City Champions
An initiative to champion, support, and mentor visionary organisations committed to shaping the future of our cities.
Apply to become a City Champion!
With a projected 800 million people set to inhabit Indian cities by 2050, the need for transformative urban development has never been more pressing.
At Josh Talks, we recognise the pivotal role played by organisations driving positive change in our cities. We launched the City Champions Program in 2023, in support with Omidyar Network India, to identify, recognise and reward urban grassroots organisations.
This year, we are launching the City Champions Accelerator Program — a rallying call to champion, support, and enhance the skill sets of organisations leading the charge in grassroot urban development. We are committed to accelerating funding for these groundbreaking initatives, ensuring that the world hears the success stories of those shaping the cities of tomorrow.
Join us in redefining urban development and apply to be a part of the City Champions Accelerator Program.
Watch the stories of 2023 City Champions
City Champions has two categories of awards - General and Thematic. General Awards are open to all the 8 thematic sectors of impact. Whereas, each Thematic Award is sector-specific.
Spearheading innovative solutions for resilient communities.
With 2.5 billion lifetime views, Josh Talks is one of India’s leading content and upskilling platforms with 10 regional languages, 6 content categories, states and districts.
Omidyar Network India invests in bold entrepreneurs who help create a meaningful life for every Indian, especially the hundreds of millions of Indians in low-income and lower-middle-income populations, ranging from the poorest among us to the existing middle class.