Villgro Innovations Foundation

Private

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Est. 2001

Social ImpactAgriTechHealthTechCleanTechGender Inclusion

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Rolling; quarterly cohort reviews. Fellowship (individual innovators): annual April intake.

Process: Apply via villgro.org/apply. Evaluates financial sustainability and social impact. Preference for startups with working prototype and initial evidence of beneficiary adoption.
Gives: Grant + equity hybrid (₹20L–₹60L)

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About Villgro Innovations Foundation

Villgro Innovations Foundation — India's oldest social enterprise incubator, established 2001 by Paul Basil in Chennai. Incubates early-stage social startups. Per myhq.in: grant + equity hybrid model. Sectors: social enterprise, rural, healthcare. DPIIT Best Incubator Award 2020. 350+ startups incubated across climate action, climate-smart agriculture, healthcare, and gender inclusion.

Why Villgro Innovations Foundation?

India's oldest social enterprise incubator (2001). DPIIT Best Incubator Award 2020. Co-located at IIT Madras Research Park. Dedicated climate action, agri, healthcare, and gender inclusion tracks.

Funding provided

Per myhq.in: grant and equity hybrid model. Investment ₹20L–₹60L in quasi-equity or equity. Focus on startups serving low-income communities. 350+ social enterprises supported.

Successful startups & portfolio

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3rd Floor, IIT Madras Research Park, Kanagam Road, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Rolling; quarterly cohort reviews. Fellowship (individual innovators): annual April intake.

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