What Tech Mahindra Foundation does

Tech Mahindra Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Tech Mahindra Limited (part of the Mahindra Group), established in 2006 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. The foundation delivers education, employability, and inclusion programs to underserved children, youth, women, and persons with disabilities across 27 Indian locations, reaching over 750,309 direct beneficiaries cumulatively. Its core offering is the SMART (Skills-for-Market Training) program — three specialized academy streams covering Healthcare, Digital Technologies, and Logistics — alongside community-based SMART Centres and complementary education programs including ARISE+ (inclusive education for children with disabilities), Shikshaantar (teacher capacity building), and a Mobile Science Lab. Cross-cutting thematic priorities of Women Empowerment, Disability Inclusion, and Mental Well-Being (via Mind@Ease) are embedded across all programs. Delivery combines directly operated physical academies with a partner network of 90+ NGOs, educational institutions, and government bodies.

The foundation's product architecture is program- and physical-infrastructure-led rather than software-led, with digital learning platforms supporting self-paced online courses that have trained 136,932 youth. The Ability Network (TAN), launched in March 2025, represents a move into a technology-enabled ecosystem for persons with disabilities, complemented by the SensATe Digital Lab for assistive technology. The foundation also publishes SAMVAAD, a quarterly CSR-sector newsletter, and runs multi-stakeholder dialogue initiatives such as Saajhi Samajh.

Tech Mahindra Foundation does not generate commercial revenue and does not charge beneficiaries. Its funding base is Tech Mahindra Limited's mandatory CSR allocation under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, supplemented by individual and corporate donations processed through a Razorpay-powered donation portal offering 'Gift a Career', 'Gift a Future', and general donation options. The foundation is wholly owned and controlled by Tech Mahindra Limited, with Chetan Kapoor serving as CEO and oversight exercised through the Mahindra Group's broader CSR governance under Chairman Anand G. Mahindra and Tech Mahindra MD & CEO Mohit Joshi.

Name

Tech Mahindra Foundation

Legal name

Tech Mahindra Foundation

Website

https://techmahindrafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tech Mahindra Foundation is the CSR arm of Tech Mahindra Limited, delivering education, employability, and inclusion programs through SMART Academies, ARISE+, and partner NGOs across 27 Indian locations, serving underserved children, youth, women, and persons with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CSR Education and Skills Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAK), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Vocational skills training
• Inclusive education programs
• Disability inclusion services
• Women empowerment initiatives
• CSR nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CSR Funding from Tech Mahindra Limited: Primary funding source from Tech Mahindra Limited's Corporate Social Responsibility budget as mandated under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013. This funds all core operations, programs, and training academies.
2. Donations from Individuals and Corporates: Accepts donations through online payment gateway (Razorpay) including 'Gift a Career', 'Gift a Future', and general donation options targeting individual donors and corporate supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tech Mahindra Foundation delivers free education, employability, and inclusion programs to underserved children, youth, women, and persons with disabilities in India. Its flagship offering is the SMART (Skills-for-Market Training) program, which operates three specialized academy streams (Healthcare, Digital Technologies, Logistics) plus partner-run SMART Centres, alongside inclusive education programs (ARISE+, Shikshaantar, Science Lab), cross-cutting women empowerment, disability inclusion, and mental well-being (Mind@Ease) initiatives. Programs are funded by Tech Mahindra Limited's CSR allocation and donations, and delivered across 27 Indian locations through 90+ partner organizations.

Product overview

Tech Mahindra Foundation operates as a portfolio of interconnected education and employability programs, centred on the 'Empowerment through Education' vision. The core flagship program is SMART (Skills-for-Market Training), which spans three specialised academy streams: SMART Academy for Healthcare (offering courses in pharmacy, nursing, radiology, and hospital operations), SMART Academy for Digital Technologies (UI/UX, IT, networking), and SMART Academy for Logistics (supply chain and logistics skills). These operate alongside SMART Centres for community-based skilling. The education vertical comprises ARISE+ (inclusive education for children with disabilities), Shikshaantar (teacher capacity building with play-based learning), and the Mobile Science Lab for STEM outreach. Cross-cutting thematic areas of Women Empowerment, Disability Inclusion, and Mental Well-Being (Mind@Ease) are embedded across all programs. The Ability Network (TAN) serves as a technology-enabled ecosystem for disability support. The Foundation also publishes SAMVAAD, its quarterly stakeholder newsletter, and runs the Saajhi Samajh dialogue initiative. Digital Learning platforms provide self-paced online skilling content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMART (Skills-for-Market Training): Flagship skilling program making the country's youth self-reliant by training them with in-demand skills in 15+ domains. Includes SMART Academy for Healthcare, SMART Academy for Digital Technologies, and SMART Academy for Logistics.
• ARISE+
• Shikshaantar
• Science Lab
• The Ability Network (TAN)
• Mind@Ease
• SAMVAAD

