BY REIN
Misfits
A stage, a community and a funding pipeline — for social entrepreneurs ready to grow.
Misfits returns in 2027, with a flagship event in July.
Register interest for 2027
THE COMMUNITY
A room full of people building solutions for the places they call home.
ABOUT MISFITS
A community for entrepreneurs building what matters.
Misfits connects early-stage social entrepreneurs — people building commercially viable solutions to real social problems — with visibility, mentorship, peer community and access to capital. It runs as a multi-city pitch and community program across South Asia, culminating in a regional Mega Pitch that showcases the top social ventures of the year.
Five editions delivered. 1,000+ applicants engaged. Supported by GIZ, Startup India, Villgro, UnLtd India, ImpactPod and dozens of impact investors and incubators across the region.
The community has become a trusted pipeline — for incubators, accelerators, and grant programs that value REIN's curation.
HOW IT WORKS
From application to alumni network.
Apply
Open call for social entrepreneurs, non-profits, and innovators across South Asia. 0–3 years stage, any sector, tech or non-tech.
Pitch
Regional pitch sessions across 15 locations (hybrid). 10–15 pitches per location. Top 2 from each move to the Mega Pitch.
Compete
The Mega Pitch: top 30 Misfits from across the region on one stage. Jury of investors, incubators, and domain experts.
Grow
Winners get matched to incubators, grant programs, and mentors. The community stays — peer learning, collaborations, and connections beyond the event.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bring the work, the insight, and the ambition.
You're building something that creates tangible impact in your community
You're at early stage — idea to 3 years of operation
You may be a startup, a non-profit, or an individual innovator
You're working in South Asia or on South Asian problems
You believe local problems need local solutions
TRACK RECORD
$4M+ raised by Misfits alumni.
Past editions were supported by Startup India, GIZ, MUN Impact, Villgro, ImpactPod, Crowdera, and Unltd India. One edition received 240+ applications, with 13 pitch sessions delivered across South Asia.
Your idea belongs on a stage.
Misfits returns in 2027, with a flagship event in July. Register your interest to hear first.