SIA Global Summit 2025 – Slovenia

November 18–22, 2025 | Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Social Impact Award (SIA) Global Summit 2025 is the flagship international convening of the SIA and Impact Hub global communities, bringing together the world’s most promising young social innovators and impact ecosystem leaders. Hosted in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from November 18–22, 2025, the Summit will unite:

Young social entrepreneurs and innovators from 25+ countries

Impact investors, foundations, ecosystem builders, and global mentors

Representatives from the UN, EU, and sustainability-focused institutions

The Summit serves as a powerful platform for collaboration, global exposure, and cross-border partnerships, enabling early-stage innovations to scale their impact internationally.

Why the SIA Global Summit Matters for India
Participation in the SIA Global Summit is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Indian innovators to represent the voice of India’s rural, frugal, and inclusive innovation ecosystem on a global stage.
Through the Summit, Indian innovators will:

Showcase their impact solutions internationally

Engage with potential investors and global partners for scaling

Build cross-country linkages for knowledge exchange and co-creation

Position India as a leader in grassroots and purpose-driven innovation

SIA 2025 Award Winners – India
The following ventures have been selected as SIA 2025 Award Winners, representing India at the Global Summit. Each venture is supported by Impact Hub Hyderabad (IHH) through ecosystem access, partnerships, pilots, and market linkages.

PREserwe (Health & Sanitation)
Founder: Dhruven Bhalerao

PREserwe stops plastic before it pollutes—protecting water, livelihoods, and lives by replacing hazardous manual scavenging with technology-enabled solutions at sewer and railway roots.
Support by Impact Hub Hyderabad:

Connecting with government and municipal corporations

Facilitating pilot and validation projects with municipalities in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh

SuperSaaf (Health & Sanitation)
Founder: Husna Banu

SuperSaaf.in is India’s first floor cleaner in sheet form, powered by coconut-based surfactants. It replaces toxic liquid cleaners with a mess-free, plant-powered solution that is safe for kids, pets, and the planet.
Support by Impact Hub Hyderabad:

Connections with D2C brands for partnerships and distribution

Linkages with Women & Child Health departments to integrate hygiene solutions into community welfare programs

Eco Cushion (Climate Tech)
Founder: Shruthi Prakash

Eco Cushion offers a zero-waste packaging solution using dried water hyacinth stems as natural shock-absorbing material, replacing thermocol balls and plastic fillers for sustainable shipping.
Support by Impact Hub Hyderabad:

Connecting with government municipalities, NGOs, and SHG groups

Supporting scale-up and adoption across eco-conscious supply chains

CultivOx (AgriTech)
Founder: Mahesh Vuppu

CultivOx is a solar-powered autonomous rover designed for cotton farming operations, including sowing, weeding, pesticide application, fertilization, and harvesting—making farming more efficient and sustainable.
Support by Impact Hub Hyderabad:

Connecting with agritech ecosystems and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Enabling product validation and commercialization

Exploring market opportunities in Africa and Latin America

Blind Eye (MedTech | Assistive Technology)
Founder: Ravi Kiran

Blind Eye is the world’s first wearable assistive device designed to empower visually impaired individuals to perform daily tasks independently, confidently, and with dignity.

Support by Impact Hub Hyderabad:

Government linkages for community welfare programs

Corporate CSR partnerships for funding and adoption

Market access opportunities within India and globally

Sponsorship Request for SIA Global Summit 2025
To ensure meaningful participation and recognition of Indian innovators, we invite corporates, foundations, institutions, and ecosystem partners to support India’s delegation to the SIA Global Summit 2025.
Sponsorship support will enable:

Recognition and financial support for Indian social innovators

Representation of Indian youth at a premier global platform

Strengthening India’s role in the global social innovation ecosystem

Sponsorship includes:

Cash Awards for winning innovators

Community Awards recognizing grassroots impact and inclusive innovation

By supporting SIA 2025, sponsors directly contribute to scaling high-impact solutions, empowering young changemakers, and positioning India as a global leader in sustainable and inclusive innovation.