Products and services

• SMART (Skills-for-Market Training) Flagship urban skill development program training underserved youth with in-demand skills across 15+ domains including healthcare, digital technologies, and logistics, operating through SMART Academies and SMART Centres.
• SMART Academy for Healthcare Dedicated skilling academy for allied healthcare professions offering courses in Pharmacy Assistant, Nursing, Radiology, and Hospital Front Desk operations.
• SMART Academy for Digital Technologies Skilling academy focused on digital and IT skills, offering courses in UI/UX design, IT fundamentals, and networking.
• SMART Academy for Logistics Vocational skilling academy for logistics and supply chain professionals.
• SMART Centre Community-based skilling centres operated in partnership with NGOs, providing vocational training across multiple sectors for youth who cannot attend full-time academies.
• ARISE+ Inclusive education initiative for children with disabilities, creating accessible learning environments and strengthening educators through capacity building.
• Shikshaantar

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,50,309 beneficiaries impacted directly across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• GIZmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024TMF and GIZ joined hands to build a skilling ecosystem for the allied healthcare sector through technological interventions. This partnership focuses on enhancing healthcare workforce training using technology-enabled approaches.
• 90+ Partner NGOs and OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech Mahindra Foundation collaborates with over 90 partners including NGOs, educational institutions, and government bodies to implement programs across 27 locations. Partners handle beneficiary mobilization, program delivery, and community outreach.
• Rotary InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary India awarded TMF for Community & Economic Development recognition, indicating partnership in community development initiatives.
• FIDE (World Chess Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech Mahindra Foundation partnered with Tech Mahindra and FIDE for the Global Chess League in Mumbai, where 11 young grandmasters from ARISE+ disability projects participated.
• PactaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMF and Pacta released a report on 'Towards a Unified, Scalable Ecosystem for the Disability Sector' addressing widespread exclusion of persons with disabilities.
• AFFWA and FaujiMitraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFFWA in collaboration with Tech Mahindra Foundation and FaujiMitra hosted 'The Ability Dialogues 4.0' at New Delhi, focusing on disability inclusion ecosystem.
• NGO Implementation Partners (SPID, Arvind Foundation, etc.)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVarious NGOs including SPID (SMART Centre Delhi), Arvind Foundation (ARISE+ Chennai), and others implement specific programs under TMF's guidance and standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education nonprofits focused on literacy, numeracy, and vocational training for underserved children and youth. Comparable as a large-scale Indian nonprofit delivering education and skills programs to similar beneficiary segments.
• HCL Foundation: CSR arm of HCL Technologies focused on education, skill development, environment, and rural development. Comparable as another IT-major CSR foundation with multi-vertical education and skilling programs across India.
• Quest Alliance: India-based nonprofit focused on transforming education and skilling ecosystems for youth employability. Directly comparable mission — workforce readiness training for underserved youth with strong employer-linkage focus.
• NASSCOM Foundation: Industry-body-affiliated nonprofit running large-scale digital literacy and employability programs in India. Highly comparable as a nonprofit delivering digital skills training to underserved youth via partner networks.
• Magic Bus Foundation: Indian nonprofit delivering livelihood skilling programs for underprivileged youth. Comparable as a youth-focused livelihood and employability organization with similar beneficiary segments and partner-led delivery model.
• Infosys Foundation: CSR arm of Infosys focused on education, healthcare, and rural development. Directly comparable as a large Indian IT company CSR foundation delivering education and skill development programs at scale across India.
• Wipro Foundation: CSR vehicle of Wipro Limited running education, skilling, and inclusion programs in India. Closely comparable business model — IT company CSR foundation with workforce training and community development programs.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Foundation: CSR arm of Reliance Industries running education, skilling, health, and rural transformation programs. Comparable as a large Indian conglomerate CSR foundation with overlapping education and livelihood priorities, though with significantly larger scale.
• Tata Trusts: India's largest philanthropic foundation with extensive education, livelihood, and skilling programs. Comparable as a much larger incumbent philanthropic foundation with overlapping education and employability mandates, though with a much broader scope than TMF.

Emerging players

• American India Foundation: US-India philanthropic foundation running education, livelihood, and public health programs. Comparable as a cross-border foundation delivering skill development and education programs in India with similar target populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TechMFoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvK3bBT6c5eJ0lD_eY3mL_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/TechMahindraFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tech-mahindra-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/techmahindrafoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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