This initiative
is calling your
name if you:
- Operate in food an agriculture, allied sectors like dairy, aquaculture, poultry, sericulture or clean agri-tech
- Are committed to creating sustainable jobs for many more women in rural India
- Have a vision for growth that far outstrips your current roadmap
If this sounds like you, read further.
Do you meet
these criteria?
- Growth-stage, for-profit enterprise legally registered in India
- Operating for a minimum of 3 years
- Are on target to become profitable and increase turnover in the next two years
- Currently create sustainable jobs for a minimum of 250 women in rural India, directly or through partners and have an ambition to double this number in the next 3 years
We select enterprises with:
- An alignment with our goal: to co-create sustainable jobs for women in rural India
- A management team that is focused, has a clear ambition, understands their domain, are team players and have a can-do mentality
- A business model that is scalable and could become sustainable
- A clear unique selling proposition
Do you fit these criteria? Then you are exactly who we seek.
For more details, see this call for applications’ frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The application process:
Oct 23-Nov 23, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Jan 5, 2026
Application submission
Shortlist
notification
Pitch
submission
Jan 19-23, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
Feb 20-21, 2026
Virtual
presentation
Selection
outcome
Kick-off summit participation
What to expect?
Tailor-made, pro bono support to refine your strategies, optimize your operations and improve your leadership. Spread across 3 years:
Year 1
> Strategy to maximize business growth & social impact
> Understanding profitability
> Global market approach & brand positioning
Years 2 & 3
> Professionalizing sales
> Supply chain optimization
> Organization culture & leadership development
> Investment readiness
Aneel Kumar Ambavaram
Chief Functionary and founder Grameena Vikas Kendram
