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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 7 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Through our RAIIn (Rural Access to Impact Innovations) facility, in partnership with Rabo Foundation, we’re supporting seven groundbreaking enterprises that are transforming agriculture -- Pinnacle Biosciences, Capsber Agriscience, Carbon Masters, NIYO FARMTECH PRIVATE LIMITED, Kheyti, Marut Drones, Oscillo Machines Private Limited. This facility offers a structured pathway for these enterprises to scale their solutions in rural markets by addressing critical barriers like market access, affordability, and adoption. RAIIn is specifically designed to accelerate the commercialization of market-ready, climate-smart agritech products by helping them cross the ‘commercial valley of death.’ At the portfolio level, the program aims to drive 11,055 sales and generate INR 6 crore in revenue over three years. This will be achieved by making products more affordable for farmers through financing partnerships and by incentivizing channels to boost awareness, engagement, and adoption. Shashikanth Subramanya, Sunder Ram Muralikrishnan, Deshna Suryanarayan, Shivang Sharma, Manasha Priya P, Sunanda Madan, Dheeraj Mutreja The Lemelson Foundation Bram Spann 🌱💡 Maggie Flanagan

#𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 - 1. Senior Manager / Manager - Climate Action (Powering Livelihoods) 2. Manager - Climate Action (Mobility) 3. Analyst / Senior Analyst - Impact Finance If you're passionate about working with startups and driving innovation, explore the full job descriptions and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gbK-ajBw Radhika Ramesh Divya Suresh Kiran Ramaraj Ananth Aravamudan Vibha Tilwalli Sharma, CA, CFA Yukta Bhatia Sreejith Narayanan Pooja Ravindra Sanam Jain Preethika Sabu Shashikanth Subramanya Sunder Ram Muralikrishnan Deshna Suryanarayan Manasha Priya P

𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐂𝐌𝐑 & 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 We’re proud to share that Sunfox Technologies and Mobilab (by Primary Healthtech), part of our Market Access Partnership (MAP) portfolio, have been recognized by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as breakthrough healthcare innovations for their potential to transform global health outcomes. They also had the incredible opportunity to showcase their innovations to Bill Gates at the ICMR headquarters! 1. Sunfox Technology is transforming cardiac care with a pocket-sized ECG device, making heart health monitoring more accessible and affordable than ever. 2. Mobilab offers a portable, low-cost, digitally connected blood diagnostic solution that brings reliable diagnostics to the last mile. At Villgro, we believe in the power of innovation to drive inclusive access to health. Through MAP Health, we help scale such high-impact solutions by enabling access to new markets, channel partners, and business models. Priyanka Choubey, Anshu Raina, Rini Dutta, Rajat Jain, Arpit Jain, Sahil Jagnani, Bhavesh Solanki, Savitha Ananth, Apoorv Gupta

Watch Priyanka Choubey, Senior Manager, Healthcare share emerging trends in maternal and child health innovations, and how market access partnerships can play a pivotal role in improving access to quality healthcare services. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders shaping the future of maternal healthcare and nutrition. Pollinate Impact

As we step into the new financial year, we’re proud to share that our innovative financing solutions, developed with our partners, have enabled 106 women micro-entrepreneurs—many previously considered “unbankable”—to access business loans and grow their enterprises. Highlights from the article: 1. FLDG-backed loans, in partnership with Ashv Finance for Devidayal Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd.'s solar-powered cooling units, benefited 362 micro-entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector — 44% of whom were women. 2. Peer-to-peer lending with Rang De supports women farmers adopting clean energy solutions with low-interest loans. These initiatives are helping women entrepreneurs access the credit they deserve—and proving that they are reliable, bankable, and key drivers of inclusive economic growth. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d7RhvM-K Srinivas Ramanujam Ananth Aravamudan Vibha Tilwalli Sharma, CA, CFA Rini Dutta Kiran Ramaraj Sreejith Narayanan Sanam Jain Pooja Ravindra Preethika Sabu Shashikanth Subramanya Deshna Suryanarayan Sunder Ram Muralikrishnan Shivang Sharma Manasha Priya P

