What Inali Foundation does

Inali Foundation, founded in 2018 by Prashant Gade, is a Pune-headquartered Section 8 non-profit that manufactures and distributes free prosthetic arms and related orthotic devices to economically disadvantaged amputees across India. The organization designs and assembles its flagship product, The Inali Arm, entirely in India using 3D printing, blow-moulded HDPE thermoplastic forearm sockets (120g), a four-bar linkage terminal device (140g) driven by a battery-operated motor delivering 2.8kg fingertip grip, and a 2500 mAh, 7.4V battery pack providing ~25 hours of continuous operation with a 90-minute recharge time. Additional offerings include cosmetic silicone gloves, the Mayo Arm variant, prosthetic leg fittings, and the Inali Caliper orthotic aid; all limbs are provided at zero cost to beneficiaries.

The foundation distributes devices through three principal channels: free distribution camps held across Indian cities (Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Varanasi, Delhi, among others), direct fitment at the Talegaon Dabhade headquarters and a Pune satellite office, and mobile-van outreach enabled by vehicles donated by Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital. Beneficiaries self-register via the website or are identified by patient representatives, NGO/medical referrals, and grassroots networks. Operations span 22+ Indian states/UTs, with 10,000+ upper limbs distributed cumulatively since inception.

The business model is donation and CSR-driven, with eligibility for 80G tax benefits and registration under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Funding flows from individual donations and recurring CSR partnerships with 15+ corporations including Altius (2,300+ arms sponsored), Brookfield Renewables (800-1,000 beneficiaries/year since 2021), Aries Agro, NHPC, SBI General Insurance, Azim Premji Foundation, Juniper Green Energy, Crest Digitel, Oberoi Thermit, NIIF IFL, MI-Xiaomi, Metro Brands, and Thyssenkrupp. The foundation has received recognition including the Infosys Aarohan Social Innovation Award, NASSCOM NSIF Accessibility award, NCPEDP-MPHASIS Universal Design Award 2019, REX Karamveer (UN partnership), and Rotary Club of Bombay Social Service Award.

Name

Inali Foundation

Legal name

Inali Foundation

Website

https://inalifoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inali Foundation is a Pune-based non-profit that designs, manufactures, and distributes free lightweight prosthetic arms and orthotic aids to economically disadvantaged amputees across 22+ Indian states, funded primarily through individual donations and CSR partnerships with 15+ corporations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetic Devices and Assistive Technology

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN), Amputee & Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programs (HLAFAFAL)

Keywords

• Prosthetic limb manufacturing
• Assistive mobility devices
• Upper limb prosthetics
• Orthotic calipers
• Non-profit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and CSR Funding: Inali Foundation operates as a registered non-profit under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The primary revenue stream is donations from individuals and corporations. Donations are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. The foundation accepts donations for specific purposes including Prosthesis Hand, Prosthesis Legs, Corpus Fund, Animal Prosthesis, and Foundation's Object and Activities.
2. CSR Partnerships: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with companies including Altius (2,300+ arms sponsored), Aries Agro, NHPC, Juniper Green Energy, Brookfield Renewables, SBI General Insurance, Azim Premji Foundation, and others. These companies fund prosthetic arm distribution as part of their mandatory CSR spending under the Companies Act 2013.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Inali Foundation designs, manufactures and distributes free prosthetic arms (and select orthotic aids such as calipers and prosthetic legs) to economically disadvantaged amputees across India. Its flagship offering is The Inali Arm — a lightweight, battery-powered, electronic switch-controlled below-elbow prosthetic assembled entirely in India using 3D printing, blow-moulded HDPE sockets, and silicone cosmetic gloves. Services are delivered via free distribution camps, headquarters fitments, mobile van outreach, and CSR-partner-co-organized camps, with follow-up care included.

