Infosys Foundation

What Infosys Foundation does

Infosys Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of Infosys Limited, established in 1996 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a US subsidiary (Infosys Foundation USA, a 501(c)(3) set up in 2015) and operations in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia. The foundation channels corporate funding into four pillars: education, healthcare, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Programs span rural digital classrooms via eVidyaloka, the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, the Gear for Gold Olympic athlete support program in partnership with GoSports Foundation, eye-care delivery (175,000 patients onboarded to SightConnect), agroforestry (4,07,000 saplings planted in 2025), and cultural-heritage preservation through Kala Dhwani. In the US, the foundation delivers computer-science and maker education, including the Pathfinders Institute teacher training program and grants to partners such as Code.org, Girls Who Code, and NACCE.

The foundation's core "platform" technology is Infosys Springboard, a free digital learning catalog of over 10,000 courses used for digital-inclusion skilling across Europe, the USA, and India; however, the foundation does not itself develop technology products. Its business model is grant-making, not commercial: Infosys Limited commits roughly INR 240 crore annually to CSR activities through its foundations, supplemented by employee volunteering (48,000+ volunteers across 21 development centers delivering 1,50,000+ hours) and in-kind infrastructure. Delivery is anchored by 200+ NGO and institutional partnerships, and beneficiary reach is reported at 10 million+ across all 28 Indian states and 5 union territories, with US programs reaching 27 million K-12 students and 150,000 educators.

Beneficiaries are segmented into underprivileged communities in India (primary), K-12 students and educators in the United States, and Olympic-discipline athletes and para-athletes via the Gear for Gold program. Governance is led by Chairperson Sudha Murty at the parent foundation and by a board of trustees at Infosys Foundation USA. A Rs 6 crore CSR fund fraud under police investigation is a noted governance risk, though the foundation itself is identified as the complainant rather than the perpetrator.

Name

Infosys Foundation

Legal name

Infosys Foundation

Website

https://infosys.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Infosys Foundation is the CSR arm of Infosys Limited, funding and delivering education, healthcare, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability programs across India, the USA, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia, reaching over 10 million beneficiaries through 200+ NGO partnerships and 48,000 employee volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Corporate social responsibility
• Philanthropy programs
• Education grants
• Community development
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. CSR Funding: Infosys Foundation receives funding from Infosys Ltd. for CSR activities. Established in 1996 as a not-for-profit initiative to fulfill the social responsibility of Infosys Ltd., channeling corporate funds into education, healthcare, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability programs.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Infosys Foundation is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Infosys Limited, established in 1996 as a not-for-profit initiative. It channels corporate funding into philanthropic programs spanning education, healthcare, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability, delivered through NGO partnerships and direct program implementation across India, the USA, Europe, and Australia. The foundation also operates a digital learning platform (Infosys Springboard) and runs flagship programs such as Pathfinders Institute, Aarohan Social Innovation Awards, and CrossRoads Conference.

