In addition to the grant recipients, eight innovators were recognised through inclusion in the Kamyab Watch List 2026, which highlights promising ventures demonstrating strong potential, innovative thinking and a commitment to addressing meaningful social challenges.
Commenting on the initiative, Ajay Gupta said: "India's future will be shaped by entrepreneurs who are solving meaningful problems with innovation, purpose and perseverance. Through Kamyab Grants, our objective is not only to provide financial support but also to create an enabling ecosystem that helps promising founders strengthen their ideas, expand their impact and contribute meaningfully to society. We are encouraged by the quality of applications received from across the country and remain committed to supporting founders who are creating positive change through innovation."
The selected ventures collectively address challenges across education, disability inclusion, assistive technology and digital accessibility, reflecting the programme's commitment to supporting innovations that create more inclusive opportunities for underserved communities.
About Kamyab Grants
Kamyab Grants is an initiative of the Hum Honge Kamyab Foundation led by entrepreneur and investor Ajay Gupta. The programme supports early-stage entrepreneurs working in education, accessibility, disability inclusion and social innovation through equity-free grants, mentorship, ecosystem access and visibility opportunities.
