Somaiya Vidyavihar is an Indian educational trust that operates a network of schools, colleges, and institutions across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
In addition to its main campus, Somaiya Vidyavihar also offers autonomous[11] postgraduate courses, vocational training programs, and high schools.
In rural India, Somaiya Vidyavihar operates six schools across locations including Dahanu, Sakarwadi, Laxmiwadi, Kopargaon (Maharashtra), Kutch (Gujarat), Sameerwadi, Bagalkot (Karnataka), and Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).
[19][21] It provides educational programs, infrastructure access, and connects startups with a network of mentors, investors, and advisors.
[22] Since 2015, Somaiya Vidyavihar has hosted the annual Maker Mela, a platform for showcasing grassroots innovations in India across various fields including arts, crafts, engineering, science, and agriculture.
The event features maker booths, speaker sessions, and cultural programs, attracting a diverse audience annually and organised by RiiDL.
[23][24] Darwin is an annual conference event organized by Somaiya Vidyavihar through Bioriidl, a part of the Riidl, to promote open science and bio-entrepreneurship.