Product overview

Inali Foundation offers a portfolio of prosthetic and orthotic solutions centered around The Inali Arm — a lightweight, battery-powered prosthetic limb system. The core product line includes the Inali Switch Based Arm for below-elbow amputees and the Inali Electronic Arm, both featuring modular components such as forearm sockets (120g HDPE), terminal devices (140g with 2.8kg grip force), and battery packs (2500 mAh, 7.4V, 25-hour life). The product line also encompasses cosmetic silicon gloves for natural appearance and calipers for orthotic support. All limbs are manufactured and assembled entirely in India, distributed free of cost to underserved amputees across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Inali Arm: A revolutionary prosthetic limb solution for amputees, featuring switch-controlled technology with 25-hour battery life and lightweight design.

Products and services

• The Inali Arm

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ upper limbs distributed since 2018
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Agarwal Eye HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Agarwal has donated two mobile vans to Inali Foundation. These vans enable the foundation to reach beneficiaries who are unable to travel, ensuring they receive prosthetic limb fittings conveniently at their location. This significantly expands Inali's reach and impact.
• Rotary Club of WadhwanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRotary Club of Wadhwan partnered with Inali Foundation to conduct an artificial hand distribution camp in Surendranagar, Gujarat.
• Mr. Sonu Sood (Philanthropist)minorOthersPhilanthropist Sonu Sood referred Mohammad Alifa, a beneficiary from Andhra Pradesh, to Inali Foundation for prosthetic leg fitting, enabling the young man to return to his passion for photography.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Provides the high-end myoelectric and microprocessor-controlled prosthetic arms (e.g., bebionic, Michelangelo) that Inali's switch-based arm is a lower-cost alternative to. Indirectly comparable through the same end-user population and product category.
• Ossur: Global prosthetic and non-invasive orthopedic technology leader offering advanced upper-limb (i-Limb) and lower-limb prosthetics. Comparable through the same upper-limb prosthetic category and target population (amputees), but commercial/clinical distribution rather than free non-profit.

Direct peers

• Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS / Jaipur Foot): India's largest provider of free prosthetic limbs and assistive devices to economically disadvantaged amputees. Most direct comparable — same free-distribution model, Indian geography, and target population of below-poverty-line amputees, but focused on lower-limb (Jaipur Foot) versus Inali's upper-limb focus.
• Mobility India: India-based non-profit providing rehabilitation services, assistive devices, prosthetics, and orthotics to people with disabilities across India. Comparable as an Indian NGO in the rehabilitation/assistive-device space serving economically disadvantaged populations, with overlapping camp and community-based distribution.
• e-NABLE Community Foundation: Global volunteer community that designs and 3D-prints free prosthetic hands for upper-limb amputees. Directly comparable in mission, technology (3D-printed upper limbs), and free-distribution model, though decentralized and global rather than India-specific.
• ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India): Government of India PSU that manufactures and supplies artificial limbs, orthotic devices, and rehabilitation aids at subsidized/free cost to Indian amputees through camps and centers. Direct Indian peer with the same beneficiary base and subsidized distribution model, but broader product portfolio including lower-limb and mobility aids.
• Limbitless Solutions: US-based non-profit that designs and 3D-prints customized bionic arms for children and adults free of cost. Highly comparable — non-profit, custom 3D-printed upper-limb prosthetics, no-cost-to-beneficiary model — though US-geography and university-tied (UCF).

Others

• Hope Foundation (India) / HOPE Kolkata Foundation: India-based non-profit focused on health, education, and disability services including assistive devices. Thematically adjacent as a disability-services NGO in India with similar CSR-funding base and free-distribution model, but broader mission beyond prosthetics.
• Aide et Action India: International development non-profit operating in India focused on education and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Thematically related as a disability-empowerment NGO serving underserved Indian populations, with potential partner overlap but no direct prosthetic product overlap.

Emerging players

• Endolite India: India arm of Blatchford's Endolite, manufacturing and distributing prosthetic and orthotic components. Comparable product category (prosthetic limbs for amputees) but commercial sales model versus Inali's free distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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