About Us

Enabling Aspirations of Local Community, Sustainably

As a CSR implementation agency, Synergie aims to maximise social impact for corporate partners through dedicated community engagement, innovative sustainable solutions, strategic partnerships and strong control mechanisms through in-house tech platforms.

To help everyone have a net positive impact on the planet.

Our Story

Synergie was founded in 2009 by corporate executives turned social entrepreneurs to address macro societal problems using social and digital innovation. It works with organisations across India to implement CSR projects and has 12A, 80G, and FCRA certifications.

Synergie has special consultative status with UNECOSOC since 2019 and is also a training partner of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

Awards & Recognition in CSR Excellence

Synergie has won various awards and accolades for its expertise in implementing CSR projects, aligning community aspirations, corporate objectives, and stringent control mechanisms.

Timeline

Setting the Foundation, 2009

Corporate executives turned social entrepreneurs founded Synergie with a mission to create a net positive impact on the planet. They also launched the Impact Assessment Vertical, conducting Community Needs Assessment and Impact studies across India.

Synergie gained traction as a reliable implementation agency for CSR projects and launched strategic verticals in health, environment, and skills. Significant projects included combating vector-borne diseases, empowering micro-enterprises financially, and fostering sustainable forests.

The Initial Steps, 2010-2012

Accelerating Partnerships, 2013-2016

Synergie forged strategic partnerships with corporates nationwide to implement CSR projects. During this phase, we launched our WASH vertical and entered the field of road safety. The Ministry of Health, Government of India, recognised our collaboration as one of the most innovative Public Private Partnership (PPP) models.

Synergie obtained FCRA registration and earned special consultative status with UN ECOSOC. Our education vertical was introduced to democratise education and unlock the potential of children.

Unlocking Potential of Communities, 2017-2019

Tech for Good, 2020-2022

Synergie launched a tech-for-good platform to track CSR project implementation and provide dynamic updates to partners. We also introduced a scholarship management system and learning management system. Becoming NSDC partners enhanced our efforts in workforce skilling.

Synergie expanded its strategy by integrating on-ground implementation with tech-for-good platforms to maximise social return on investment for corporate partners. Till date, Synergie has directly impacted over 40 lakh individuals, collaborated with 100+ corporates, and operates in 500+ districts across India.

Combining Social and Digital Innovation, 2022-2024

Meet Our Team

From the Founder’s Office

Ms. Indrani Maitra holds a Master’s degree from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University and is an accredited member of the Partnership Brokers Accreditation Scheme [PBAS], led by the Overseas Development Institute [ODI] and the International Business Leaders Forum[IBLF], UK. She is trained in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Hong Kong and in PRA Methods and Application from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi.Indrani is a social entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in conceptualising corporate and brand campaigns pivoted on social values, implementing sustainable CSR initiatives and forging multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Saurabh Verma, Co-Founder Director

Saurabh is a former corporate executive with extensive experience at Microsoft and TCS, now a social entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging technology for societal good. He excels in strategic consulting, organisational development, and fostering collaborative partnerships. With an MBA in marketing and a background in Economics(H), Saurabh co-founded Synergie, a social enterprise specialising in Sustainability, Circular business models, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) consulting and implementation.