Program Timeline
Program Mode
Virtual Week 2 to Week 9 = 09 May to 27 Jun 2026
In-person Week 10 = 02 Jul to 04 Jul 2026
Application Timeline
Application Deadline : 23 March 2026
The ILSS Digital Transformation for Social Impact Program will empower NPOs to drive catalytic impact at scale by crafting their own digital transformation journey, through a holistic understanding of the art of the possible with digital transformation (DT), industry best practices and expert mentorship.
The Program will run in a blended format for 10 weeks as follows:
- In-person components in Delhi-NCR from 23 Apr to 26 Apr 2026 and 02 Jul to 04 Jul 2026
- 8 weeks of online learning and mentoring from 09 May to 27 Jun 2026
Program Highlights
22 Foundational topics, 8+ case studies
20+ in-person sessions
18+ virtual sessions
75+ hours of learning
10+ personalised mentoring sessions with experts
Program Objectives
Learnings from sector leaders about the art of the possible and their transformation journeys
Build an awareness of the journey – tools, steps, critical success factors and risks
Understand importance of data & AI and using those for improving organisational effectiveness
Create a digital transformation vision/ roadmap for your organisation
Be a part of a cohesive network of leaders who can support one another
Receive mentorship during the program, select participants will also receive mentor support for 6 months post program
Why This Program?
Curriculum Components
Faculty & Mentors
Akshay V
Founder and CEO, Edzola Technologies
Alok Gupta
Chief Product Officer, EKSTEP FOUNDATION
Anand Sharma
Founder, Radics Education
Anjali Hegde
Executive Director, Udayan Care
Arti B Jain
Doctoral Researcher, SPJIMR Mumbai & Lead Partner, SVP India
Debleena Majumdar
CoFounder, Kahaniyah
Deepa Gopalakrishnan Sundar
Head - Sandbox Grants EdelGive Foundation
Hareesh Tibrewala
Co-founder and Board Member, Mirum India
Jayant Rastogi
Global CEO, Magic Bus
Krishna Kumar
CEO, GreenPepper + AI
Manmeet Singh
Digital Public Goods/Infrastructure Evangelist
Poonam Choksi
Vertical Head - Social Sector Capacity-Building, A.T.E. Chandra Foundation
Puneet Kapoor
Ex-President & Head of Distribution, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Ramesh Padmanabhan
CEO, ARMMAN
Rekha Koita
Co-founder, Koita Foundation
Rizwan Koita
Chairman, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH); Co-founder, Koita Foundation
Sanjay Purohit
CEO and Chief Curator, Centre for Exponential Change
Sanjeev Prasad
Senior Business Adviser, Coforge
Savita Muley
Chief Product Officer, Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions
Shankar Maruwada
Co-founder and CEO, EkStep Foundation
Shruthi Iyer
Co-founder and CEO, Foundation for Mother and Child Health - India
Srivathsan Ramaswamy
Co-Founder & Chief Programme Officer, Madhi Foundation
Sutanuka Ghosh
Senior Director - Better World Initiative, Genpact
Swapnil Agarwal
Co-founder, Dhwani Rural Information Systems Ltd
Uma Kogekar
Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Equity and Quality in Universal Education - CEQUEWho is the Program for?
CEOs/CTOs/Co-founders/Program Directors of nonprofits and social purpose organisations
Testimonials
Prapti Bhasin
Chief Operating Officer,
Aavishkaar Center
Kalyani Kumar
Chief Information Officer,
Adhyayan Foundation
The DTSI Program has been a deeply transformative journey for both me and my organisation. Guided by my mentor, Varsha Varma, I gained new clarity on defining problems and structuring solutions. Engaging with experts across sectors broadened my understanding of digital strategy. I now carry a clearer roadmap for applying digital transformation to better serve our school leaders and students. Above all, the community-driven approach and ILSS team’s support made this experience both enriching and profoundly thought-provoking.
Manisha Desai
Director,
Concern India Foundation
The ILSS Digital Transformation Program has proven to be an enriching experience. Over the past three months, we had the privilege of learning from leading experts who provided invaluable insights into their journeys and the rapidly evolving digital landscape. My mentor helped deepen my understanding and assisted in developing a structured roadmap for Concern India Foundation’s digital transformation journey. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to foster meaningful transformation in their workplace.
Sharat Goswami
Cofounder & Director,
Milaan Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
The Program will run in a blended format for 10 weeks as follows:
- In-person components in Delhi-NCR from 23 Apr to 26 Apr 2026 and 02 Jul to 04 Jul 2026
- 8 weeks of online learning and mentoring from 09 May to 27 Jun 2026
The general guideline for expected time commitment:
- In-person sessions: 8 hours per day, for 6 days
- Virtual sessions: 4 hours per week, for 8 weeks
- Virtual mentoring and cohort connects: 2-3 hours per week, for 8 weeks
The virtual sessions are expected to take place from 9:30 AM -1:30 PM on Saturdays.
Mentorship sessions and cohort connects can be scheduled as per the availability of the participants.
Fee for the program is 1 Lakh INR (+ GST). Merit & need-based scholarships are available.
Once your candidature has been confirmed, we will share the bank payment details with you to pay the fee.
The fee covers the accommodation, on a full-board basis, during the in-person days. Cost of travel has to be borne by the participant.
Yes. The program is, however, mapped to weekends as per IST timelines so you should expect to manage your schedule to align with the program sessions.
Next Steps
Virtual Week 2 to Week 9 = 09 May to 27 Jun 2026
In-person Week 10 = 02 Jul to 04 Jul 2026
Application Deadline : 23 March 2026
Merit & Need Based Scholarships are Available