Overview
What can happen in a hundred years ?
A nation can reimagine its identity. Cities can rise into global models of innovation. Villages can thrive with education, technology, and opportunity. Culture can evolve—held by tradition, yet shaped by the new. From our independence in 1947 to the vision of 2047, the journey is one of transformation—of people, places, and possibilities. India is on the cusp of turning 100 as an independent nation, and in this defining moment, we’re asking young architects and designers a bold question: What vision would you conceive to shape India’s 100 years?
The Saint-Gobain Grants are back, and this time with a call to action—’A vision for 2047’—to think deeply and dream responsibly. And to innovate and design something that matters – one that defines Saint-Gobain’s purpose of Making the World a Better Home !
Inspired by the power of design to catalyse urban and cultural revival, this is a call to propose a solution that is feasible, scalable and inspiring. Your idea could take shape as a small but powerful intervention, inclusive, resilient, or sustainable: a tech-enabled prototype, a material innovation, a social design initiative, or a hands-on toolkit that sparks real change.
What truly matters is its ability to shift perspectives, inspire action, and create real economic, social, or environmental impact. Think of how innovation can ignite broader advancements. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why isn’t anyone doing something about this?”
This is your moment to be that someone. Are you ready to design for a new India?
Apply now. Let’s shape a future that reflects who we are—and who we aspire to be.
Eligibility
- Students of architecture or young architects under the age of 35 years.
- Students of interior design and interior designers under the age of 35 years—both from courses of a minimum of 3 years’ duration.
- All Transparence participants: current or past, irrespective of age and year of graduation.
- Past winners and applicants of Saint-Gobain Scholarships may reapply with new ideas or with proposals for the next stage of their ideas.
- Individual application or in teams (Please note Saint-Gobain will be able to sponsor only one person’s travel for the interview round if shortlisted.)
Foundations of Winning Idea
- Your project should bring fresh and imaginative ideas to the world of architecture and design.
- Explore smart and practical ways to make the most of available resources and structures.
- Foster active connections between societies and communities.
- Clearly define who will benefit from your project and the positive changes it aims to bring.
- Your project can be an entirely new creation.
- Alternatively, draw inspiration from existing ideas, tailoring them to suit your target audience or location.
- You can even implement an existing idea, but always with proper credits and permissions.
- Ensure your idea addresses a real issue in the community you wish to help or offers solutions to important local or global problems.
- Priority will be given to projects that show consideration for the environment and society
Pillars of the Saint-Gobain Grants Programme
GET 1 LAKH RUPEES TO MAKE YOUR INNOVATIVE IDEA A REALITY
As part of the Grants Program, Saint-Gobain will present up to six distinct grants of Rs.1,00,000/– each to students and professionals in Architecture and Design who are passionate, eager and ready to make a difference with their inspiring and revolutionary proposals. Resources are provided for the development and implementation of a project or execution of a prototype. The grantees will be awarded the sanctioned grant amount in phases as requested in the proposal and also will be felicitated with an award of recognition.
For your proposal
Timeline
Launch: 26th June 2025
Deadline: 3rd November 2025
Discover the range of projects in the SG archive
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Pillar of Sustainability
Sustainable & eco-friendly projects; environmentally responsive innovation, research, and design interventions,Renewable energy solutions, Conservation, Sustainable transportation.
Pillar of social responsibility
Socially responsible projects in architecture, construction, and design, Community-based interventions, Affordable spaces, Development of communities, Inclusive design, Development of employment opportunities
Pillar of Socio Cultural realm
Address current socio-cultural issues, heritage impact, awareness, documentation, and conservation, Tangible and intangible heritages, promoting local handicrafts, restoration and adaptive reuse.
Pillar of Digital Technology and Innovation
Innovative digital initiatives in architecture, construction and design, AR and VR indesign, Promoting wayfinding techniques through VR, restoration through digital means
The Pillar of New Products, Materials and Building Technology
Innovations in New Products; Materials or Building Technology; Sustainable Building Materials Solution; Building Technology; Construction practices that minimise Waste & Recycle materials; Material Research; Modular Construction Techniques; 3D Printing.
Process
Register
Register yourself on the website at the link provided below.
Fill the form
After receiving the confirmation email, please fill in the form
Upload the proposal
Upload a detailed report of a maximum of 4 A4 pages.
Ensure your proposal includes
Idea
A clearly stated idea and aim
Process
A well-fleshed-out process
Timeline
A crisp timeline: details the phases of your project and the time required for each
Financial breakdown
Optimum and appropriate budget stating the use of the scholarship money: phase-wise financial breakdown and an estimate (maximum Rs 1 Lakh).
The Selection Process
An esteemed jury constituted by Saint-Gobain will carefully shortlist up to 10-12 potential projects and invite the qualifiers for an interview, which may be live or a video conference. The final winners will be announced on the sidelines of the Transparence 20.0 Grand Finale 2025-26.
Rules & Requisites
- Saint-Gobain Grants Programme (earlier known as Saint-Gobain Scholarship) is open to students or graduates of architecture from a recognised college in India.
- This activity is a competition of skill and should not be considered as a forum of appeal for charity.
- Your Project proposal should also include a proper plan and letter of intent in around 1500 words on how exactly you will use the grant amount.
- Please also include your Professional CV with the submission.
- You also need to provide us with a letter of declaration that Saint-Gobain and Ethos have complete rights to use your photograph, personal details, title, and summary of your proposal for its future communications and publicity for promoting its CSR initiatives and any future Saint-Gobain Grants Programme that it will launch.
- Entry Form, Formats for the letter of Intent & Letter of Declaration, Your Project Submission
- The checklist can be downloaded from this file
- Incomplete entries will be automatically disqualified.
- Additionally, please send a detailed report to arcause@ethosfoundation.in
- Contact details of at least two professional references who can be contacted regarding your professional legitimacy & proficiency should be submitted.
TIMELINE :
- Registrations open: 26th June 2025
OUR PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS :
Following is the list of our past scholarship winners from the previous editions, you can find these project reports at: https://ethosfoundation.in/sg-archive/
The Jury’s Decision will be final & binding
For any queries related to the brief, please email arcause@ethosfoundation.in
Attachments
Saint Gobain Grant Brief 25-26
Submission Form
Declaration form