India Accelerator IA Impact Labs Labs recently participated in the Global Sustainability Summit 2025 by Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD)-CMI, a platform that brought together industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to explore sustainable development challenges and opportunities. Gunika Grover and Shraddha Johri represented our team at the event. The summit opened with a session on Sustainable Living & Lifestyle Habits, inspired by the LiFE Mission, highlighting individual and collective roles in achieving SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption & Production) and how lifestyle changes can directly contribute to climate action. Another key discussion on Sustainable Finance covered ESG & Climate Risk Finance, Transition Finance, and India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy. Experts Shri. Ashwani Bhatia (SEBI) and Shri. Laurent Gonnet (World Bank) shared insights on ESG and blended finance models for climate mitigation and adaptation. Gunika Grover moderated the session on Strengthening the Startup Ecosystem. This discussion delved into empowering startups and their seamless integration into larger industry value chains. The panel featured Palak Kaur Bhatia (Startup India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry), Sanid Patil (Invest India), Soumanil Mukherjee (Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI), Vinamra Mishra, CEng,MIMechE (Ministry of MSME), Kritika M (NASSCOM), and Rohit Kumar (AIM, NITI Aayog), who collectively addressed the policy, funding, and support mechanisms needed to accelerate the startup ecosystem in sustainability and deep-tech sectors. The summit also addressed the future of Sustainable Cities & Construction Management, emphasizing India's leadership in sustainable urban infrastructure, energy efficiency, and maximizing renewable energy deployment. Ashish Bhatia Munish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Abhijit B. Anusmita Mahanta Dr. Diksha Tiwari
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India Accelerator IA Impact Labs joined the Entrecon event, invited by Shikha Dhawan, PhD, PGDM, one of our esteemed mentors at Impact Labs. The event featured insights on DeepTech investing, strategies to build new businesses within legacy systems, and the importance of data governance and protection in the era of AI and consumer tech. Sessions also explored how sustainability can act as a startup differentiator, along with the impact of personal branding on business growth. Shraddha Johri from the India Accelerator Impact Labs team attended the event, engaging in discussions with top-tier venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders. Through expert panels, networking opportunities, and innovation showcases, the event provided valuable takeaways to drive growth and transformation in the startup ecosystem. #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #AI #ConsumerTech #DataGovernance #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth #VentureCapital #AngelInvesting #Networking #ImpactLabs #StartupSuccess #TechForGood #InvestmentStrategies #Deeptech Munish Bhatia Gunika Grover Anusmita Mahanta Souravi Paul (she/her) Dr. Diksha Tiwari
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PARIVARTAN 3.0: Kolkata Climate Week | April 2025 India Accelerator IA Impact Labs Labs is partnering with Centre For Global Affairs and Public Policy/CGAPP for Kolkata Climate Week 2025, a Climate-Tech Summit on April 10-11! The summit will convene policymakers, civic leaders, climate-tech startups, incubators, accelerators, philanthropies, corporates, academia, investors, NGOs, and other stakeholders to mainstream climate-tech solutions for urban resilience. As cities face the urgent challenges of a warming planet, governance and innovation must work hand in hand to drive transformation. This summit will serve as a catalyst for partnerships between government and innovators to build sustainable and adaptive urban solutions. Why Join Kolkata Climate Week? ?- Engage with decision-makers in climate policy and governance ?- Showcase and scale breakthrough climate-tech innovations ?- Forge funding and strategic partnerships with investors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers ?- Pitch to investors & industry leaders Who Should Apply? - Climate-Tech Startups (Energy, Mobility, Water, Waste, Resilience Tech) - Beyond-Climate Innovators (AI, Robotics, Fintech, Healthcare, Deep Tech for Social Impact) Apply Now: [https://lnkd.in/gxuuswDx] #iaimpact #IndiaAccelerator #Parivartan3 #KolkataClimateWeek #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #UrbanResilience Amwoodo / Agni Mitra / StartupNews.fyi / T-Hub / VERA / SAMVEDANAM Consulting and Learning Solutions Private Limited / Innoscale Global Foundation / WeIncubate / Indian Youth Climate Network / Innovation and Incubation Cell (IIC), IIT Kharagpur Munish Bhatia Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Arindam Mukhopadhyay John Thomas Abhay Chawla Deepak Sharma Samir Chopra Anindya Sengupta Archana Joshi Arnab Mandal ashish vasudev Dhruv Suri Shikha Dhawan, PhD, PGDM Rajive Gulati Raj Kumar Jani Neelam Pandita Deepak Gadhia Manish Saini Premraj Keshyep Shobha Raghavan Ramneek Bhatia Biplabketan Paul Sonal Jain Baid Noopur Jhunjhunwala Prashant Mandke Meeta Thareja
