About Catapult India Foundation

Empowering underprivileged students to break barriers and achieve their full potential through education and career support.

Our Mission & Vision

Vision

A India where every underprivileged student has equal access to quality education and career opportunities, regardless of their socio-economic background.

Mission

To provide comprehensive academic guidance, skill development, and career placement support to SC/ST and economically disadvantaged students across India.

Our Core Values

These principles guide every aspect of our work

Equity

We believe in leveling the playing field for students from marginalized communities.

Empowerment

We equip students with knowledge, skills and confidence to shape their own futures.

Excellence

We maintain high standards in all our programs and services.

Community

We collaborate with local partners to create sustainable impact.

Our Story

Catapult India Foundation was established in 2018 by a group of educators and technology professionals who recognized the systemic barriers faced by SC/ST and underprivileged students in accessing quality education and employment opportunities.

What began as a small mentorship initiative in Bangalore has grown into a pan-India organization impacting thousands of students annually. Our association with CloudRunr has enabled us to leverage technology to scale our programs while maintaining personal connections with each student we serve.

2018 Founded in Bangalore with 12 students

2020 Expanded to 3 cities with CloudRunr partnership

2022 Launched national digital learning platform

2023 Reached 1500+ students across 12 cities

Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated team driving our mission forward

Dr. Anika Patel

Founder & CEO

Education reform advocate with 15+ years experience in curriculum development and SC/ST student empowerment.

Rahul Sharma

Director of Programs

Former corporate trainer who leads our career development initiatives with focus on industry-relevant skills.

Priya Desai

Technology Director

CloudRunr liaison who oversees our digital learning platforms and mentor matching systems.