Applications & Nominations are now closed

Applications & Nominations are now closed

Bring impact to millions

by thinking at scale!

Bring impact to millions

by thinking at scale!

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/// Read more about EkStep’s Origin Story

Learn directly from changemakers

Learn directly from changemakers

Get access to folks behind population-scale systems created for the public good like UPI, Aadhaar, FASTag, CoWIN, and DIKSHA.

Doing, not talking

Doing, not talking

Our Apprenticeship program is designed around less talk, and more do. For 6 months, we match you to an organization that will show you the ropes.

Real Impact on Real Lives

Real Impact on Real Lives

For the next 12 months, build things that change lives.

Seed Communities

Seed Communities

Building communities is a large part of what you’ll be doing, through these communities you’ll get a real-world view of addressable problems & solutions across domains. 

18-Month Fellowship with a stipend

18-Month Fellowship with a stipend

This is work, not charity. You’re building the nation and will be remunerated accordingly.

/// Work directly with seasoned changemakers!

/// Work directly with seasoned changemakers!

Maximize impact for you

& your community

Maximize impact for you

& your community

The People+ fellowship is an 18-month structured apprenticeship program designed to transform promising, young talent into leaders of change. We want to equip more young people with the tools and mindset needed to deliver large-scale impact through technology.


You will begin for 6 months by working in one of our network organizations. In the next 12 months you will be leading one or more community projects to deliver on technology for the public good.


Throughout the 18 months, we will conduct “School” days - intimate training and mentorship sessions with industry leaders such as Nandan Nilekani, Pramod Varma, Shankar Maruwada, Vivek Raghavan, and many more such inspirational leaders to help you on your journey. The School sessions will also allow you to learn what the other fellows are up to and build co-companions on your journey.

We will work with you throughout the fellowship to make sure that you would have:

We will work with you throughout the fellowship to make sure that you would have:

Built a network of like-minded do-gooders 

Built/scaled a product that uses technology for population scale impact. 

Get an opportunity to represent your organization at national & international symposium/events.

Developed the mindset, attitude & knowledge to believe that you can solve society’s problems & change the world for the better.

Been introduced to the revolutionary world of DPIs and AI which are changing how we do impactful work.

A direct channel to changemakers, mentors, and communities.

Had the opportunity to present at Demo Days - a chance to showcase your ideas directly to founders, investors, philanthropists, and government leaders

What is the larger purpose behind bringing this Fellowship to you?

What is the larger purpose behind bringing this Fellowship to you?

We aim to mold the narrative and bring together a diverse community of dreamers and doers from all walks of life - healthcare professionals, educators, farmers, artists, social workers, policymakers, and technologists - all united by the common goal of using AI for the betterment of society. 



This fellowship program is designed as an apprenticeship-based university that inculcates young, skilled, and high-energy talent with the right aptitude and attitude for this ambitious task.

Have any questions?

Have any questions?

How long is the Fellowship?

The People+AI Fellowship is an 18-month program.

Is this a full-time situation?

Yes, the Fellowship is a full-time commitment.

Are there any requirements I have to meet to be able to apply?

Yes, applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and have a strong passion

Why should I choose this over an internship or a job?

This Fellowship is a unique opportunity to both become part of a diverse community of dreamers and doers from all walks of life & impact the lives of many! Our apprenticeship-based "university" model is wildly different from an internship or job in the sense that it is designed to inculcate young, skilled, and high-energy talent. You also get hands-on experience and experience-backed learnings from industry experts, while also having the opportunity to attend campsites, retreats, and events!

Do I get paid during my 18-Month tenure?

Yes, we provide a stipend of 15LPA during the 18-Month Fellowship.

Ready to join?

fellowship@peopleplus.ai

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to fellowship@peopleplus.ai and we’d be happy to help you! 

Ready to join?

fellowship@peopleplus.ai

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to fellowship@peopleplus.ai and we’d be happy to help you!