dream big start-up self-reliant

Thinking big.
Building tomorrow.

Badi Soch is an entrepreneurship development program that empowers under-privileged young people from marginalized communities across India.

We equip them with the right knowledge, skills, mentorship and resources to start, grow and scale their business — and earn a better, self-reliant life.

A young Badi Soch entrepreneur at her stall
is this for you?

» Who can join «

Badi Soch is built for driven young people ready to turn a spark of an idea into a livelihood.

Alumni of Bulandi or community youth

Running a family business

Started a micro-enterprise in the last 1 year

Want to start a small enterprise

From low-income / low-education households

Age: 18 to 35 years

why we exist

Our purpose

To provide a supportive platform for underprivileged youth to become entrepreneurs.

With the right knowledge, technical support and skills, they can grow their ideas into sustainable businesses, become self-reliant, employ others and contribute to society.

Dream big
Build skills
Grow business
Create impact
A Badi Soch mentor guiding learners in a classroom
what we set out to do

» Our objectives «

1

Turn ideas into ventures

To equip young people with the knowledge and skills to convert ideas into viable businesses or consultancies.

2

Start & scale

To help them start or scale their business with the right guidance and resources.

3

Stay self-reliant

To ensure young entrepreneurs can self-sustain their businesses after one year of support and mentoring.

4

Smart & resilient

To build financially smart and mentally strong entrepreneurs ready for a sustainable future.

the badi soch journey

From idea to impact

We're with you at every step — eight stages from your first spark of an idea to becoming a role model.

01Dream & ideation

Dream & ideation

Discover your passion, identify problems and generate business ideas.

02Learn & explore

Learn & explore

Learn essential skills, understand the market and explore possibilities.

03Plan & prepare

Plan & prepare

Create your business plan, calculate finances and get your documentation ready.

04Exposure & mentorship

Exposure & mentorship

Gain real-world exposure, learn from experts and get personalized mentoring.

05Launch & implement

Launch & implement

Start your business, test your ideas and bring your plan into action.

06Earn & grow

Earn & grow

Earn your first income, attract customers and manage operations effectively.

07Sustain & strengthen

Sustain & strengthen

Improve, adapt and strengthen your business for long-term sustainability.

08Inspire & impact

Inspire & impact

Become a role model, create jobs and inspire others in your community.

what's inside

Program components

Nine building blocks that take a young entrepreneur from idea to a thriving, self-reliant business.

Idea & market understanding

  • Idea generation & problem solving
  • Market research & opportunity identification

Business plan & strategy

  • Business plan preparation
  • Operations & go-to-market strategy

Financial literacy

  • Budgeting & costing
  • Profit calculation
  • Capital vs working capital management

Legal & documentation

  • Business registration (Udyam, PAN, Bank A/c)
  • KYC & compliance support

Digital marketing & customer connect

  • Branding & social media
  • Marketing strategies
  • Customer acquisition techniques

Operations & management

  • Day-to-day operations
  • Inventory & supply chain basics
  • Quality & customer service

Funding & government scheme linkages

  • Identify government schemes
  • Documentation & application support
  • Access to funding opportunities

Mental wellbeing & personal growth

  • Mindset & confidence building
  • Stress management & resilience
  • Life skills & holistic well-being

Mentorship & hand-holding

  • 1:1 mentoring & guidance
  • Internships & field exposure
  • Continuous support for growth