Human Capital for Third Sector

Katalyst was started with the intent of empowering women from low income communities through the pursuit of professional education and enhancing their employability. The program envisions creating a large pool of such empowered women or Katalysts, who will be in a position to influence society and catalyze positive change. Katalyst has its centers in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore.

Katalyst selects girl students, who are pursuing a professional degree like Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, C.A., with a good academic track record and family income of less than Rs.2 lakhs per year. It offers the beneficairies

1. 600 hours of blended learning and skill development over the four year degree

2. One-to-one mentorship- approximately 20 hours a year

3. Financial support based on academic performance, training attendance, mentor interactions, etc.

4. Assistance with internships

5. Industry exposure and corporate interactions

6. Laptops at subsidized rates, Access to best in class technology

7. Health insurance to the girl and her mother / female guardian

8. Peer group support and interaction with professionals in leadership roles through the Katalyst Convention

Katalyst has so far impacted the lives of over 900 girl students with its mentoring and internship intervention. Around 440 alumni are placed in public or private sector or are pursuing post graduation, in India or abroad. Katalyst alumni occupy positions of seniority in various Indian companies as well as MNCs with an average starting salary of 6 lakhs p.a. minimum.