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About Annual Giving

A Commitment Across Generations

For more than six decades, IIT Kanpur has been shaped by generations of students, faculty, alumni and supporters. The Institute we know today reflects their collective commitment to building something that would endure beyond their own time.

Annual Giving offers our community a meaningful way to carry this commitment forward. Through contributions made each year, we help IIT Kanpur support its students and faculty, respond to emerging needs and advance research and innovation.

As part of Greater Than Us – The IIT Kanpur Campaign, Annual Giving connects individual contributions to a larger institutional purpose. Every gift, regardless of its size, helps carry forward what earlier generations built and create new possibilities for those who follow.

A Collective Commitment in Action
Raised so far ₹ 9,104,955 ≈ $0
79 Contributors
Goal ₹ 5.00 Cr ≈ $526K
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Where your gift goes

Where Your Gift Makes a Difference

One annual gift. Flexible support for IIT Kanpur's evolving priorities.

Foundation

Spaces that support learning and discovery.

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Foundation

  • Research facilities
  • Academic spaces
  • Student wellbeing and housing
  • Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology (GSMST)

Talent

Opportunities for students and faculty.

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Talent

  • Student scholarships and travel grants
  • Faculty development and fellowships
  • Student entrepreneurship & innovation

Frontier

Research that moves ideas into application.

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Frontier

  • AI, MedTech and Sustainability
  • Quantum and Drone technologies
  • Semiconductor and Cybersecurity
  • Translational research & innovation
A Greater Impact, Together

Beneficiaries Supported Across Our Key Programs

550+

Scholarships

110+

Student Awards

65+

Faculty Chairs

40+

Faculty Fellowships

Wall of Donors

Stories of Possibility

Real people. Lasting change. Explore how our community is creating impact across education, health and society.

Anshika Singh, IIT Kanpur student Student support

A Timely Gift, A Stronger Future

Coming from a small farming family in rural Uttar Pradesh, Anshika knew early what financial uncertainty felt like. While a tuition fee waiver helped her enter IIT Kanpur, daily expenses like mess bills, electricity charges, and a failing laptop became overwhelming. At a critical moment, alumni support arrived. Pending dues were cleared, her laptop was repaired, and for the first time in months, Anshika could focus fully on her academics and placement preparation. This timely support restored not just stability, but confidence. Inspired by alumni generosity, she now dreams of giving back just as she was supported.

Anshika Singh
B.Tech, IITK Student
Team Aerial Robotics, IIT Kanpur Global excellence

From Campus to Global Champions

When Team Aerial Robotics qualified for the global finals at ICUAS 2025 in the United States, travel costs stood between them and the world stage. Alumni stepped in. With support from the IITK Alumni Association (Outer Delhi Chapter), the team represented IIT Kanpur internationally and returned as global winners. Competing against top teams from across continents, their first-place finish showcased what becomes possible when alumni invest in student ambition. This victory is a powerful reminder: alumni support doesn't just fund travel, it fuels global excellence and institutional pride.

Team Aerial Robotics
Winners, ICUAS 2025
Project Vision – vision screening for schoolchildren Community health

A Clearer Vision for Brighter Futures

For many schoolchildren, unclear vision can become an invisible barrier to learning. Through Project Vision, a DoRA-supported initiative led by CDAP and enabled by alumni contributions, children at Kendriya Vidyalayas received access to vision screening and medical support. Across two phases, 150+ children were screened, helping identify vision impairments early. Children who needed spectacles received them, making it easier to read, write and participate in class. One student shared how getting spectacles helped them see the blackboard clearly and study comfortably. A simple intervention made a meaningful difference to everyday learning.

Project Vision
Department of Management Sciences Golden Jubilee Academic engagement

Celebrating 50 Years Through Academic Impact

During its Golden Jubilee year, the Department of Management Sciences (DoMS), with support channelled through the DoRA Office, turned a milestone celebration into sustained academic engagement. Alumni contributions enabled 70 academic engagements, including 38 talks and seminars, 7 workshops and 25 webinars through the VIBGYOR and Kaleidoscope series. These engagements strengthened industry-academia collaboration, expanded national and international partnerships, and enriched learning opportunities for students and faculty. As Prof. B. V. Phani, Head of DoMS, noted, alumni engagement rekindled a strong sense of camaraderie between the department and its alumni, inspiring continued participation in its growth.

