Call for
applications
2026
Accelerate your business
and impact
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 our 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
