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Foundation / CSR Uttar Pradesh Est. 2011

HCL Foundation

HCLFoundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of HCLTech, dedicated to driving sustainable development and social impact across India. Through flagship initiatives such as the HCLTech Grant, the foundation supports high-impact NGOs working in rural development, education, health, biodiversity, water conservation, and community empowerment.

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About HCL Foundation

HCLFoundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of HCLTech, working to create sustainable and inclusive development across India. Established in 2011, the foundation partners with non-profit organizations, communities, government agencies, and social enterprises to address critical challenges in rural and underserved regions.

Its programmes focus on improving livelihoods, strengthening education and healthcare, conserving biodiversity, promoting water security, and empowering vulnerable communities through long-term, scalable interventions.

One of its flagship initiatives, the HCLTech Grant, is among India's largest CSR grant programmes, providing financial support to high-impact NGOs implementing transformative rural development projects. Beyond funding, HCLFoundation promotes collaboration, innovation, and capacity building to help organizations create lasting social impact.

Through its various initiatives, HCLFoundation has positively impacted millions of lives across hundreds of districts and thousands of villages in India.

Flagship Programmes

HCLTech Grant, Samuday, Harit, Uday, My Clean City, Yamuna Basin Challenge, Academy, My E-Haat, Power of One, Sports for Change.

Focus Areas

Water, Biodiversity, Health, Education, Rural Development, Livelihoods, Environment, Community Development.

Approach

HCLFoundation partners with NGOs and communities to implement sustainable, scalable, and measurable development initiatives that improve the quality of life in rural India.

Who they work with

Stages
MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Agritech & Food Biotech, Health & Pharma Climate, Energy & EV Manufacturing & Industrial Social Impact Other Sectors

Programs by HCL Foundation 1

Closed Grant
FundingWinners receive ₹5 Crore for a 4-year project; Runners-up receive ₹50 Lakh for a 2-year project
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Agritech & Food Biotech, Health & Pharma

HCLTech Grant Edition XII is one of India's largest CSR grant programmes supporting NGOs working in Water, Biodiversity, Health, and Education. Winning organizations receive ₹5 Crore for four-year rural development projects, while runners-up receive ₹50 Lakh to expand their social impact initiatives.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does HCL Foundation run?

HCL Foundation currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including HCLTech Grant – Edition XII. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is HCL Foundation a government organisation?

HCL Foundation is listed as a foundation / csr. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a HCL Foundation program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of HCL Foundation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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