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Empowering Students through Mentorship

Thousands of alumni across research labs, universities and industry — one network, open to every student who asks.

Vaigyanikji Community

Connecting Young Minds. High-Impact Mentorship.

We are building a symbiotic ecosystem where ambitious students and alumni collaborate to create shared value through direct knowledge transfer and collaborative growth.

Mohanish Borana

President NISAU UK · Co-Creator India–UK Achievers · DST NIDHI

Achievers Dialogue 2026 covering the length and breadth of India comes to an end. Kudos to our partnership with the British Council, British universities, and key stakeholders in UK higher education.

Achievers Dialogues stage during the closing session

Achievers: Celebrating Living Bridges of Indo-UK Educational Partnerships

A researcher operating equipment in a materials lab
A panel discussion in progress at a Foundation event
Mentorship leads to innovation, and innovation leads to national pride. Every conversation between a student and an alumnus is a small act of nation-building.
Mohanish BoranaFounder, Vaigyanik Ji Foundation
Alumni on the platform
4,800+Alumni on the platformAcross 34 countries
Mentorship hours logged
1,260Mentorship hours loggedIn the last 12 months
Events and workshops
180+Events and workshopsSince 2023
Raised for scholarships
₹68 LRaised for scholarshipsFrom 900+ donors
How it works

Pillars of Engagement

Three ways the network turns goodwill into something a student can actually use.

  • A mentor guiding a student one on one

    1-on-1 Alumni Mentorship

    Matched conversations with alumni who have walked the exact path you are considering — from PhD applications to first-job negotiations.

    Find a mentor
  • Students in an industry readiness workshop

    Industry-Ready Guidance

    Workshops, mock interviews and portfolio reviews run by people currently hiring in research, deep tech and public policy.

    Explore guidance
  • A large gathering of the alumni fraternity

    A Fraternity of Excellence

    A continuous loop where today's mentees become tomorrow's mentors, ensuring a sustainable cycle of national growth.

    Become a mentor
What's on

Upcoming events

Conferences, clinics and meetups — most of them free, all of them open to members.

  • Aug22
    Hybrid
    Conference

    Achievers Dialogues 2026 — Delhi Edition

    Alumni, universities and policymakers on what actually helps a returning graduate build a career in India.

    Date and time
    22 Aug 2026 · 9:30 AM
    Location
    India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
    Attendance
    318 registered of 400
  • Aug9
    OnlineWaitlist
    Workshop

    PhD Application Clinic — Statements of Purpose

    A working session, not a lecture. Bring a draft; leave with line-by-line feedback from three reviewers.

    Date and time
    9 Aug 2026 · 3:00 PM
    Location
    Online — Zoom, Online
    Attendance
    40 registered of 40
  • Aug16
    In-person
    Meetup

    Bengaluru Chapter Launch Meetup

    First in-person gathering for the new Bengaluru chapter — introductions, chapter plan and open floor.

    Date and time
    16 Aug 2026 · 6:00 PM
    Location
    Bangalore International Centre, Domlur, Bengaluru
    Attendance
    87 registered of 120
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