The ACT Fellowship is an opportunity for early to mid-career professionals to learn what it takes to leverage venture philanthropy for creating social impact at scale.If you’re looking to build your career in social impact, pivot your professional journey towards impact investing or hope to become a social entrepreneur, this program will offer you a platform to learn from leading investors and startup founders to help you gain real-world experience in venture philanthropy.
The ACT Fellowship is an intensive apprenticeship experience that enables you to learn what it means to apply venture capital principles to philanthropy.
As an ACT Fellow, you’ll work with one of our 4 focus areas i.e. ed-tech, public healthcare, climate action or gender inclusivity.
Fellows will work with the ACT team on a wide array of projects including sector research, dealflow sourcing, due diligence, investment pitches, portfolio management, impact assessment, collaborative programs, industry events & partnerships etc.
We’re highly selective about who we invite into the program to ensure that our Fellows have an incredible peer-learning experience as well.
All Fellows will be paid a stipend of Rs. 60,000 per month and each graduating Fellow, on successfully completing the program, will receive an experience letter from ACT.
Ambitious go-getters who can think on their feet, are hungry to learn, enjoy taking on challenges and can work both independently and as part of a team.
Individuals who deeply believe that innovation can accelerate social impact and are abreast of the latest technology trends in the impact space.
Aspiring change-makers who are genuinely interested in the social sector and want to catalyse meaningful change.
Sharp thinkers with a bias for action who are intrigued by the idea of applying venture capital principles to social impact.
The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the Fellowship is to be a resident Indian citizen, a graduate of any discipline from an accredited university in or outside India, have at least 2 years of full time work experience and based in or willing to relocate to either Bombay, Delhi or Bangalore for the duration of the program.
While we welcome applications from across all professional backgrounds, prior experience as a founder or in strategy consulting / investment banking / impact investing / social sector will be an added advantage.
ACT For Women
2023-24 Cohort
Divya Malhotra
The ACT Fellowship has been a transformative experience, offering numerous opportunities for learning and growth. It provided me with a deep understanding of how social entrepreneurship can create change at scale. Working with a diverse cohort enriched my journey through invaluable peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. I highly recommend this Fellowship to anyone looking to pivot in the social impact space.
ACT For Health
2023-24 Cohort
Lakshay Talwar
ACT For Environment
2023-24 Cohort
Rucha Phadke
ACT For Environment
2023-24 Cohort
Sailee Rane
ACT For Education
2022-23 Cohort
Ananya Yerra
ACT For Health
2022-23 Cohort
Brintha Chandrasekaran
ACT For Health
2022-23 Cohort
Gulam Sarwar
ACT For Environment
2022-23 Cohort
Shazib Siddique
ACT For Women
2022-23 Cohort
Sunaina Mathur
Applications for the 2024-25 cohort are now closed! Selected candidates will be notified by 23rd August. Application for the 2025-26 cohort will open in June 2025
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