Upaya Social Ventures

Ecoright is a sustainable fashion brand that produces eco-friendly bags and accessories. It aims to promote a zero-waste lifestyle by offering stylish, high-quality products made from sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled plastic. The company's mission is to make sustainable fashion mainstream and help consumers reduce plastic pollution through their ethical fashion choices.

Biofics manufactures biogas plants and offers organic waste management services.

Kaarigar Mandi is a company that specializes in digital solutions for the footwear supply chain, aiming to streamline operations for all participants in the footwear ecosystem. It operates a marketplace that connects small footwear manufacturers and artisans with essential resources, including raw materials, hand tools, and small machinery required for footwear production. Additionally, Kaarigar Mandi facilitates consistent footwear-making orders and provides low-cost credit options to help manage cash flow. This approach enables small manufacturers and artisans to digitize their operations, fostering the growth and development of cottage and micro-enterprises within the industry.

Amounee operates a digital marketplace that connects rural artists and weavers directly with urban clients. The platform offers handloom and handicraft products from rural artisans, enabling customers to purchase these items directly while supporting the artisans' income generation.

Our core purpose is to lead the way in sustainable manufacturing, offering bamboo-first products that empower individuals and communities to make eco-conscious choices. We strive to inspire a global shift towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment. Through our commitment to innovation, ethical practices and community engagement, we aim to build a greener, more resilient future for generations.

Bharat Krushi Seva is a digital platform empowering farmers with personalized crop advisory services, market connectivity, and data analytics. It aims to boost productivity, reduce costs, and enhance market access through precision advisories, agricultural inputs, climate-smart farming practices, and real-time data analytics.

PickMyWork is a gig platform that helps Fintech / Digital Companies acquire SMBs for their Products through a Pay-per-task Model using upskilled unemployed youth.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, BharatRohan specializes in agricultural data analytics. It uses drone-based hyperspectral imaging and AI to provide actionable insights for precision agriculture, integrated pest management, and contract farming. The company empowers farmers with realistic prescriptions for crop treatment, disease management, and yield prediction.

Haqdarshak is a technology-enabled platform in India that helps citizens learn about, review, apply for, and access government and welfare schemes. It connects eligible individuals with programs, guides them through applications, and provides up-to-date information on entitlements to support informed participation in public welfare.

Lal10 is a digital platform empowering Indian micro and small manufacturing enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their products globally. It enables MSMEs to digitize, manage, and sell inventories for cross-border wholesale, similar to Shopify's model but tailored for Indian manufacturers. Lal10 has onboarded over 30,000 SKUs, targeting small and medium-sized buyers in the US, UK, and Middle East.

GO DESi LLP is a Bengaluru-based company established in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing confectionery products, focusing on regional and traditional treats. The company aims to revive homemade recipes by offering packaged food items inspired by local flavors, produced at micro-units in rural and semi-urban areas. GO DESi collaborates directly with farmers, self-help groups, and other rural businesses to empower these communities, helping them increase their share in the food value chain. By doing so, the company not only provides customers with authentic traditional tastes but also generates income opportunities for marginal farmers, thereby contributing to economic development in rural India. GO DESi sells its products online, making them accessible to a wider audience.

VilFresh operates a direct-to-consumer food distribution channel that sources agricultural products directly from farmers, delivering them to urban customers in secure, sanitary packaging. By eliminating traditional inventory and middlemen, the company reduces costs and returns higher margins to producers, while empowering rural youth through employment and training. The platform connects diverse producers—family farms, small factories, and home growers—to a streamlined supply chain that shortens delivery times and supports local economies.

VilFresh operates a direct-to-consumer food distribution channel that sources agricultural products directly from farmers, delivering them to urban customers in secure, sanitary packaging. By eliminating traditional inventory and middlemen, the company reduces costs and returns higher margins to producers, while empowering rural youth through employment and training. The platform connects diverse producers—family farms, small factories, and home growers—to a streamlined supply chain that shortens delivery times and supports local economies.

ZooFresh Foods is disrupting the fish & meat industry in eastern India by creating an integrated aggregation and distribution model, with farms, farmer networks, logistics, storage points, rural hubs, and state-of-the-art FSSAI certified urban retail outlets.

Krishi Star is a social enterprise and food brand that aims to transform small farmers' livelihoods in India by connecting farmer-owned processing units to higher-margin markets. It sources natural ingredients from a network of farmer-owned facilities, markets and sells products under its own brand, and strengthens the value chain through capacity-building, data analytics for yield forecasting, and farmer training on production techniques and sustainable practices. The company partners with government programs, including a project with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to construct a farmer-owned factory, and serves over 80 institutional customers across Mumbai, Goa, Pune, and Delhi with operations in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It seeks pan-India growth, targeting a INR 160 crore business and INR 100 crore of farmer-owned processing capacity over the next seven years, while reducing intermediaries and improving efficiency across the supply chain to lift producers toward financial independence.

Parvata Foods is a socio-commercial enterprise founded in 2013 by graduates of the Indian Institute of Management, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The company focuses on establishing a value chain for organic produce, specifically fruits, vegetables, and spices sourced from Sikkim and other North-Eastern states of India. By integrating farmers from challenging hilly areas into the main value chain, Parvata Foods aims to enhance their living standards. In addition to sourcing, the company undertakes processing to add value to its products, catering primarily to retail outlets seeking fresh organic food ingredients. Through its efforts, Parvata Foods not only supports local farmers but also contributes to the availability of organic food options in the market.

Maitri provides livelihood for home based caregivers through organizing, skill training and employment linkages.

Tamul Plates Marketing specializes in the production of eco-friendly disposable tableware, including dinner plates, snack plates, trays, serveware, bowls, on-the-go boxes, and cutlery. The company focuses on providing high-quality, all-natural products made from areca nut tree leaves, sourced from community-owned micro-enterprises in Northeast India. This approach not only offers customers sustainable alternatives to conventional disposable items but also empowers rural producers by creating a comprehensive sustainable value chain. Tamul Plates ensures customer inquiries are efficiently managed through phone, email, and online applications.

Samagra is a sanitation social enterprise focused on improving public health and dignity for urban poor communities by providing access to clean and reliable community toilet facilities. The company offers a range of services, including well-designed toilets equipped with lighting, ventilation, and sanitary dustbins, as well as children's accessories. Additionally, Samagra conducts community workshops and door-to-door surveys to enhance awareness and accessibility of sanitation resources. By prioritizing health and hygiene, Samagra aims to empower individuals and foster healthier, more productive lives within underserved urban populations.

Justrojgar is an online employability platform.