Pune, March 06, 2026: Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a not-for-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment through education and skill development, has registered on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and is set to be listed on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE). The move is expected to strengthen the organisation’s ability to scale its programmes across government schools and rural communities.
The upcoming SSE listing will support FUEL in expanding initiatives that equip students and women with STEM education, future-ready skills such as artificial intelligence and data science, soft skills training, entrepreneurship development, and workforce integration opportunities.
FUEL works with young people, particularly first-generation learners and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to bridge the gap between education and employability through structured training and career guidance.
As part of its broader vision, the organisation is also developing an industry–academia co-working model that integrates academic learning with industry participation. Under this framework, corporates partner with FUEL to adopt and mentor individual schools within a proposed SkillTech and Entrepreneurship University ecosystem.
Five schools are currently being developed under this model with support from industry partners. The School of Science, for instance, has been adopted by Dr. Yusuf Hamied, Chairman of Cipla, aimed at strengthening scientific education, research orientation, and real-world application for students.
Through this model, industry partners will contribute to curriculum design, mentorship programmes, innovation labs, internships, and employment pathways, helping align education with evolving industry requirements.
Dr. Ketan Deshpande, Founder & Chairman, FUEL, said:
“FUEL has trained more than 2.9 lakh young people in future-ready skills and awarded over 2,900 scholarships, consistently delivering strong employment outcomes.
The Social Stock Exchange listing strengthens our commitment to transparency, governance, and measurable impact. It enables citizens, corporates, and institutions to participate in nation-building through structured education funding.
We are building a unique industry–academia co-working model where corporates adopt and nurture schools within the university ecosystem. I invite visionary industry leaders to partner with FUEL — not just to support a cause, but to create a lasting legacy in education, innovation, and nation-building for future generations.”
Funds mobilised through the Social Stock Exchange will be directed toward scholarships, digital and life skills training, entrepreneurship guidance, and workforce integration initiatives for students and young adults from economically challenged backgrounds.
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