Startup

A startup that turns waste into fuel. Another that designs cells to detect pollution. All led by students and young founders. The force behind them? Sustainability Mafia—a climate community that’s helping solve real-world environmental problems by showing youth how to build for the planet, from the ground up.

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.

In 2012, life took an unexpected turn for Reeva Sood when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Coming back to her home in Himachal, she transformed barren land into a thriving 70-acre farm. Doing so, she also empowered 300 rural women and generated a ₹1 crore turnover annually.

Behind every Manam Chocolate bar is a farmer’s name, a family’s story, and a field in West Godavari. By working directly with cocoa farmers, this brand is blending impact with indulgence—and showing the world that India’s best chocolate grows from care, not just cacao.

What started off as a trekking activity for leisure became a serious business for Vijap Pratap Singh. Despite have a secured job in a bank, he chose to start Adventhrill -- A Trekking company simply for the love of sports, nature and trekking.

Gautam Raikar’s Bengaluru-based Liki Foods is reinventing dessert with dairy-free ice creams made from millets. Loved by both health-conscious families and dessert lovers, these creamy treats bring together taste, nostalgia, and nutrition. By reviving India’s ancient grain, Gautam is building a purposeful brand now earning Rs 2 lakh monthly.

After losing his savings in the dairy business, Raj Singh pivoted to vermicomposting. Using innovative methods like banana leaves for mulching, he transformed his venture into a ₹2.5 crore annual success. Selling at affordable prices, he empowers small scale farmers switch to organic farming.

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.

What began as a Rs 15K idea to serve Odisha’s beloved dahibara is now bringing regional street foods to plates across India and even Dubai. With a focus on nostalgia and authenticity, Dahibara Express is helping people reconnect with the flavours of home, no matter how far they've travelled.