Small Businesses

Development Alternatives is reshaping rural India by turning job seekers into job creators. It has enabled 26,000+ enterprises, powering local economies through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Empowering rural communities with seed funding and mentorship, the ‘Future Tycoons Challenge’ is transforming Punjab’s villages into an innovation hub.

IAS Sakshi Sawhney launched the Future Tycoons Challenge to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities in rural Punjab. The initiative mirrors the reality TV show Shark Tank where rural women, persons with disabilities, and students pitch stories and win cash prizes.

There is potential brimming in the Entrepreneurial Households across India, making them significant players in driving economic growth. Join us on a drive through the villages of Karnataka to explore these hubs of vibrancy.

The EPIC Opportunity represents an underserved market brimming with potential for scale. Meet five entrepreneurs from small towns and villages in India who used ingenuity and determination to build their businesses, representing millions of others. Here's how you can be part of their growth story.

Hardika Shah runs Kinara Capital, a fintech startup that provides collateral-free loans to MSMEs. They provide loans in the range of Rs 1 to Rs 30 lakhs to small business owners in India.

Aravind Mani and Vipin George designed an EV scooter with a storage space of 55 litres to help small business owners ply their goods.

Mumbai entrepreneur Neha Juneja runs India P2P, a unique lending platform that is aiming to close the credit gap for women entrepreneurs in India’s rural regions.

Rajasree R from Kerala has been making over 400 value-added products out of jackfruit. These include things like pasta, chocolate, flour, etc.

Viji Sreekumar from Kerala runs AVS, a healthy food and organic venture that sells bamboo rice-based products, health mixes, protein supplements, skincare products, and more.