A first-of-its-kind, Open Innovation Challenge that is customised to the needs and realities of India’s Creative Manufacturing and Handmade (CMH) ecosystem.
Then Kula Innovate is for you!
Kula Innovate supports India’s craft-led enterprises to re-think how we create, consume, and build better for the future.
What we offer
A minimum of 5 selected ideas and solutions will get:
Capital
An opportunity to win cash prizes, access patient investment and/or in-kind support
Mentorship
Feedback from industry experts during and after the Kula Innovate cycle
Visibility
Get media coverage and visibility across multiple 200M platforms + partner networks
Networking
An exclusive invitation to Kula Conclave to meet 300+ curated attendees
Pledged amount
and support
pledged of ₹1,50,00,000 ($187k~) goal
Pledged amount
and support
- ₹50 Lakhs in Patient Debt
- ₹50 Lakhs in Gap Financing
- ₹18 Lakhs of In-Kind Support
- ₹17 Lakhs in Cash Prizes
What are we looking for
We welcome solutions that benefit craft ecosystems, businesses, artisans and creative producers, supply chains, and consumer experiences.
Types of Solution
From developing a new material to improving a product's quality, from enhancing service delivery to rethinking core business models, your solution can be anything
- Product
- Service
- Process
- Model
Stages of Solution
- Seed:Ideated but yet to launch/create a prototype
- Prototype:Idea/prototype launched as MVP
- Scale:Idea successfully tested, now ready to be commercialised for growth
- Expand:Idea in operation, now ready for expansion
What qualifies for a solution
Here are some indicative impact areas to get you started.
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
How to apply
The future needs bold ideas rooted in creativity and culture. It is time to build future-ready solutions that can bring about systemic change!
Check eligibility
Prepare proposal
Submit application
Join our Webinar:
'Kula Innovate Decoded'
Crafting Your Way to a Winning Application | Q&A Session
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05.09.2024
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5:30-7:00 PM IST
Timelines & Deadlines
OPEN CALL
Kula Innovate
launches on
August 8th.
LAST DATE
Kula Innovate
closes on
September 30th
FINAL SELECTION
Results out by
October 25th
KULA CONCLAVE
December 2nd-4th,Panjim, Goa
Why Kula Innovate
The Future is 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
Discover more impactful conversations at Kula Conclave 2024
Whether your idea is small and local or is already going global, we've got you covered.
Pledge your support for innovation
Inviting Funders, Investors, Innovation Champions to back ideas that build the future of handmade. Want to support R&D that matters?
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!
- Launching Kula Innovate
- Apply by Sep 30
- Launching Kula Innovate
- Apply by Sep 30