Abhijit Patwardhan
Founder, Alt  Lyf
empowering problem solvers working on India's livelihood challenges
We incubate and accelerate social entrepreneurs building resilient livelihoods for marginalised communities across India.
the quiet crisis
the problem we are solving
01
poverty trap
Over 270 million Indians lack resilient livelihoods, trapped in cycles of poverty and vulnerability.
02
resource gap
Early-stage nonprofit entrepreneurs lack the resources, mentorship, and networks to scale their impact.
03
scale barrier
Proven livelihood models struggle to achieve scale due to limited funding and organisational capacity.
the path we walk
our approach
identify
We scout and select the most promising social entrepreneurs focused on livelihoods.
incubate
We provide early-stage support with grants, mentoring, and ecosystem connects.
accelerate
We help proven models scale with larger grants and organisational support.
connect
We build a thriving network of funders, mentors, and sector experts.
where ideas take flight
our programs
voices of change
stories that inspire
"the^delta has helped us understand what a resilient livelihood is, and that it can only happen through collaboration."
Manu & Safiya
Co-founders, Karya
"From the start, the^delta has helped us think about scale. This helped us think a lot bigger, and we have been able to do a lot more in the last three years than we thought we could."
Krutika
Co-founder, Farmers for Forests
wind beneath your wings
maximise your impact through
innovation grants
We offer grants of ₹15-200 lakhs to grow your impact and achieve scale.
ecosystem connects
Join an inspiring peer group and a supportive network of funders, subject matter experts and administrators.
dedicated mentoring
Hands-on guidance from India’s most eminent mentors and advisors.
ripples of change
our impact in numbers
100+
Nonprofits Incubated
7.5x
Average Grant Multiplier
100+
Alumni Network
₹45 Cr
Innovation Grants Disbursed
100+
nonprofits incubated
7.5x
average grant multiplier
100+
alumni network
₹45 Cr
innovation grants disbursed
people behind impact
meet our mentors
Arti Ahuja
IAS [retd] former Union Secretary, Labour & Employment
Gopichand Katragadda
Founder and CEO, Myelin Foundry
Gunish Chawla
MD Commercial Enterprise, Digital & SMB, ASEAN at AWS
Jagdeesh Puppala
CEO, Living Landscapes
Jugal Mohapatra
Former-IAS, Non-Executive Chairman, IIBX and FDRVC
Maneesh Dhir
Former Managing Director, Apple India
Nikunj Jhaveri
Chairman & Founder, Systems Plus Group of Companies
Paresh Parasnis
Former CEO, Piramal Foundation
Piyush Shah
Co‑Founder, InMobi
Raj Gilda
Co-founder, Lend A Hand India
Rekha Koita
Co-Founder, Koita Foundation
Richa Goswami
Non Executive Board Member, EQT AB
Samit Ghosh
Founder & Director, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
SK Jain
Founder & Managing Partner, RatnaTraya Capital
Sushant Dash
CEO, Tata Starbucks Ltd
Sushma Rajagopalan
Partner, Rittenhouse Ventures
T Koshy
Former Founding MD and CEO, ONDC
Ujwal Thakar
Former CEO, Pratham India Education Initiative
Umakant Soni
Chairman AI Foundry, Co-Founder and CEO, ARTPARK
Vivek Mathur
Former Partner, Elevation Capital
Ziaa Lalkaka
CEO, HT Parekh Foundation
stronger together
our partners
take the first step
not sure which program is right for you?
Reach out to us, we’ll help you find the best fit for your journey.