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India Accelerator joined the conversation on "Revolutionizing Rural Development: Grassroots Perspectives and the Role of CSR" at the Antyodaya CSR Summit 2025, organized by Yuvan Trust. The summit brought together changemakers, corporates, public and private agencies, NGOs, and CSR leaders to showcase transformative ideas and success stories shaping India’s rural landscape. Nikhil Suthar from our team moderated an engaging panel discussion featuring Pabiben Rabari, Dr. Sunita Nambiyar, Mrs. Niyati Patel, and Mr. Anil Rabari. The panelists shared valuable insights on leveraging CSR-led initiatives to drive sustainable development and meaningful impact in rural communities. The discussion highlighted key areas such as empowering rural artisans and entrepreneurs, enhancing infrastructure, and improving access to education and healthcare. The panelists emphasized the importance of research-driven development, community engagement, and strategic collaborations to bridge the urban-rural divide. As CSR continues to drive rural transformation, long-term partnerships and innovation-driven solutions will be essential for creating lasting and inclusive progress. #IndiaAccelerator #CSR #SustainableDevelopment #RuralEmpowerment #AntyodayaSummit2025 #InnovationForImpact Munish Bhatia Gunika Grover Anusmita Mahanta Dr. Diksha Tiwari Souravi Paul (she/her) Shraddha Johri
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India Accelerator joined the Driving the Green Agenda: Emerging Investment Sectors in India workshop , organized by Impact Investors Council (IIC) & Neev Fund. The event brought together investors, industry experts, and changemakers to explore key opportunities in India’s evolving green investment landscape. Gunika Grover and Shraddha Johri from the India Accelerator team attended the event, engaging in discussions on three critical sectors—Zero-Emission Trucking (Climate Policy Initiative), Sustainable Cooling Solutions (Climake), and Investing in Access to Water (Climake & ReHive). Through expert insights, enterprise showcases, and investor dialogues, the workshop fostered collaboration and capital mobilization to advance India’s climate finance agenda. Munish Bhatia Anusmita Mahanta Dr. Diksha Tiwari Souravi Paul (she/her)
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The 2025-26 budget clearly signals that India’s impact entrepreneurship ecosystem is entering a new phase of scale and institutional support. Here is how you can leverage policy tailwinds and what it means for us: The budget prioritizes sustainability, tech-driven growth, and inclusive development, creating unprecedented startup opportunities. Government backing for deep-tech, climate-tech, agritech, and financial inclusion is opening doors for high-growth impact businesses. For impact entrepreneurs, this is no longer about pilots—it’s time to scale systemic solutions. Public-private partnerships, government procurement, and subsidy programs will accelerate growth. Startups must focus on commercial viability, ensuring clear revenue models for large-scale adoption. The funding landscape is shifting in favor of impact-driven businesses. New challenge funds, better access to working capital, and stronger financial networks are reducing barriers for social enterprises, rural entrepreneurs, and microbusinesses. Custom credit cards for micro-enterprises will further unlock liquidity and remove cash flow constraints. To maximize these opportunities, startups need financial discipline—capital efficiency, revenue predictability, and leveraging financial incentives will be key. Alternative financing models remain an option, but the biggest advantage lies in structured funding aligned with policy tailwinds. On the infrastructure front, rural broadband expansion in schools and health centers unlocks new markets for ed-tech startups. High-yield seeds, climate-resilient farming, and digitized supply chains present massive agritech opportunities. Clean and climate-tech startups will benefit from manufacturing incentives, and gig workers are being brought into formal ecosystems with better access to healthcare. The message is simple: Startups that build cost-efficient, scalable models aligned with public sector programs will see rapid adoption and growth. If you’re building in climate-tech, agritech, deep-tech, or inclusive finance, this is your time to scale. At India Accelerator IA Impact Labs, we are actively co-creating pathways for sustainable innovation, bringing together top founders, investors, and partners to drive real, measurable impact. The opportunity is here. The support is in place. The question is—are you ready to lead? Munish Bhatia Anusmita Mahanta Souravi Paul (she/her) Shraddha Johri Dr. Diksha Tiwari Siddharth Kapoor Mahek Lahoti Vaibhav Vinay Toshniwal Nikhil Suthar Anirudhh Shankar Abhishek Kumar Modi Unnati Gupta #ImpactEntrepreneurship #StartupIndia #TechForGood #IndiaBudget2025 #ClimateTech #DeepTech #Agritech #FinancialInclusion #SustainableInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #StartupFunding #SocialEntrepreneurship #NextHalfBillion #ScaleWithImpact #IAImpactLabs #DigitalIndia #EdTech #CleanTech #RuralInnovation #FundingOpportunities #unionbudget
