InclusiveUniversities (InclusiveUnivs)

What InclusiveUniversities (InclusiveUnivs) does

Inclusive University Alliance (IUA) is a non-profit membership network founded in 2019 that brings together Indian higher education institutions and allied organizations committed to inclusive education for students with disabilities. The alliance comprises more than ten member institutions including Ashoka University, IIT Delhi (via ASSISTECH), IIT Madras, IIM Bangalore, IIIT Bangalore, Azim Premji University, Krea University, St. Xavier's College Mumbai, I-Stem Foundation, and Spandan consultancy. IUA operates three membership tiers — Primary (for HEIs), Associate (for non-HEI organizations including CSR and government bodies), and Individual (for faculty and professionals) — all offered at no charge.

The organization's core offerings consist of membership services, an open-access publications repository, and a knowledge-sharing platform that delivers webinars, conferences, and peer learning initiatives. IUA does not operate a proprietary technology product or software platform; its technical infrastructure is limited to a public website, Google Forms-based membership applications, and email communications. The alliance's stated mission is to translate Indian government inclusive education guidelines into actionable practice at the institutional level and to advocate for policy reform, including a proposal for Disability and Inclusion Offices in HEIs submitted to the Ministry of Education.

IUA's go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial: institutions and individuals apply directly through the website, and the network grows through peer referrals and participation in policy dialogues. The organization does not disclose revenue, charge membership fees, or identify external funding sources, indicating that operations are supported through in-kind contributions from member institutions and volunteer effort. Leadership is provided by Reena Gupta, Senior Director of the Office of Learning Support at Ashoka University, who chairs the alliance.

Name

InclusiveUniversities (InclusiveUnivs)

Legal name

Inclusive University Alliance

Website

https://inclusiveunivs.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Inclusive University Alliance is a non-profit membership network of 10+ Indian higher education institutions founded in 2019 to advance disability inclusion through knowledge sharing, webinars, policy advocacy, and an open-access publications repository.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Advocacy / Inclusive Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Education (Disability, Gender Equity, Marginalized Learners) (BPADAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inclusive Assessment & Testing Accommodations Support (EDAKABAH)

Keywords

• Inclusive higher education
• Education advocacy network
• Disability inclusion services
• Higher education membership
• Education policy research

Headquarters

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Not specified

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

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Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Inclusive University Alliance (IUA) operates as a non-profit membership network that connects Indian higher education institutions, related organizations, and individual professionals to advance inclusive higher education for students with disabilities. Its core deliverables are three free membership tiers (Primary, Associate, Individual), an open-source publications repository, and a program of webinars, conferences, and peer-learning initiatives to share best practices and translate policy into institutional practice.

Product overview

Inclusive University Alliance (IUA) operates as a national network of Indian higher education institutions and associated organizations. The organization does not offer a traditional software product or platform; instead, it provides membership-based network services that facilitate knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and collaborative advocacy for inclusive higher education. The core offerings include membership tiers (Primary, Associate, Individual), an open-source publications repository, and knowledge-sharing initiatives through webinars and conferences.

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Products and services

• Primary Membership Free membership tier for higher education institutions actively involved in or interested in inclusive higher education in India. Provides participation in knowledge sharing, peer learning, webinars, and conferences.
• Associate Membership Free membership tier for non-HEI organizations, including Non-Profits, For-Profit/CSR programs, and Government Departments interested in inclusive higher education.
• Individual Membership Free membership tier for faculty and individual professionals currently at or formerly from higher education institutes, or individuals interested in inclusive higher education work. Provides access to a national professional knowledge-sharing network.
• Knowledge Sharing Program (Webinars & Conferences) Program of webinars and conferences that convenes member institutions and external stakeholders to share best practices and support other institutions beginning their inclusion journey.
• Open-Source Publications Repository Open-source repository of IUA collective work, including policy documents, guidelines, and the published 'Call for Strengthening Implementation of Inclusive Education Guidelines' note available from the website.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ashoka UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Ashoka University is a founding member of IUA and hosts the Chair of the Alliance (Reena Gupta, Senior Director, Office of Learning Support). The institution actively participates in knowledge sharing and advocacy for inclusive higher education.
• ASSISTECH, IIT DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ASSISTECH at IIT Delhi is a member focused on assistive technology solutions for students with disabilities, contributing technical expertise to the network's inclusive education initiatives.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019IIT Madras is a member institution contributing to the network's mission of inclusive higher education advocacy and best practice sharing.
• IIM BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019IIM Bangalore participates as a member institution contributing to the network's inclusive education initiatives.
• Azim Premji UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Azim Premji University is a member institution focused on inclusive education practices within the IUA network.
• IIIT BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019IIIT Bangalore participates as a member institution in the IUA network.
• Krea UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Krea University is a member institution contributing to inclusive higher education initiatives within IUA.
• St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019St. Xavier's College Mumbai participates as a member institution in the IUA network.
• Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Foundation (I-Stem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019I-Stem Foundation focuses on inclusive STEM education, contributing specialized expertise to the network.
• Spandan – Inclusion and Accessibility ConsultancyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Spandan provides inclusion and accessibility consultancy services as a member organization.
• Ministry of Education (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUA has submitted policy recommendations to the Ministry of Education regarding strengthening implementation of inclusive education guidelines, including a proposed scheme for Disability and Inclusion Offices in HEIs. The alliance seeks to work with the ministry to ensure government guidelines are translated into practice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• World Institute on Disability (WID): Established US non-profit research and policy center focused on disability inclusion, with broader scope than IUA but overlapping on inclusive education and policy advocacy.
• Disability:IN: Global non-profit driving disability inclusion across corporate and educational ecosystems. Comparable to IUA in convening institutions and shaping inclusion standards, though with a stronger corporate/employer focus.
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU): National association representing Indian universities and HEIs. While broader in scope than IUA, AIU is the established umbrella body whose convening and policy-advisory function IUA partially overlaps with on inclusive higher education.

Regional players

• Enable India: India-based non-profit working on disability inclusion across education, employment, and accessibility. Operates in the same disability-inclusion space as IUA with an Indian footprint and institutional partnerships.
• National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP): India's leading disability-rights advocacy organization focused on employment and education access for people with disabilities. Comparable to IUA in operating from India and engaging institutions, government, and corporates around disability inclusion.
• CBM India: India arm of international disability inclusion organization CBM. Works on inclusive education, accessibility, and rehabilitation in India — overlapping with IUA's mission to make Indian higher education inclusive for students with disabilities.
• Sense International India: India-based organization supporting people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, including in education settings. Comparable to IUA as an India-focused disability-and-education advocacy and service network.
• Disabled Students' Commission (UK): UK-funded commission advising the higher-education sector on disability inclusion and producing guidance for institutions. Operates in the same inclusive-HEI advocacy and knowledge-sharing space as IUA, but focused on the UK regulatory environment.

Direct peers

• AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability): US-based membership association of higher-education professionals and institutions committed to disability inclusion and accessibility in postsecondary education. Directly comparable to IUA in mission, member composition (HEIs and disability/accessibility professionals), and knowledge-sharing model.
• National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD): US-based federally funded clearinghouse that provides information, resources, and advocacy for students with disabilities in higher education. Closely parallels IUA's role as a knowledge and advocacy hub for inclusive higher education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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