Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Young Entrepreneurs Fellowship

Where Vision Meets Venture.

The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Young Entrepreneurs Fellowship is a flagship initiative of Shasta Global Foundation, designed to nurture a new generation of ethical, innovative, and impact-driven entrepreneurs.

Inspired by the life, vision, and values of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the Fellowship empowers young leaders to transform ideas into enterprises that create economic opportunity, social value, and sustainable impact—locally grounded and globally relevant.

Duration : 6 Months

Fellowship Vision

To build a cohort of young entrepreneurs who combine dreams with discipline, innovation with integrity, and enterprise with nation-building.

Who Should Apply

The Fellowship is open to:

  • Aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs

  • Final-year students and young professionals

  • Innovators seeking to build purpose-led enterprises

  • Individuals committed to creating jobs, solutions, and social value

Selection is based on potential, purpose, and commitment—not privilege or pedigree.

The Kalam Legacy

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam believed that “Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action.”
This Fellowship embodies that belief—supporting young entrepreneurs to dream boldly, think deeply, and act responsibly.

A Fellowship with Purpose

The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Young Entrepreneurs Fellowship is more than a program.
It is a commitment to building responsible enterprise leaders who contribute to India’s growth and the world’s sustainable future.

Join the Fellowship

Be part of a community shaping the future of entrepreneurship with vision, values, and impact. Submit your application and expression of interest to info@shastaglobal.org