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At India Accelerator IA Impact Labs, we focus on supporting women-led MSMEs, with over 20% of India's 6.3 crore MSMEs owned by women, contributing to the economy and employment. Studies have shown that businesses owned by women employ 1.8 times more women, driving both economic and social impact. We are also aligned with goals such as those outlined in the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), which mandates 3% procurement from women-led enterprises. To commemorate the spirit of ACCESS Development Services' partnership with UNDP, we are thrilled to be part of a powerful initiative, in collaboration with American Express and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aimed at empowering 6,000 women micro-entrepreneurs across Delhi, UP, and Haryana, helping them scale their businesses and integrate into the mainstream economy. During the Awareness and Knowledge Building Workshop on January 21, 2025, with key members and partners such as Reserve Bank of India (RBI), MSMEs, PayNearby, C3india, Khatabook, United Way of Delhi , Gunika Grover from IA Impact Labs shared insights on facilitating market access and demand for women-led businesses, in addition to strengthening the supply of entrepreneurs. If you are working to strengthen preferential buying towards women entrepreneurs, which can drive ecosystem change, we would love to connect with you. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India #WomenEntrepreneurs #MSMEs #EconomicEmpowerment #SustainableGrowth #ImpactLabs India Accelerator Munish Bhatia Anusmita Mahanta Souravi Paul (she/her) Dr. Diksha Tiwari Shraddha Johri
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?? Empowering Maternal Health with Innovation ?? We are thrilled to support Janitri's mission to revolutionize pregnancy care with India's first pregnancy chatbot! ?? This groundbreaking innovation is a step toward providing personalized, real-time guidance for mothers-to-be, ensuring a safe and informed journey to motherhood. Let's celebrate this incredible milestone in healthcare innovation! ???? Mukul BaggaAnjan BoseDeepak SharmaMona SinghMuthu Dhandapani PhDDr. Diksha TiwariGunika GroverShraddha JohriNikhil SutharArun AgarwalRavi Garg Ujjawal Singh Aadil Shah Purohit ArunDr. Virender Singh SangwanKetan Dhamanaskar Shrinidhi NathanyAshish BhatiaAnusmita Mahanta
?? Introducing mAI – India’s Smart AI Assistance designed for Pregnancy!?? Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also bring endless questions. Many expectant mothers find themselves searching through countless websites, often left with uncertain answers. We saw this gap and wanted to make their experience stress-free and easy. That’s why we created mAI – a personal chatbot for expectant mothers. ?? Whether it’s about nutrition, baby movements, or emotional well-being, mAI provides trusted answers 24/7, making it your companion for every step of motherhood. We’re excited to launch the beta version of mAI! Try it now and discover how it transforms your pregnancy journey with reliable information at your fingertips. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to smart, stress-free care. Say hello to mAI! ?? #InnovationInHealthcare #PregnancyCare #HealthTech #MaternalHealth #MotherhoodMadeEasy #mAI #PregnancyChatbot #AI #AIassistant #Janitri
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India Accelerator recently participated in a Social Impact-focused event organized by i-Hub Gujarat in collaboration with IRMA ISEED Foundation, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). This remarkable gathering brought together early-stage, high-impact startups and investors dedicated to driving meaningful change. Key Highlights: Roundtable Discussions with Industry Leaders: Investors shared insights on funding priorities and focus areas. Startup-Investor Interactions: 26 startups pitched innovative ideas to 18 investors, diving deep into business models, scalability, and collaborative opportunities. Policy Insights: Led by Smt. Sunaina Tomar, IAS, and Shri Banchhanidhi Pani, discussions emphasized strengthening Gujarat's startup ecosystem through academic innovation, entrepreneurship courses, and a "fund of funds" initiative to scale impactful startups. A step forward for impactful entrepreneurship! #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #IndiaAccelerator #StartupEcosystem IA Impact Labs Munish Bhatia Nikhil Suthar Gunika Grover Anusmita Mahanta Souravi Paul (she/her) Shraddha Johri Dr. Diksha Tiwari
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On 6th November, Mr. Munish Bhatia, Co-Founder of India Accelerator and IA Impact Labs, had the privilege of chairing the Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program 2024. His keynote address and valuable insights offered inspiring guidance that will greatly support the fellowship winners and young innovators on their journey. Through the Schaeffler India Social Innovator Fellowship Program, Schaeffler India, in collaboration with Buddy4Study India Foundation, is advancing sustainable development by recognizing and rewarding visionary individuals who are creating impactful solutions to address pressing societal challenges. This fellowship is a vital initiative for empowering social innovation and entrepreneurship, offering young innovators an opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired by experienced industry leaders and mentors. #SocialInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #EmpowerChange #FutureLeaders #SchaefflerIndia #IndiaAccelerator #IAImpactLabs Yogesh Kapse Gunika Grover Anusmita Mahanta Souravi Paul (she/her) Shraddha Johri Dr. Diksha Tiwari
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