Last date 30 june
Procedure Post Submission
1. Evaluation of applications - July 1, 2023 to July 21, 2023 2. Announcement of results - July 25, 2023
Land Accelerator South Asia 2023
The Land Accelerator South Asia is designed to foster a unique entrepreneurial ecosystem which aims at nurturing these innovative landscape entrepreneurs with dedicated mentorship, technical expertise, marketing and networking solutions, and funding for scaling up. The Land Accelerator South Asia program also aims to develop sustainable and profitable business models for land restoration. World Resources Institute India (WRI India) and Sangam Ventures are jointly hosting the Land Accelerator South Asia this July - December 2023. We are looking for a cohort of 30 entrepreneurs from across South Asia, who will undergo in-person and virtual capacity building and training sessions. After 2 months, 15 entrepreneurs will be selected for additional training, mentoring, opportunity to pitch to impact investors and funding support through an innovation support of $ 3,000 at successful completion of the program (Top 15 startups)
RELEVANT STAKEHOLDER Validation Stage Startup
Early Traction Startup
Scaling Stage Startup
RELEVANT INDUSTRY Agriculture
Green Technology
Food & Beverages
Renewable Energy
Social Impact
Transportation & Storage
Logistics
Biotechnology
Waste Management
RELEVANT SERVICE TYPE
Hyperlocal
Manufacturing
Marketplace
Online Aggregator
Peer To Peer
E-Commerce
Social Enterprise
Program Details
DETAILED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Working to improve an agrarian, farm or forest landscape through a business approach. This includes sustainable climate-smart agriculture and forestry, reforestation, non-timber forest produce (NTFP) and similar activities. 2. Stage - Minimum Viable Product, Early traction, Scaling stage 3. Interested in raising money for your venture 4. Incorporated in India (DPIIT recognised as startup), Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
Incentives
Fiscal Incentives Receive an innovation support of $ 3,000 at successful completion of the program (Top 15 startups)
Non-Fiscal Incentives
1. No registration costs, free program participation 2. Focused support for women entrepreneurs 3. Customized curriculum targeted at land restoration 4. Peer learning with other entrepreneurs 5. Free travel and accommodation during the in-person bootcamps 6. Connect with mentors who can help you scale up 7. Pitch your business to investors on Demo Day
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