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Supporting academics in translational research, turning emerging technologies into social impact solutions.

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Next Bharat Thinking Program

A platform for disruptive ideas in finance, impact-driven business models, and emerging markets.

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Hands-on experience for Japanese students and professionals in India’s fast-growing industries and impact sectors.

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An immersive program where corporate teams co-develop solutions alongside impact entrepreneurs

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November, 2025

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Empowering Impact Entrepreneurs with access to funding, mentorship, and a powerful network to amplify their impact and build thriving, sustainable communities.

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Aakriti Srivastava

Founder & CEO of Bahula Naturals

Empowering farmers and pastoralists of the Thar Desert by sourcing their produce and enhancing their incomes through fair trade practices.

Satendrasingh Lilhare

Co-Founder of Bastar se Bazaar Tak

A fruit pulp startup from Kanker, Chhattisgarh that processes locally grown fruits from the Bastar region into high-quality pulp products.

Aishwarya Jhawar

Co-founder of Ekatra

A sustainable lifestyle brand providing livelihoods to urban homemakers through handmade, eco-friendly products made from upcycled fabric.

Bapan Das

Founder of GRDT Farmers

A poultry farming company promoting antibiotic-free practices. They train farmers, provide chicks, and support with market linkages.

Rakesh Gupta

Founder of Gramshree

Operates in the non-timber forest produce value chain, processing fruits like tamarind, jamun, and custard apple into pulp for B2B customers.

Satyam Bhandari

Founder of Heart in Hills

Sources oilseeds from Chambal region farmers using natural farming methods. These are processed into nutritious cold-pressed oils using traditional wood-pressed techniques. Helps farmers build their own enterprises.

Payal Nath

Co-founder & CEO of Kadam Haat

An impact startup creating sustainable home and lifestyle products using natural fibers like Sabai grass, bamboo, and banana fiber. They blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Nivedita Rai

Co-founder of Karghewale

Supports weaver-entrepreneurs with market access, training, and digital tools. Their incubation program helps artisans build independent textile businesses.

Jayanti Mahapatra

Founder & CEO of Manikstu Agro

Works with goat farmers in Odisha’s Kalahandi district to institutionalize and digitize the sector. Aims to make Odisha a hub for animal husbandry and rural job creation.

Shubhra Hanjabam

Founder & CEO of Meira Foods

A Manipur-based food processing company led by women. They produce pickles and condiments like bamboo shoot pickle, instant ngari, and king chili pickle under expert supervision.

Kuldeep Patel

Director & CEO of Phasal Bazar

Supporting 72,000+ farmers and 30 FPOs in Chhattisgarh, they promote millet farming on unused lands to boost rural incomes and build a resilient agri-community

Prerna Agarwal

Founder of Samakhya

Samakhya supports 2,000+ nomadic herders and artisans in Rajasthan by transforming indigenous fibers into eco-friendly insulation solutions.

Selvakumar Varadharajan

Founder & CEO of Vilfresh

A D2C platform delivering fresh produce and dairy from farmers to urban homes. Their range includes milk, fruits, vegetables, batters, pickles, and millet-based products.

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Carbon Credits in Paddy Farming

A study on sustainable methods and barriers to earning carbon credits in paddy farming

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Supply Chain Project

Digitally transforming rural FMCG supply chains to improve access and empower communities

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Carbon Credits in Paddy Farming

A study on sustainable methods and barriers to earning carbon credits in paddy farming

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Supply Chain Project

Digitally transforming rural FMCG supply chains to improve access and empower communities

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Carbon Credits in Paddy Farming

A study on sustainable methods and barriers to earning carbon credits in paddy farming

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Cleaning SENPAI

A smart app that helps students report trash and enables fast, transparent campus clean-up

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