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Atypical Academy is the learning and education initiative of Atypical Advantage. The awards and recognitions below reflect the work, impact and leadership of Atypical Advantage — the organisation behind our mission to make learning and opportunities more accessible for persons with disabilities.

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Achievements

Industry Awards and Honours

Vineet Saraiwala receiving the Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award India 2026 on stage in New Delhi

Finalist for SEOY India ’26 by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and the Schwab Foundation, World Economic Forum.

Vineet Saraiwala receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award on stage at IIM Bangalore

IIM Bangalore DAA ’25: Distinguished Alumni to Vineet Saraiwala.

The President of India presenting the National Award to Atypical Advantage at Vigyan Bhawan

President’s Award ’24: Best Placement for PwDs.

The Atypical Advantage team receiving the National Startup Award

National Startup Awards ’23: Social Impact Champions.

The Atypical Advantage team receiving the NCPEDP Helen Keller Award

NCPEDP Helen Keller Awards ’23: Role Model Company.

Vineet Saraiwala pitching Atypical Advantage on Shark Tank India Season 2

Featured on Shark Tank India Season 2.

The Journey

Founder’s Journey & Recognition

Portrait of Vineet Saraiwala, Founder and CEO of Atypical Advantage

Purpose

Vineet Saraiwala is the Founder and CEO of Atypical Advantage, India’s largest livelihood platform for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore), Vineet is a social entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and inclusion advocate.

A Life Without Limits

He is an avid trekker, surfer, endurance cyclist, and marathon runner who has completed seven half-marathons and an absolute 5K cycling expedition. Having been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, he has dedicated his career to dismantling systemic employment barriers for persons with disabilities across India.

Vineet Saraiwala receiving the National Award from the President of India

A Voice for Inclusion

In addition to all the achievements mentioned above, Vineet Saraiwala has also delivered global addresses as a TEDx Speaker, including The Illusion of Reality, exploring perception, resilience, and technology-driven accessibility.

Global Recognition

As a Hyundai Samarth Hero, Vineet Saraiwala has been featured globally by Hyundai India as a pioneer celebrating the capabilities and resilient achievements of people with disabilities.

He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.
-Nietzsche

Watch Vineet Saraiwala’s Journey

Vineet receives the Distinguished Alumnus Award at IIM Bangalore.

Vineet Saraiwala delivers an inspiring talk at IIM Tiruchirappalli.

CNBC-TV18 captures how Vineet Saraiwala is reshaping disability employment in India.

Vineet Saraiwala’s Shark Tank India journey.

Newsrooms

Latest Publications

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore campus

Atypical Advantage achieves 100% placements of students with disabilities at IIM Bangalore.

All the 22 students under the category of persons with disabilities at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIMB) were placed during the summer placements that concluded recently...

Learn More →21 Jan, 2024
Vineet Saraiwala receiving the National Award from the President of India

Atypical Advantage receives National Award from the President.

Steel City lad Vineet gets nat’l award from President for empowering divyang people.

Learn More →03 Dec, 2024
Employees with disabilities and colleagues at a manufacturing plant hired through Atypical Advantage

Atypical Advantage pioneers inclusive hiring for 100+ PwDs in manufacturing.

Atypical Advantage, an Indian organisation, is breaking down barriers for people with disabilities.

Learn More →21 Nov, 2024
Wheelchair dancers performing in white in front of a tricolour backdrop

200+ artists earn Rs. 1 Crore through Atypical Advantage

Digital platforms are now making it possible for artists with disabilities to showcase their talent...

Learn More →29 Feb, 2024
Vineet Saraiwala receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award on stage at IIM Bangalore

Vineet Saraiwala wins IIM Bangalore’s DAA Awards

Sandhya Shekhar, Prashant Jain, Mathew Cyriac, and Vineet Saraiwala are the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards...

Learn More →09 June, 2025