

A Sector-first, Annual
Innovation Challenge
A Sector-first,
Annual Innovation
Challenge
What is
Kula Innovate
A sector-first Innovation Challenge that is designed to bridge the massive funding gap for R&D across craft-based value chains, supporting promising new ideas led by enterprises.
Kula Innovate Sponsors
Kula Innovate Awardees
The Kula Innovate Awards Ceremony at Kula Conclave 2024 honored the 18 winners and gave them a platform to showcase their groundbreaking innovations to industry leaders.

The Futureis Handmade

Craft-led brands, social businesses and startups in India have the models to drive sustainable innovations for future markets, but they are often overlooked and underfunded.

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91% Funding Void
Only 21% of craft-led enterprises
secure vital financingOnly 21% of craft-led enterprises
secure vital financing -
80% Innovation Paralysis
Capital scarcity stifles breakthroughs;
low-tech genius ignoredCapital scarcity stifles breakthroughs; low-tech genius ignored
Kula Innovate 2025
If you are a catalytic capital provider, impact investor, or philanthropic funder, join us in powering the next generation of craft-led innovators solving critical challenges in:
Climate Action
Circular/ Waste to Wealth Models
Sustainable Materials & Packaging
Regenerative Travel &
Experiences
Biodiversity &
Conservation
Low-tech, Indigenous technologies
Inclusive Growth
Reimagine Access for all
Communities / Networks / Platforms
Arts / Crafts for
Wellbeing
Next-Gen Jobs / Skilling
Cultural
/ Craft Revival 2.0
Future Ready
Systems
Customer Education / Awareness
Transparency + Traceability
Craft-Tech, Emerging
Tech
Conscious Design & Retail
Creative
Impact Media
Let's Scale (+)
Craft-led innovations deliver future-ready jobs, climate action and gender inclusion. Your capital can scale these solutions.