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 Building on the momentum from Mumbai, we hosted our second roundtable on "Scaling Sustainable Green Building Materials" in Hyderabad on April 03. The event was co-hosted with Habitat for Humanity & the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, supported by Saint-Gobain and Terrarium, with CII - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) as our knowledge partner, and with Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad as our event partner. We were delighted to be joined by Mr.C Shekar Reddy National Vice Chairman, IGBC and Mr RAJASHEKAR REDDY VENUGANTI, President - Hyderabad Chapter, Credai Hyderabad, who shared their perspectives on scaling adoption and building commercially viable green construction projects. The group discussed the need for reliable sandbox and round robin testing models, along with a unified certification standard to simplify compliance, reduce lead times, and lower costs. They also highlighted the importance of a centralized platform to access green materials and their performance metrics. Additionally, the conversation emphasized the need to educate procurement teams and provide techno-commercial insights to enable large-scale adoption. Together, we're driving sustainable building materials to become the new industry norm. Srinivas Ramanujam, Ananth Aravamudan, Prashanth Varanasi, Pratim Raha, KRATI AIRAN, Anugya Patidar, ENGRIN Services Pvt Ltd, PwC hubeco.market Green बनाना | Green Banana | Game-Changing Building Materials Mahindra University Biome / Build Raheja Developers Ltd. Radha TMT Dhrumataru Constructions Infosys ECell IIT Hyderabad CtrlS Datacenters Structural Consultants Inc N Arc, Mindspace Business Parks 

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!  Gain access to a global network of business leaders and investors, dedicated to accelerating business solutions to the sanitation crisis. To date, the Coalition has graduated 88 SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), impacting more than 5.7 million people daily and unlocking US$40 million in finance.  Applications close 30 April. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gQjTEjfZ  #Accelerator Toilet Board Coalition

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚  Villgro and Accenture in India recently hosted a closed-door workshop with the support of Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs to explore how technology and innovation can transform waste management and create dignified livelihoods. The workshop highlighted the urgent need for tech-driven solutions to address inefficiencies in urban waste & wastewater management while ensuring that innovation improves, rather than displaces, livelihoods—prioritizing dignified work, fair wages, and safer conditions for waste workers. The event brought together 35+ stakeholders, including startups, investors, developers, corporates, and think tanks. Here are our key takeaways from the discussion: 1. Waste solutions exist but operate in silos, limiting their impact and scalability. Bridging the gaps is essential for real change. 2. Awareness and communication are as important as the innovation. Solutions must be visible to drive change. 3. Waste management must be seen as a space for innovation and opportunity, not just ‘dirty work.’ It’s time to recognize its dignity and potential. Now, it's time to turn these ideas into action. Stay tuned for more updates. #AccentureinIndia #WasteManagement #SustainableLiving Aditi Jain, Aparna Narayanan, Rini Dutta, Srinivas Ramanujam, Ananth Aravamudan, Vibha Tilwalli Sharma, CA, CFA, Pratim Raha, Prashanth Varanasi, Sucharita Kamath (She/Her), Ananya Saini, Vineetha Venugopal, Satish Kumar, Manisha Bhattacharya, Aji Augustine, Keerthana Sheshadri, Anubhuti Agarwal Ashraya Hastha Trust C40 Cities BORDA South Asia LVBL Accelerator Global Business Inroads (GBI) Climate KIC Upaya Social Ventures GDI

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 #𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐏25 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠! Vote here before April 13: https://lnkd.in/g2XThUj3 The discussion with Srinivas Ramanujam, Komal Sahu, and Maggie Flanagan will unpack de-risking mechanisms that can unlock more capital for social enterprises. They'll explore loss guarantees that complement credit products, innovative sales & distribution models, and market-building strategies that make catalytic capital more effective. SOCAP Global Radhika Ramesh Vibha Tilwalli Sharma, CA, CFA Ananth Aravamudan Kiran Ramaraj Rini Dutta Aditi Jain Maithili Rege

Are you an Entrepreneur Support Organization looking to enhance your impact? SCALE 360, in partnership with NSRCEL in India, is designed to equip accelerators, incubators, and other BDS leaders with evidence-based strategies, expert insights, and peer-learning opportunities. This session is your chance to: 1. Learn about SCALE 360 and how it can strengthen your programs 2. Ask questions and connect with Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs' team before applications close 📅 Session Date: April 2, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 PM IST 📍 Virtual Event Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSmedPaZ Sucharita Kamath (She/Her) Salakjit Joy Munthamraksa Vineetha Venugopal