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Empowering Student Innovators with Micro-Grants

Tinker Grants is dedicated to fueling the next generation of problem-solvers by providing annual micro-grants to students with bold, impactful ideas. Our initiative is designed for young thinkers who are ready to tackle real-world challenges through practical solutions. With 100% of funding sourced from the community and absolutely no equity or profit-sharing, recipients can focus entirely on bringing their ideas to life. Whether you're just starting out in college or dreaming big in high school, Tinker Grants is here to support your journey from concept to impact.

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Proudly Supporting Student Innovation Across India

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Empowering Students to Lead Change

Tinker Grants believes in the power of young minds to create meaningful impact. Our annual micro-grants provide students with the resources they need to bring their boldest ideas to life. By focusing on practical solutions for large-scale challenges, we help young innovators become leaders and problem-solvers in their communities. Our student-first approach ensures that every grant amplifies creativity and independent thinking, setting the stage for long-term change.

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100% Crowdfunded, Zero Equity

Every Penny that fuels a Tinker Grant is donated by individuals who believe in student innovation. We operate as a non-profit, and students receive funding with no strings attached - no equity, no profit-sharing, just support. This transparent, community-driven model ensures that students remain the sole owners of their ideas, free to experiment and grow without financial or institutional constraints. Our donors become part of each success story, helping to foster a culture of open collaboration.

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Building a Global Innovation Network

Starting in colleges, Tinker Grants is on a mission to expand its reach to schools and beyond, ultimately creating a worldwide grassroots network for student innovation. Our vision is to connect young thinkers from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to share ideas, resources, and inspiration. By nurturing a global community, we aim to spark a movement where student-driven solutions address complex problems everywhere. Join us as we lay the foundation for the next generation of changemakers.

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Our annual micro-grants enable students to turn their bold, problem-solving ideas into impactful projects. 100% crowdfunded, no equity, no profit-sharing—just pure support for the next generation of changemakers.

How Tinker Grants Empowers Young Innovators

Annual Micro-Grants

We provide small, accessible grants to students, designed to spark innovation without financial barriers. Our grants enable you to experiment, prototype, and implement solutions to real-world problems - no strings attached.

Crowdfunded, Student-First Model

Every grant is funded entirely by our community of supporters. There’s no equity taken, no profit-sharing demanded, and no hidden terms. Our mission is to empower students, not profit from their ideas.

From Campuses to Classrooms, and Beyond

We started by supporting college students, but our vision is to reach every budding innovator - from schools to a global grassroots network. As we grow, so does our commitment to democratizing access to innovation funding for youth everywhere.

Starter Grant

Perfect for first-time student innovators ready to test their boldest ideas. The Starter Grant helps you move from concept to prototype with essential resources and mentorship.

₹5,000- 1 time

What's Included

  • Access to ₹5,000 seed funding
  • Mentorship from experienced innovators
  • Guidance on project planning and execution
  • Opportunity to showcase at Tinker Events
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Impact Grant

Designed for students or teams with early-stage projects that show real promise. The Impact Grant provides extra funding and extended support to scale your solution and demonstrate tangible outcomes.

₹15,000- 1 time

What's Included

  • ₹15,000 in project funding
  • Quarterly check-ins with Tinker mentors
  • Priority access to workshops and resources
  • Eligibility for advanced training sessions
  • Networking with industry professionals
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Community Builder Grant

Best suited for student leaders who aim to spark innovation in their communities or campuses. This grant empowers you to run initiatives, host events, or launch clubs that foster a culture of creative problem-solving.

₹25,000- 1 time

What's Included

  • ₹25,000 for community projects
  • Personalized mentorship for initiative design
  • Direct support for event or club launch
  • Feature on Tinker Grants platform
  • Access to Tinker’s national network
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Empowering Student Innovation with Micro-Grants

Empowering Young Innovators Through Micro-Grants

Tinker Grants provides annual, 100% crowdfunded micro-grants to students with bold solutions for real-world challenges. We support practical, high-impact projects - no equity, no profit-sharing, just genuine support for student-driven innovation. Our mission is to ignite grassroots change, starting from colleges and expanding to schools, with the vision to create a global network of young problem-solvers.

Students collaborating on an innovative project funded by Tinker Grants

Empowering Student Innovation Through Micro-Grants

Tinker Grants is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of problem-solvers by providing annual micro-grants to students with bold, practical ideas. Launched in 2025 with a modest ₹5,000 from founder Sairam Muralidharan, we’ve become a catalyst for student-led change - supporting projects that address real-world challenges. All our grants are fully crowdfunded, with no strings attached: students retain 100% ownership of their ideas and outcomes. As we grow, our mission is to reach more campuses, extend our impact to schools, and build a global grassroots network for student innovation.

Our Micro-Grants: Fueling Bold Student Innovation

Tinker Grants provides annual micro-grants to empower students with visionary ideas. Our core service is simple yet powerful: we offer financial support to young thinkers who are ready to tackle real-world problems with practical, scalable solutions. Each grant is 100% crowdfunded and awarded with no equity or profit-sharing - students keep full ownership of their projects. We support initiatives from any discipline, as long as they demonstrate creativity, feasibility, and the potential for real impact. Our mission is to expand access to funding, starting from colleges, reaching schools, and ultimately building a global network for grassroots student innovation.

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Sairam Muralidharan

Chief Grant Officer & Founder - Tinker Grants
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Mohammed Suhaib

Co-founder - Tinker Grants
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Jayaram Muralidharan

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Get in Touch with Tinker Grants

Have a bold idea or want to support student innovation? Reach out to Tinker Grants to learn more about our annual micro-grants, our crowdfunding initiatives, or how you can get involved. We're here to empower the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers.

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Students collaborating on innovative projects with Tinker Grants support

Empowering Student Innovation with Micro-Grants

Tinker Grants offers annual micro-grants to students who are passionate about solving real-world problems. Our 100% crowdfunded, non-profit initiative provides budding innovators with the resources they need to turn bold ideas into practical solutions -without taking equity or profit-sharing. Open to college students and soon expanding to schools, we aim to foster a culture of creativity and impact, building a global grassroots network for student-driven change.

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