ANDE South Asia Chapter Update- April Edition

ANDE South Asia Chapter Update- April Edition

Hello from the South Asia chapter of ANDE!

We’re excited to share all that has been happening over the past few weeks at ANDE South Asia.

Dive in to find out more about our upcoming events, opportunities, and resources!

Do stay updated by following us on our social media platforms.?You can submit content directly , and? keep track of sector updates by following us on?LinkedIn ,?Twitter ,?Facebook ?and?Instagram .?


Session submissions for the 2024 Global Annual Conference

Unlocking big ideas for small businesses!

Calling all ANDE members to mark their calendars. Session submissions for the 2024 Global Annual Conference have now opened.

This is your chance to lead the conversation and drive innovation in small business ecosystems worldwide.

We're seeking big ideas, from groundbreaking to practical hacks and clever solutions to everyday problems. While the following themes can serve as a reference, you don't need to limit your initiatives to them:

  • The Future of Work: How can we prepare small businesses for digitalization, AI, and youth engagement?
  • Building a Thriving Future: What does inclusive entrepreneurship and climate-smart business look like?
  • Beyond the Horizon: Bold, disruptive solutions. Explore unconventional strategies, future-forward tech, and groundbreaking models with the potential to transform SGB ecosystems.

Do keep in mind that the deadline for submission is on 10 May 2024. Help us ignite a future where small businesses thrive!

Know more here: https://andeglobal.org/event/2024-global-conference/


Access to Green Finance - ESO Convening

Are you looking to work alongside promising environment action entrepreneurs, investors and enterprise supporting organizations? This collaborative convening brought to you by ANDE South Asia and TechnoServe India , is just the place for you. The "Access to Green Finance in Waste & Circularity: Investor - ESO Convening " will see the gathering of investors seeking impactful opportunities, enterprise support organizations and startups in the waste & circularity sector. Conducted in collaboration with the Greenr Sustainability Accelerator program, this event presents a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to network, convene and discuss the future of this high growth sector ?? April 16th, 2024 ? 9:30 am IST ?? Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Investors taking part in this event will also be a part of our Waste and Circularity Investor Cohort!

Know more here: https://andeglobal.org/event/access-to-green-finance-in-waste-circularity-investor-eso-convening/


Call for ANDEs Waste and Circularity Investor Cohort

Are you ready to invest in the future of waste management and the circular economy?

ANDE South Asia , in partnership with the IKEA Foundation , brings to you the second phase of its project supporting green entrepreneurship in India and Kenya.

Designed as part of our Access to Green Finance Project , this phase focuses specifically on improving access to finance for enterprises in the waste and circularity sectors. The India Waste and Circularity Investor Cohort will support investors interested in waste and circularity through a series of activities to improve their knowledge, networks, and strategies around investing in the sector.

The Cohort Advantage:

  • Deepen your knowledge: Participate in a series of activities designed to enhance your understanding of the waste and circular economy landscape in India.
  • Expand your network: Connect with like-minded investors and industry experts.
  • Refine your investment strategies: Gain insights and tools to make informed investment decisions by having your portfolio managers participate in the ANDE Investment Manager Training.

Directly apply here: https://cutt.ly/Tw4BSnaC


Investment Innovation Fund- Call for Proposals!

ANDE South Asia is pleased to announce that we have established a new Investment Innovation Fund to accelerate capital flow into India’s promising waste management and circular economy sectors in India.

India’s waste and circularity sectors hold immense potential for SGBs to both drive environmental change and stimulate economic growth. The fund specifically seeks to empower entrepreneurship support organizations (ESOs) working with small and growing businesses (SGBs) to develop supplementary programs and interventions within India’s promising waste management and circular economy sectors.

The aim is twofold:

  • To assist ESOs in developing activities that increase the number of investment-ready waste and circularity-focused SGBs
  • To collaborate with investors to eliminate bottlenecks in the incubator/accelerator-to-investment pipeline.

Fund Details

  • Application Opens: April 5th, 2024
  • Deadline: May 7th, 2024, 11:59 pm IST
  • Awards Announced: By end of June 2024
  • Project Length: Up to 18 months
  • Funding Amount: Up to US $100,000 per project. Number of projects funded will depend on the quality of proposals received.
  • Important Note: ESOs must be India-based and possess all necessary government approvals (FCRA, etc.) for receiving funding in USD from the US.

We would like to invite proposals from established entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) in India for this fund.

Call for proposals: https://andeglobal.org/call-for-proposals-india-2/


Sector Events

Climate Asia is hosting their Annual Climate Conference under the theme: ‘Accelerating Climate Action: Bridging the Gap from Dialogue to Action’. This is a call to action for every individual passionate about making a tangible impact in the climate sphere.

Mark your calendars and join this journey towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

  • Social Procurement Revolution in India| By SAP SE | 8-9 May

SAP SE is spearheading a drive to bolster social procurement in India. They're assembling a coalition of corporations, impact-focused businesses, and stakeholders to ignite this ecosystem. This powerful alliance aims to connect the private, public, and social sectors, boosting demand for goods and services from impact enterprises. The ultimate goal? Driving positive change across India – economically, socially, and environmentally.

Interested in joining? Contact Sagarika Bose at [email protected] .


Sector Opportunities

Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2025 | By The Toilet Board Coalition | Deadline: 30 April 2024

Applications for the 2025 Cohort are open! The Toilet Board Coalition runs an Accelerator for sanitation businesses that has supported over 70 entrepreneurs and unlocked USD 33 Million in financing. They are currently inviting applications from entrepreneurs in Asia, Africa and Latin America who are building and operating toilets & toilet accessories, to collecting and treating waste, menstrual health, and other technologies and applications for the sanitation and waste supply chain.

Women in the Digital Economy Fund | By WiDEF | Deadline: 6 May 2024

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund aims to identify, directly fund, and accelerate investment in proven solutions to improve women’s livelihoods, economic security, and resilience. For this round, WiDEF invites local entities to submit applications for grants and technical support to scale existing solutions that have made measurable progress toward closing the gender digital divide in their contexts and contribute to transformative approaches to digital inclusion. Grants range from 500,000 to 1.5M USD for periods of 18 to 24 months.

Greentech Asia 2024 | By Village Capital and Moody’s | Deadline: 10 May 2024

Are you a start up in any of these sectors and looking for an investment-readiness accelerator that will help you advance your innovative solution?

  • Cleantech and Climate Tech
  • Agtech and Food Security
  • Circular and Regenerative Economy
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Water, Sanitation, and Health

Apply for Village Capital's Greentech Asia 2024 accelerator and receive support towards your next round of capital or expansion plans


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The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in developing economies. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits.



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