Indigram Labs Foundation

Fosters innovation and empowers entrepreneurs to drive positive change in various sectors, from agriculture to clean energy, cultivating self-sustainability and impacting millions of lives

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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2015

Indigram Labs Foundation (ILF) began in 2015 as a Technology Business Incubator backed by NSTEDB, DST, and GoI. Its core belief is that entrepreneurs Read morehold the key to positive global change while making profits. They are seen as drivers of change, transforming both lives and communities from the grassroots level upwards. ILF's roots trace back to the success of its parent organisation, the Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals (ISAP), which spawned over 1,800 Agri-based ventures through its ACABC programme and now supports 250 FPOs in 18 states. This success story inspired the birth of Indigram Labs, which aims to nurture 100 innovative ventures in a decade. Selection criteria prioritize impactful ideas, strong business models, scalability, social influence, and the entrepreneurs' motivation. Its vision is to cultivate an ecosystem fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly among technology startups, aiming to impact millions of lives and contribute significantly to the nation's economic growth. The mission revolves around championing creativity and innovation across sectors like agriculture, food, clean energy, and climate change, encouraging youthful entrepreneurial spirits, and leveraging digital technology for India's future. ILF's aim is to mould future leaders by providing mentoring, funding, networking, and platforms for desired outcomes, nurturing self-reliance among India's youth via a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Foundation stands on four pillars: Entrepreneurs, Investors, Mentors, and Collaborators, facilitating venture scaling, funding connections, mentorship, and partnerships to accelerate groundbreaking ideas.

Impact

Indigram Labs Foundation has facilitated over 150 startups, organised more than 130 events to boost entrepreneurship, benefited around 6 lakh farmers, raised funding of INR 2945.66 Cr for startups, filed 14 patents, supported innovations through mentoring, technical guidance, and financial aid, generated over 1100 full-time employment opportunities, and disbursed a fund totalling 8.47 Cr to incubatees.

Programs

  • Bionest Programme

    ILF's BioNest programme targets the untapped potential in the agribusiness sector, specifically focusing on aiding Marginal, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Recognizing the challenges faced by aspiring Agri-preneurs, such as technology gaps, infrastructure limitations, and a lack of mentorship, BioNest aims to bridge these gaps. Its primary goal is to facilitate the transition of farm technologies into viable business ventures by identifying, guiding, and mentoring entrepreneur-driven start-ups, ultimately nurturing their development through effective business incubation.

  • Incubation Support Programme

    Indigram Labs Foundation's Incubation Support programme aids startups comprehensively. Through mentoring, entrepreneurs gain vital advice and networks, enhancing leadership and connections. Funding spans ideation to growth, tackling challenges and fostering stability. Leveraging rural networks and expert access, ILF fosters extensive networking. It offers diverse resources, from admin support to marketing aid, ensuring startups receive comprehensive assistance in various operational aspects, including product testing and feedback from real users.

Leadership Team

  • Ram Narayan Ghatak

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Ashish Khetan

    President & CIO

  • Yogendra Kumar

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Dr. Rajeshwar Matche

    Member, Board of Directors

  • Bhaskar Natrajan

    Chairman

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    6-20

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    U74140DL2015NPL276109

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2016/0102915

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    B-1, Block -B1, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Delhi-Mathura Road, Badarpur, New Delhi, 110044

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)