Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Ki Har Khwahish Pe Dam Nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth pursuing with everything you have
This Is Not a Job. This Is Your Chance to Reshape the World.
NavGurukul is calling bold entrepreneurs ready to dream big, lead change, and scale transformative ideas in education and social impact
Built by Entrepreneurs, For Entrepreneurs
Zuvy. Sama. School of Second Chances. AI Learning Labs. NAVigo.
None of these existed three years ago. They were born from entrepreneurs who joined NavGurukul as Entrepreneurs in Residence. Below are what Zuvy and Sama achieved in a short time:
₹6 Crores Revenue
Earned by Zuvy what took NavGurukul 8 years
3,00,000+
Learners reached in 4 months by Sama
The EIR program is the creative engine behind NGVerse's rapid expansion. This is your invitation to be next
Why We Built This
Nine years ago, we spent years drowning in compliance paperwork, balancing budgets, and writing donor reports. The founding team took no salary for three years. There was little time for actual impact
The NGO world in India is tough. Nearly 30% of new non-profits cease operations within 24 months
We built the incubator we wish we had, where you don't walk alone, don't spend years on backend operations, and can go from zero to impact in months, not years
Everything You Need to Build Fast
₹25 to ₹65 Lakhs First-Year Support
₹15 Lakhs guaranteed in service credits (finance, fundraising, reporting, design, technology, product)
₹50 Lakhs target in programmatic funds we'll raise from our donor network
₹10 Lakhs safety net if we don't hit the ₹50L target
Central Team Support
We handle the backend so you focus on impact:
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Finance, accounting & compliance
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Fundraising & donor relations
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Legal & reporting
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Design & branding
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Technology & product
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HR & recruitment
Infrastructure & Resources
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Access to 9 campuses across India
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Technology platforms and tools
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Office space and logistics
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Shared vendor contracts
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Access to 1,500+ skilled alumni
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Senior and junior talent from within NavGurukul
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Recruitment support for building your team
Network & Speed
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Direct donor network access
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Corporate partnerships (Amazon, Accenture, more)
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Alumni network of fellow entrepreneurs
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Launch in 3-4 months, not years
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Learn from successful EIR ventures
What You'll Do
As an Entrepreneur in Residence, you're not joining to manage existing programs. You're here to create, build, and lead
Launch New Initiatives
Complete creative freedom to start new verticals. AI in education, digital literacy, entrepreneurship for marginalized communities—the possibilities are limitless.
Collaborate & Cross-Pollinate
Work alongside fellow entrepreneurs. Share ideas, resources, and build synergistic projects that multiply impact
Scale Existing Programs
Take programs like Meraki, Zuvy, Sama, or School of Second Chances to new heights. Evolve them, create new versions, reach new audiences
Own Your Vision
Your initiative can be a subsidiary or internal project. You'll have autonomy while benefiting from our governance and support
Are You the One?
We expect the following qualities in our future Entrepreneurs in Residence
Experience
You've founded, scaled, or led organizations. Whether it's a startup, a social enterprise, or a non-profit, you know what it takes to build something from scratch and lead it to success
Commitment
Minimum five years. We want you to stay long enough to see your initiatives make a lasting difference while exploring broader opportunities for impact
Vision
You see opportunities where others see challenges. You can think beyond frameworks and create innovative, scalable solutions.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
You're a creator, builder, and innovator. You're not here just to manage programs—you're here to start new ones, launch fresh ideas, and shape the future
Where Could You Take This?
We encourage you to develop your own ideas. But if you have the passion and are seeking inspiration, here are possibilities to spark your imagination
Education Ventures
School of "X" where X can be anything from Yoga, Naturopathy to Special Education, etc.)
School-based interventions with AI and vocational education
AI Fellows program (like Teach For India model)
Alternative schools blending maker spaces and semi-structured learning
Pedagogy for juvenile homes
These are just starting points. Your vision could take any of these ideas in completely new directions or create something entirely different
What EIRs Have Already Built
Zuvy: ₹6 Crores in 2 Years
Reached 3,500 students through 10-month bootcamps​
Delivered ~20 hours of learning per week
Achieved ₹4 crores in annual funding
Operates at 40% of our flagship program's budget
What took NavGurukul 8 years to build, Zuvy achieved in 2
Sama - 3,00,000 Lives in 4 Months
Distributed 4,000+ laptops to 1,400 schools
Partnered with Amazon and Accenture
Created sustainable model for e-waste repurposing
School of Second Chances - New Beginnings
A residential program transforming lives of destitute women:
Teaching English fluency, multi-cuisine cooking, advanced nutrition
Creating pathways to dignified employment as chefs in affluent households
Building confidence and independence for trauma survivors
NGVerse: Building a Legacy of Change
Our Vision
A world where bringing change isn't an isolated struggle, but a collective, sustainable journey driven by empowered communities
Why It Matters
Inequality is rising. Traditional solutions are too small or too generic. We're building something different where transformation is joyful and communities lead the charge
Community-First
Tribal women solving for tribal women. Marginalized youth becoming entrepreneurs for their communities. Representation, agency, and dignity at the core
The Fine Print: Operational Model, Expectations, and Support
Innovative Alignment
Your initiatives should align with our goal of empowering communities and creating impact
Fundraising Partnership
We provide initial funding and help you raise more. Long-term sustainability requires you to ultimately raise funds with our support and network
Collaboration Over Competition
Work alongside NavGurukul's team and other entrepreneurs. Cross-pollinate ideas, share resources, support each other
Long-Term Sustainability
First-year support is just the beginning. We're building for decades, not just years. Your initiative should be designed to sustain and grow over time
Scalable Vision
Design for regional, national, or global scale from day one
Ready to Build With Us?
This is your moment. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, running an existing non-profit, or leading an emerging organization, we want to hear from you
What We Need From You
A world where bringing change isn't an isolated struggle, but a collective, sustainable journey driven by empowered communities
Your vision for the change you want to create
Your track record of building or leading initiatives
Your commitment to a minimum 5-year journey
Your readiness to scale with support, not shortcuts
Application Process
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Submit Your Application
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Initial screening and conversation
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Deep-dive discussions with NavGurukul team​
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Alignment on vision, resources, and structure​
Finally, if all works well, we welcome you to NGVerse
Bahut Pure Hue Mere Armaan, Par Wo Phir Bhi Kam Lagte Hain
Many desires were fulfilled, yet they still feel too few
Given the problem size, whatever you do, there's a million times more that needs to happen. But you don't have to do it alone. And you don't have to spend years on basics before focusing on impact