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Nikhil Kamath launches ‘Innovators Under 25’ at the WTF Summit, a platform to foster innovation among young entrepreneurs under 25.
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WTFund, India’s first non-equity grant fund, selects 15 exceptional individuals for its inaugural cohort, providing up to Rs 20 lakh in funding and mentorship.
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The initiative aims to build an India that isn’t afraid to take risks, empowering young entrepreneurs to drive the country’s future.
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, unveiled ‘Innovators Under 25’ at the recent WTF Summit in Mumbai, marking the launch of WTFund, India’s first non-equity grant fund dedicated to fostering innovation among young entrepreneurs under 25. The summit brought together marquee names to celebrate entrepreneurship and spotlight the next generation of innovators.
The inaugural cohort of WTFund grantees includes 15 exceptional individuals whose groundbreaking ideas are set to transform industries ranging from healthcare to AI and sustainable consumer goods. WTFund offers up to Rs 20 lakh in non-equity grants, allowing founders to retain full ownership of their ventures, along with mentorship, legal and accounting assistance, and strategic partnerships.
Kamath emphasized the importance of fostering innovation among young entrepreneurs, saying, “We’re committed to building an India that isn’t afraid to take risks… Feel like you aren’t doing enough? Screw the regular job. Start something.”
