Manush Labs began as an impact accelerator for underserved Indian innovators and entrepreneurs from Tier 2 cities. It aims to empower impact-driven innovators by helping them develop equitable and scalable solutions while democratizing access to mentorship, funding, and network-building within the innovation ecosystem.
Khetee promotes agroecological farming through agroforestry, keeping both farmer prosperity and environmental sustainability at the center. They have developed a unique fellowship program for farmers and aspiring farmers to help them build agroecological model farms. Additionally, they organize training programs to enhance farmers’ capacity in regenerative farming.
Karghewale identifies emerging artisan-designer-entrepreneurs (ADEs) and offers them an incubation program centered on creative agency. Karghewale helps ADEs design and create their own products, find markets, and supports them in stabilizing and growing their creative enterprises for the long run.
Kaarigar Clinic, India’s first rural business clinic for artisans, upholds the Gandhian philosophy of rural development by mentoring local artisans to strategically grow their traditional craft practices into self-sustaining businesses.
Jaljeevika works to establish and strengthen the aquatic food production system to enhance livelihood opportunities. They collaborate with small and marginal fish farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and farmers’ collective members to improve skills, facilitate knowledge transfer, and leverage ecosystem support.
Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association (IDEA) empowers Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by promoting entrepreneurship and employment.
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Gram Shree Foundation Trust is on a mission to impact the lives of 1 million tribal families in the Central Tribal Belt of India (South Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha) by economically empowering women through integrated livelihood and market-led value chain interventions.
The Foundation for Environmental Monitoring (ffem) tackles soil and water contamination by creating affordable, open-source hardware and software for easy environmental testing. Its smartphone-integrated water testing kits enable field staff to monitor water and soil quality effectively.
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Energy Harvest Trust supports research, education, training, and solution deployment to improve the environment and assist the farming community by utilizing agricultural waste. It addresses crop residue burning by training farmers and demonstrating sustainable uses for agricultural waste, thereby increasing farmer income and promoting small entrepreneurship.
EkiBeki empowers rural and peri-urban artisans, focusing on women and youth, through sustainable handmade products and ownership models.
