Building the ecosystem behind every football opportunity
India Khelo Football brings together organisations, clubs, football associations, regional partners and specialised service providers to create a stronger pathway for aspiring footballers.
From taking football opportunities to new locations to supporting football education, gender inclusion, player development and career pathways, every partner plays a role in making the journey more accessible.
Partners Supporting The Journey
Our this season’s supporters who are helping IKF expand its reach, strengthen grassroots football and create more opportunities for young players across India.
Tyger Capital
Tyger Capital
Tyger Capital is a key supporter of India Khelo Football and has been associated with the movement across multiple seasons. Its continued support helps IKF take football opportunities beyond traditional centres and strengthen grassroots talent identification across India. Tyger Capital's support has also extended to initiatives such as Scout on Wheels and state-level football development.
Knovaone
Knovaone
KnovaOne supports IKF's grassroots initiatives and player-focused programmes. The collaboration has contributed to initiatives including Naari Shakti, where the partnership supported awareness around women's health, as well as providing football equipment to selected Season 4 and 5 national finalists.
ProseEdu
ProseEdu
ProseEdu works with IKF to ensure that aspiring athletes don't have to choose between their sporting ambitions and education. Through flexible, athlete-focused education, the partnership supports young players in continuing their academic journey while pursuing football seriously.
MyFirst Kick
MyFirst Kick
My First Kick is football platform designed to connect players with opportunities. Through the collaboration, IKF players can be exposed to technology-led player profiles, talent discovery and wider football opportunities.
Anant Computing
Anant Computing
Anant Computing brings a digital inclusion perspective to the IKF ecosystem. Its collaboration with IKF has included digital initiatives, helping players, parents and communities build the digital skills needed to stay connected to opportunities. Anant Computing's wider mission is centred on reducing language and digital barriers in India.
Clubs & Academies
IKF works with professional clubs, academies and football organisations to create a direct bridge between grassroots talent and the competitive football ecosystem.
Our club and academy partners help us:
Identify and evaluate emerging talent
Provide opportunities for players to progress to professional level
Connect grassroots football with professional pathways
Strengthen the talent pipeline for Indian football
Our network includes professional clubs, academies and football development organisations across India and international football ecosystems.
On-The-Field Partners
Grassroots football cannot grow without strong local football ecosystems. IKF works closely with State Football Associations, Regional Execution Partners and local football organisations to take programmes into communities.
State Football Associations
State Football Associations provide the football ecosystem and institutional support required to build stronger state-level pathways. Through these collaborations, IKF can work within local football structures, reach more players and contribute to the development of football across states.
Regional Execution Partners
Every city and region has a different football landscape. Our Regional Execution Partners bring the local knowledge, people and operational capability needed to execute IKF programmes effectively. They are the backbone of IKF and grassroots ecosystem.
Together, IKF and its regional partners take the “Aap Khelo, Mauka Hum Denge” philosophy closer to the players.
Off-The-Field Partners
Talent gets a player noticed. The right ecosystem helps that talent grow.
IKF Pathway 360 brings together specialised partners who support different aspects of a young athlete's journey — from education and mental conditioning to career development, life skills and wider opportunities.
IKF Pathway 360
The Pathway 360 ecosystem is designed around one simple idea:
A footballer needs a pathway, not just a trial.
Through specialised partners, players can access support across:
Education
Flexible learning options that allow athletes to continue their studies alongside sport.
Mental & Emotional Development
Building confidence, resilience, focus and the mindset required to navigate competitive sport.
Life & Career Skills
Preparing young athletes for opportunities both within and beyond football.
Sports & Athlete Development
Connecting players with knowledge, expertise and resources that contribute to holistic development.
Global & Career Pathways
Opening access to wider opportunities and helping players understand what comes next in their journey.
One ecosystem. Many pathways. One shared purpose.
India Khelo Football believes that developing football in India is not the responsibility of one organisation.
It takes supporters who believe in the mission, clubs that create opportunities, associations that strengthen the ecosystem, regional partners who make it happen and specialised partners who help players grow beyond the field.
Together, we are building an ecosystem where talent can be discovered, supported and given a genuine opportunity to progress.
