A great idea can come from anywhere. Often it has the potential to change lives. Unfortunately in India, many innovators and entrepreneurs fall by the wayside before they can transform their ideas into a market ready form.

That’s where Villgro becomes the vital link. From the time an idea is born, to the time it reaches the market, Villgro offers you support and solutions, every step of the way.

Seed Funding – A capital infusion for your start-up when you need it the most.

Villgro offers up to USD 60,000 in seed funding to early stage social enterprises. Villgro's patient capital is designed to seamlessly address the financial needs of your early stage enterprise. Our risk-appetite encourages us to seek out promising early stage enterprises that other investors and financial institutions are not prepared to partner with just yet. By bridging the gap and enabling your first major round of investment, we allow you to focus more on building your business.

Fellowship – The talent you need, when you need it.

Have you found yourself swamped? Are myriad different activities demanding your attention all at the same time? Villgro understands that early stage enterprises make for extremely challenging work environments. Entrepreneurs require crucial support from competent professionals but simply cannot afford to retain them. The Villgro Fellowship Program caters to the needs of start-up social enterprises by providing you with competent professionals for a duration of 10 months, operating full-time out of your offices. Villgro Fellows are sourced from all over the world and share a common commitment to social enterprise and development. Learn more about Villgro's Fellowship Program here http://villgro.org/index.php/fellowship

Mentoring – Feedback you can trust, guidance you can use.

Villgro's senior management has worked with over 50 start-ups over the last 10 years and bring with them strong networks that complement their experience. Incubation at Villgro includes access to this multifaceted advisory. Whether you need help vetting business plan, defining a pricing strategy or building a financial model, Villgro's mentoring team is available to support you. Villgro also enables effective corporate governance by supporting you in identifying board members, selecting them and even enabling board meetings.

Training – Knowledge and Skills, when you need them the most

Villgro believes that many social businesses need significant knowledge and skill training to develop their competencies. This is not just for the entrepreneurs, but for senior team members as well. Currently we nominate enterprises being incubated for specific training programs. However, shortly we will launch a structured training and capacity building program.

Networks– The eco-system at your finger tips.

Need to get something done but don't know who to call ?Need to get something done but don't know who to call ?Villgro's vast networks and extensive partnerships with multiple stakeholder allow you to access the solutions you need through known and trusted service providers.So whether you need legal and accounting services or discounted access to online HR databases, Villgro is here to help. Our active relationship with the social investing community also means that you can get the ball rolling with your next round of investment more easily than you thought. Being incubated at Villgro includes access to Unconvention - India's Premier Social Enterprise Forum.

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