Sustainable Enterprises

Smart Joules saves energy in hospitals. Bluencore Games turns play into climate awareness. Yet both struggled for funds until support from cKinetics helped them scale. Their journeys show why raising capital for sustainability is never simple, but always worth it.

Founded by Navkaran Singh Bagga, Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems is a Kolkata-based startup creating clean drinking water from air. With over 100 million litres generated across 15 countries, it offers a sustainable alternative to groundwater, pipelines, and plastic bottles.

Can bioleather really replace animal leather? Pritesh Mistry’s The Bio Company is answering this question by turning tomato waste into eco-friendly bioleather.

The three friends got together to take the entrepreneurial plunge and founded Heart in Hills in 2021. The venture operated in Uttarakhand by procuring millets directly from local farmers, offering them 10-15% higher prices than the market rate as an incentive for their quality produce.

Bharath Rnkawat’s innovative Enlog device tackles electricity wastage, reducing power consumption by 23 percent. This solution has helped over 23,000 users save 4,800 MWh of power while significantly cutting costs and emissions.

Inspired by Vibha’s battle with PCOS, husband-wife duo Vibha Harish and Soorya Jagadish built Cosmix—a gut-friendly, plant-based wellness brand. With clean ingredients sourced from local farmers and biodegradable scoops, their mission is simple: make wellness honest, sustainable, and rooted in nature and personal healing.

From an old laptop to India’s most advanced recycling plant — this is the story of Attero, a homegrown startup transforming e-waste into gold, lithium, and opportunity. With platforms like Selsmart and MetalMandi, they’re not just fixing our junk problem — they’re building a circular economy that puts people and the planet first.

In just four months, Bengaluru-based unWOOD has recycled 10 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into durable outdoor furniture that replicates wood-like texture, saving trees, reducing CO₂, and transforming classrooms across India.

From a simple idea to comfort her daughter, Veena Peter's venture, 'Tara's Doll House,' has become a popular brand in Bengaluru, offering eco-friendly and handmade dolls that kids can personalise. She offers children dolls that reflect cultural diversity, sustainability, and thoughtful design.

Basavaraj S left home with just Rs 1,000 and a heart full of rejection. Today, he runs Rafter — a sustainable gifting startup changing how companies welcome new employees. From bamboo bottles to rice husk mugs, his story is one of resilience, purpose, and giving back to the planet with every gift.