Product overview

Infosys Foundation operates a portfolio of CSR programs and initiatives rather than traditional technology products. The foundation's programs include Infosys Springboard (a digital learning platform with over 10,000 free courses), Pathfinders Institute (professional development for K-12 teachers in computer science and maker education), Infy Makers Awards (maker education grants program, 2015-2025), CrossRoads Conference (annual thought leadership event), Aarohan Social Innovation Awards (social innovation recognition), and Kala Dhwani (cultural heritage festival). These programs collectively support education, digital inclusion, and community development across India, USA, Europe, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infosys Springboard Online learning platform with over 10,000 free-to-use courses that provides digital and life skills training for individuals across Europe, USA, and India, focusing on bridging the digital divide.
• Pathfinders Institute Professional development program for K-12 public school teachers in computer science and maker education, offering courses in AI, maker education, data science, and coding.
• Infy Makers Awards Annual national contest for K-12+ educators that ran from 2015-2025, providing grants to support innovative maker education promoting equitable computer science pathways.
• CrossRoads Conference Annual flagship thought leadership conference bringing together educators, policymakers, and technologists dedicated to advancing equitable access to digital learning and workforce readiness.
• Aarohan Social Innovation Awards Awards program recognizing and rewarding individuals, teams, and NGOs for creating innovative solutions to support the underprivileged in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability.
• Kala Dhwani Festival celebrating India's rich folk and tribal heritage, featuring traditional art forms, music, dance, crafts, and culinary experiences across multiple Indian regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 million+ beneficiaries across 28 states and 5 union territories
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deshpande StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Incubation program for Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2025 winners, with 8 startups receiving mentorship to scale their social innovations.
• GoSports FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partnership expanded to support Olympic disciplines through the 'Gear for Gold' program, now including six sports with support for men, women, and para-athletes. Focus areas include infrastructure, coaching, sports science, scholarships, and athlete support at various sports academies. The initiative supports India's sporting ecosystem including Usha School of Athletics.
• Bharatiya Vidya BhavancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for Kala Dhwani art and culture festival celebrating India's folk and tribal heritage. Second edition showcased art forms from Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka with over 200 artists.
• Centre for Badminton ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Launched Infosys Foundation–PPBA Champions Nurturing Program for badminton excellence with world-class coaching and infrastructure.
• Malligavad FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration for Doddathoguru Lake rejuvenation near Electronic City, contributing to ecological renewal.
• The Action Northeast TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration to preserve cultural heritage and empower tribal youth from Bodo community in Assam through structured training in traditional music, dance, and instrument-making.
• Prerna Charitable TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Extended grant to Puttur Government Hospital in Mangaluru to advance healthcare in rural areas.
• Sister Nivedita Mission TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for socio-economic progress of Kani tribe in Kanyakumari district through sustainable livelihood opportunities.
• India Literacy ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Development of 11 model schools in rural Mysuru to improve educational infrastructure and access.
• Invisible Scars FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to support survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
• Shivganga Samagra Gramvikas ParishadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for sustainable development of tribal villages in Jhabua-Alirajpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.
• NACCEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Awarded $250,000 grant to advance Digital Workforce Innovation Program.
• SGBS Unnati FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Successfully skilled over one lakh youth across India, helping them become industry-ready for employment through skill development programs.
• Street ChildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership supporting education and emergency response for marginalized children, particularly in Ukraine. Awarded 'Best Emergency Response Project' at Third Sector's Business Charity Awards 2025.
• London YouthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Supporting employability initiatives addressing high youth unemployment in London through flagship programs.
• INCOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership driving young people's engagement with tech careers through skilling and entrepreneurship programs in Germany and Netherlands.
• TechSheCanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to increase STEM engagement among children through on-demand lessons and teacher resources.
• The Economist Educational Foundation (TEEF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-term partnership creating sustainability lessons reaching children worldwide and supporting teacher training.
• Chapter OneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Reading volunteers program connecting corporate volunteers with primary school students for weekly reading support.
• eVidyaloka TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Implemented Infosys Foundation eVidyaloka Rural Digital and STEM Education Program enabling quality education in rural India through digital classrooms and volunteer teachers.
• C-CAMPcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partnership to use technology to improve health of expectant mothers, newborns, and fetuses through public health centers in Karnataka.
• Kailash Satyarthi Children's FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Grant to create child-friendly villages focused on improving children's health, providing education, and creating non-violent environments.
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Karnataka PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU to set up Centre for Cybercrime Investigation Training & Research (CCITR) in Bengaluru.
• Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU for construction and maintenance of Electronics City Metro Station to improve urban connectivity.
• Visakha Jilla Nava Nirman Samithi (VJNNS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017INR 5.92 crore MoU to construct 100 gravity fed water supply systems in tribal villages of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
• Akshaya Patra FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Construction of kitchen at Kandi area near Hyderabad to provide mid-day meals for government school children under the 'Plate to Slate' program.
• Infosys Foundation USA Partner NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnerships with leading nonprofits including Code.org, CSTA, Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code, Teach For America, New York Academy of Sciences, and 80+ other organizations to advance computer science education across the USA.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mahindra Foundation: CSR arm of the Mahindra Group, executing programs in education (Nanhi Kali), health, and environment. Comparable as a corporate family foundation with a strong focus on girl-child education and rural development.
• Tata Trusts: One of India's oldest and largest corporate philanthropic organizations, funding health, education, and rural livelihoods. Comparable as a corporate family-backed grantmaking foundation operating at pan-India scale with multi-thematic programs.
• Azim Premji Foundation: Indian corporate foundation funded by Wipro, focused primarily on education and skilling. Highly comparable as a tech-major-backed philanthropic foundation with a similar build-operate-transfer ethos and large-scale rural programs.
• Reliance Foundation: CSR arm of Reliance Industries, running programs in education, health, rural transformation, and sports. Directly comparable as a large Indian corporate foundation with multi-vertical programming and pan-India reach.
• HCL Foundation: CSR arm of HCL Technologies, focused on education, health, environment, and rural development. Comparable as an IT-major-backed foundation with similar thematic areas and beneficiary scale.
• Adani Foundation: CSR arm of the Adani Group, executing programs across education, health, sustainable livelihoods, and rural infrastructure. Comparable as a large Indian corporate foundation with a pan-India footprint and multi-thematic programs.

Broad incumbents

• Google.org: Philanthropic arm of Google/Alphabet funding education, economic opportunity, and inclusion globally. Comparable as a global tech-major foundation with a strong focus on computer science education — directly overlapping with Infosys Foundation USA's mission.
• Microsoft Philanthropies: Philanthropic arm of Microsoft, funding digital skills, computer science education, and inclusion programs globally. Highly comparable in the K-12 computer science education space and the global tech-major foundation model.
• Cisco Networking Academy / Cisco Foundation: Cisco's CSR and digital skills training arm, focused on networking, cybersecurity, and IT education globally. Comparable to Infosys Foundation USA in targeting K-12 and educators for digital/computer science skills development.

Others

• Infosys Science Foundation: Separate sibling entity of Infosys Ltd. awarding the Infosys Prize for scientific research. Related and ecosystem-adjacent — same parent corporation, similar governance, but focused on research recognition rather than direct social service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/InfyFoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjFk1ag8u8kbWOjzI0-P0SA
• Facebookfacebook.com/InfosysFoundationUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infosys-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/infy_foundation_usa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments2 records

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