Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a registered trust, implements impactful CSR initiatives such as STEM learning, scholarships, future skills training, and entrepreneurship programs. Over the past 18 years, FUEL has transformed the lives of over one million underserved students. Founded by Ketan Deshpande, an Ashoka Fellow and Fellow from Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, at the age of 19, FUEL is dedicated to driving meaningful change.

Key highlights of FUEL’s work:

Collaborations:

• Works with leading corporate and banking institutions including Oracle, BP, LTIMindtree, Standard Chartered, and DBS.
• FUEL provides scholarships and STEM learning support to over 73,000 children of Indian Army jawans.
• FUEL helps industries in achieving their Diversity & Inclusion goals by sourcing skilled workforce from underserved communities.

Certifications and Recognitions:

• Certified under 80G, 12A, and FCRA.
• Esteemed ratings from Give, IRR, and GuideStar.
• Commended by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and President of India for its contributions.

FUEL Business School:
An AICTE-approved institution for Management Studies offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with a focus on supporting higher education for underserved girls through scholarships.

Future Vision:
Establishing the FUEL Skilltech & Entrepreneurship University to offer industry-curated degree courses in emerging skills like AI, Java, Digital Marketing, and Fintech.

To learn more, visit www.fuelfornation.com

Every year, three lakh wheelchairs are sold in India, of which two and half lakh are imported. 95% of all wheelchairs sold in India are one-size-fits-all. They restrict mobility, damage health, and lower self-confidence. Few wheelchair users can safely and independently transfer into tricycles and modified scooters. How can we expect the majority of wheelchair users to go outdoors? NeoMotion is here to transform this !

NeoMotion, an IIT Madras startup, creates transformative products for wheelchair users (elderly, physically challenged) to enable them to be an inclusive part of society. NeoMotion works with NGOs, Foundation and CSR bodies to implement impactful projects in the space of Disability. The projects are majorly looking to achieve the SDG10 Goal of Reduced Inequalities. While the end-beneficairy is a person with disability, the impact thematic areas also encompass Education, Livelihood and Para-Sports. NeoMotion was recently featured on the popular show SHARK TANK INDIA The initial products developed by NeoMotion are - NeoFly is a personalized wheelchair designed to enhance health and lifestyle. 18 customizations ensure a perfect fit to the user’s body. NeoFly covers three to five times more distance for every push. A 30% smaller footprint enhances accessibility of narrow spaces like small lifts, small toilets.

NeoBolt is a motor-powered clip-on which converts NeoFly into a safe, roadworthy vehicle. It is designed to enable wheelchair users to go out into the world, explore life, get employed and have fun! NeoBolt eliminates the need to transfer into other vehicles and can be independently attached by the user within seconds. It has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge. NeoBolt can be safely used on uneven terrains. It will empower wheelchair users with a low-cost mode of outdoor mobility when compared to cars, auto-rickshaw or modified scooters.

To learn more, visit www.neomotion.in