Department of Management Sciences
Ananthula Abhivardhan with his aircraft Scholarship

A Dream Called Aerospace, A Future Taking Flight

From a state-board school in Hyderabad to IIT Kanpur, Ananthula Abhivardhan’s journey has been driven by a dream to contribute to aerospace research and development. Now pursuing a dual degree in Aerospace Engineering, he faced the challenge of managing the financial demands of an IIT education. Alumni support eased this burden, allowing him to focus on academics, explore new opportunities and make the most of his time at IIT Kanpur. From late-night conversations and new friendships to earning a bronze medal with the Inter IIT team, his journey has been shaped by experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. With the right support, Abhivardhan is moving closer to a future he once only imagined, proving how a scholarship can do more than ease financial pressure. It can give a dream the freedom to take flight.

Ananthula Abhivardhan
Dual Degree, Aerospace Engineering
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Our Commitment to Every Gift

Every gift is an expression of trust in IIT Kanpur’s future. We honour that trust through responsible stewardship, transparency and meaningful acknowledgement.

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Alumni voices

Voices of Generosity

Mr. Abhay K. Bhushan
Mr. Abhay K. BhushanB.Tech/EE/1965 · Chairman, Asquare, Inc.

Being from the first batch of IIT Kanpur, filled me with hope and a can-do spirit which helped me in developing the Internet and I am grateful to IIT Kanpur for this and I want to continue giving back, both individually and collectively. I encourage all alumni to give back. TOGETHER WE CAN!

Dr. Arvind Krishna
Dr. Arvind KrishnaBT/EE/1985 · Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, IBM

My career would not have been possible without the formative years I spent at IIT Kanpur. The academic foundation, outstanding faculty and intellectual exchanges with peers equipped me with skills I continue to use today, particularly the ability to break down complex problems and reason logically and statistically. Debating with classmates further sharpened my critical thinking. I remain deeply grateful to IITK for shaping my worldview and providing the foundation for my professional journey.

Mr. Gokul Rajaram
Mr. Gokul RajaramBT/CSE/1995 · Executive Team at DoorDash

My years at IIT Kanpur, where I graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science in 1995, shaped my approach to problem-solving and laid the foundation for my career. Beyond academics, the friendships forged during hostel life, late-night study and bulla sessions, etc. remain special to me. IITK gave me not just technical expertise, but also lasting relationships and an environment that nurtures intellectual growth. My contributions are a way of preserving this extraordinary ecosystem and ensuring that future students benefit from the same transformative experiences that shaped my life.

Ms. Roli Garg Wendorf
Ms. Roli Garg WendorfBT/MT/EE/1976/1979 · Former President & CFO, American Association of University Women (AAUW)

I joined IIT Kanpur in 1971, aged 16, as one of very few women pursuing engineering in a male-dominated environment. The excellent faculty, bright classmates and friendships I built, especially in the Girls’ Hostel, shaped both my education and confidence. IITK opened doors to higher studies at Carnegie Mellon University and a rewarding career in engineering and research. My husband and I have supported IITK’s Annual Giving Program for years because we believe in giving back to an institution that has given me so much. Our contributions help strengthen its facilities and support students, ensuring that IITK continues to thrive.

Mr. Dhanraj K. Chokappa
Mr. Dhanraj K. ChokappaBT/CHE/1982 · Independent Consultant, retired from Unilever R&D Bangalore

My five years as a BTech student from 1977 to 1982 provided a strong foundation for my subsequent achievements. One enduring memory is of my roommate during the first three years, who, despite coming from a humble rural background, cleared the JEE through his own efforts. Fortunately, tuition and hostel fees were very nominal at that time. With a merit cum means scholarship, he graduated with good grades and is now well-settled abroad. Today, tuition fees and other expenses are beyond the reach of many deserving students. Helping such students is my primary motivation to give back to IITK.

Dr. Jayshree Chakraborty
Dr. Jayshree ChakrabortyPh.D/HSS/1987

I feel fortunate being part of a group to support young, bright, energetic minds who aim at accomplishing with harmony and peace to build a bright, powerful and strong nation. May our nation, alma mater and family always be the source of inspiration in life.

V. Hariharasubramanian
V. HariharasubramanianPh.D/CHM/1977

In 1969 I had to take a bank loan for my living expenses to complete my M.Sc in IITK. So, helping deserving students is very dear to my heart. My wish is that no deserving student should ever reject IITK for financial reasons. If other alumni who have made it in USA can join me, my wish can be fulfilled.

Ways to Contribute

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Planned Giving

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Annual Giving  |  Greater Than Us

The Next Chapter Belongs to All of Us.

The IIT Kanpur we know today was built by generations before us. Through Annual Giving, we have the opportunity to carry that commitment forward, for those who will follow.

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