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Turning Rice Husk Into Revenue: Rishabh Suri & Rohan Suri’s Journey to a ₹3 Cr Startup Inspiring stories of innovation keep emerging from India's startup ecosystem, and the story of Rishabh Suri and Rohan Suri is a perfect example! 🚀 These visionary brothers turned agricultural waste into a ₹3 crore business by founding qudrat, a startup that manufactures biodegradable tableware from rice husk, paddy straw, and rice bran. 🌱 Their eco-friendly products not only reduce plastic waste but also offer a solution to the harmful practice of stubble burning, creating a cleaner and greener environment. What started as an idea during the pandemic has grown into an international business with a presence in India, the US, UK, and more! 🌍 Through their efforts, they have prevented 4,000 kilos of agri-waste from being burned and turned that waste into value. From sustainable farming to edible tableware, qudrat is showing how innovation can have a huge environmental and social impact. 🌏💡 Check out their amazing journey and let’s celebrate Indian startups pushing boundaries and making the world a better place! 💼💪 https://shorturl.at/fYU9Z #AgriWaste #EcoFriendlyProducts #SustainableStartup #BiodegradableInnovation #QudratSuccess #IndianStartups #EnvironmentalImpact #Entrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #GreenTech #BhartiyaStartup

With our support for them at Auspice Condiments, my beliefs have strengthened: 1. Autistic people are an intrinsic part of our society and need understanding, support and opportunities, not charity or misplaced compassion. 2. Just like others, the majority of persons with Autism want a dignified and productive life. 3. Persons with Autism can make productive employees with the right support and training. The best and most effective way to improve lives of autistic adults is to provide more employment access for them and help them to become productive. Autistic workers at our facility are engaged in food processing activities like the cleaning, sorting, grading, grinding, blending, packaging and labeling of spices, herbs and seasonings.

With our support for them at Auspice Condiments, my beliefs have strengthened: 1. Autistic people are an intrinsic part of our society and need understanding, support and opportunities, not charity or misplaced compassion. 2. Just like others, the majority of persons with Autism want a dignified and productive life. 3. Persons with Autism can make productive employees with the right support and training. The best and most effective way to improve lives of autistic adults is to provide more employment access for them and help them to become productive. Autistic workers at our facility are engaged in food processing activities like the cleaning, sorting, grading, grinding, blending, packaging and labeling of spices, herbs and seasonings.

Innovation is key to driving Circular Economy and solving India’s massive waste management problems! Check out some of the exciting innovations supported by Villgro to solve India’s most complex challenges! Have been an amazing year working with these startups!

Printer cartridges and toners are harmful to the environment from production to disposal. They release harmful chemicals like VOCs and take centuries to decompose in landfills. Thankfully, startups like Rcube Recycling Pvt Ltd contribute to waste management, mainly by recycling printer cartridge waste. The company aims to solve the e-waste recycling problem, globally. Participant of the Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Program’s Cohort 1, Ravi Ravariya, Founder of RCube Recycling shares, “Team Greenr has helped me in getting the green audit done… and helping us get in touch with many companies and startups. Anurag (Senior Business Advisor, Team Greenr) is now an integral part of our team.” The Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Program by TechnoServe, supported by the IKEA Foundation and Visa Foundation, supports startups working in the environmental action space. Check the comments to know more about the work RCube does. #GoGreenr #GreenrSustainabilityAccelerator #TechnoServe #TechnoServeIndia #IKEAFoundation #VisaFoundation #StartupAccelerators #GreenEntrepreneurship #ClimateStartups #SustainabilitySolutions #GreenInnovation #ClimateActionNow #Greenstartups

#iitbombay: Innovation for Impact   Last week, I had the opportunity to play Jury to the #ESG track at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay's Eureka 2024, their Ecell’s startup festival. Stepping away from the usual #tech focus, I was eager to see what kind of groundbreaking ideas were emerging in the #sustainability space. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed! The #startups I encountered showcased not only a deep understanding of the challenges we face but also remarkable ingenuity in tackling them. Here are a few that truly stood out: 1. Auspice Condiments This e-commerce platform, run by young adults on the #autism spectrum, sells #spices at #market prices while breaking into major #FMCG distribution chains. The combination of social impact and competitive pricing makes them a force to be reckoned with. Kudos to Parag Ghosh and Richa for leading the way! 2. Krishi Inspiro. This innovative startup, founded by Ashish, harnesses the power of blue-green #algae, designed by CSIR−Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), to remove heavy #metals from #irrigation #water. This promises a 25–30% increase in crop #yield for #farmers, demonstrating the power of #technology for positive agricultural change. 3. Diya. Founded by Sirisha Shashikanth, Diya offers an #IoT powered panic button solution for women and the elderly. By sending emergency messages and GPS location signals to six designated contacts, it provides much-needed safety and security. These are just a glimpse into the inspiring landscape of sustainable startups emerging from IIT Bombay. The sheer diversity and depth of these ideas highlight the growing focus on addressing social and environmental challenges through innovation. It’s truly heartening to see such a shift towards responsible #entrepreneurship, and I have no doubt that these startups have the potential to create a significant positive impact. A big thanks to my fellow jury members, Arijit Sarkar (Trifecta Capital), Kapil Dhiman, and Amit Karve (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) for the stimulating discussions. And a special shoutout to Atharv and @Nisarg from the The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay for organizing this insightful event. Let’s continue to support and celebrate these changemakers, who are using their talents to build a more sustainable and equitable future!

What if we told you that rice husk ash can be transformed to produce precipitated and highly dispersible silica? What's that you ask? Brisil Technologies Private Limited is a leading company addressing the problem of rice husk ash utilization for tyres, rubber products, paint, toothpaste, food, and other industries. This bio-silica produced helps in reducing carbon emissions and achieving sustainability targets. That's innovation! As a participant of the Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Program’s Cohort 1, Brisil’s founder Tanmay Pandya shares, “During our journey, our business advisor, Ayan helped us in addressing several challenges… and it has propagated our scale up journey real fast.” The Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Program by TechnoServe, supported by the IKEA Foundation and Visa Foundation, supports startups working in the environmental action space. Check the comments to know more about the work Brisil Technologies does. #GoGreenr #GreenrSustainabilityAccelerator #TechnoServe #TechnoServeIndia #IKEAFoundation #VisaFoundation #StartupAccelerators #GreenEntrepreneurship #ClimateStartups #SustainabilitySolutions #GreenInnovation #ClimateActionNow #startups Ajay Menon | Ankur Nandi | Ayan Bhattacharya

IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network) is pleased to share that our portfolio company, Carbon Masters, has been recognised for its groundbreaking contributions to sustainable agriculture. SBI Foundation and Villgro have announced the “Innovators for Bharat” portfolio, committing ₹6 crore to 14 agritech startups, including innovative companies like Carbon Masters that are driving change. By turning organic waste into renewable energy and natural fertilisers, Carbon Masters is not only helping reduce carbon footprints but also revolutionising the way agricultural waste is managed. As part of this initiative, Carbon Masters will continue to scale its mission of enabling a circular economy in the agriculture sector. At IAN Group, we are proud to support Carbon Masters and its commitment to sustainable development. Together, we are fuelling the next wave of agritech innovations that contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPDem2DB Som Narayan #Agritech #Sustainability #CarbonMasters #IANGroup #CircularEconomy #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Startups

Water recycling startup Bosonwhitewater and nutrition-focused brand Trunativ have each received Rs 10 crore in equity funding from Rainmatter by Zerodha, an early-stage venture firm backed by Zerodha. Boson Whitewater focuses on transforming excess sewage treatment plant (STP) water into potable water, providing a solution to water scarcity issues in major cities like Bengaluru. Meanwhile, TruNativ is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand that offers nutritional products, such as Everyday Protein, Everyday Fibre, and Everyday Sweetener, through its website and e-commerce channels. Rainmatter, which invests in startups across fintech, clean energy, climate tech, and healthtech sectors, has invested Rs 30 crore in various companies in recent months, including follow-on rounds for startups in health, climate, and fintech. Rainmatter has invested around Rs 650 crore in a diverse range of startups since 2016, with a significant portion of Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath’s Rs 1,000 crore commitment already deployed. The venture firm recently participated in a $6.5 million funding round for space tech startup GalaxEye, emphasizing its focus on solutions that address climate-related challenges and other critical sectors like defense and agriculture. Overall, Rainmatter has invested in approximately 100 companies, including 31 fintech firms, 28 climate tech startups, and 21 businesses in health and nutrition. The fund is committed to providing patient capital to Indian startups looking to build long-term, impactful businesses for India and beyond. #StartupFunding #Fintech #ClimateTech #HealthTech #D2C #Nutrition #WaterRecycling #Sustainability #IndianStartups #LongTermInvestment #VentureCapital #CleanEnergy #Startup77

Some notable #startups from #Bhubaneswar include Milk Mantra in #dairy foods, Villa Martini in agri, and emerging firms like CureBay, EzeRx, and MedTel Healthcare in the larger #healthcare space. The drone sector features companies like IG Drones and Darubrahma Automation Robotics Pvt. Ltd., while Innocule Materials & Additives Private Limited excels in speciality chemicals, iServeU in #fintech, LectureNotes in #education, and BookingJini in #hospitality. The role of #StartupOdisha in nurturing companies can not be overstated. It has fostered over 1,800 startups across sectors such as #agritech, #IT, #artificialintelligence, #healthcare, #fintech, and #biotechnology.