Adani Group’s ‘Green Talks’ Empowers Social Impact Startups
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A Platform for Change In a bid to support and nurture social entrepreneurs, the Adani Group, one of India’s fastest-growing conglomerates, recently hosted the third edition of ‘Green Talks’. This initiative serves as a nonprofit platform, connecting a global network of social enterprises striving to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Unveiling Transformative Innovations
During the event, five promising startups showcased their innovative solutions aimed at bringing positive change to India. Among them was Dveck Mobility, which introduced a device that can convert any bicycle into an electric vehicle in minutes. Haqdarshak, a tech organization, focuses on simplifying access to government welfare schemes and promoting transparency.
Diverse Impactful Ventures
The diverse lineup also featured Marut Drones, specializing in smart drones for various farming applications, ONergy Solar, working towards making solar solutions affordable, and PRESPL, offering green and sustainable biomass solutions.
Adani Group’s Commitment to Innovation
Expressing his views, Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, highlighted the importance of learning through immersion in the startup ecosystem. He encouraged startups to leverage the Adani Group as a testing ground for their solutions, emphasizing the significance of courage in driving entrepreneurship in India.
A Legacy of Collaboration
This is not the first time the Adani Group has supported startups. Past collaborations include working with iKure, a healthcare innovator in the Sundarbans, RoboBionics, a prosthetics technologist, and Megha Gupta, founder of dharavimarket.com, focusing on the holistic development of craftsmen in Dharavi.
Green Talks’ Evolution
The ‘Green Talks’ initiative began in 2021, evolving into an annual event. In 2022, the Adani Prize for Social Enterprise was introduced, awarding five outstanding social entrepreneurs with a total funding of Rs 5 crores. The platform serves as an incubator for open-source innovation and a space for unrestricted discussions on concepts with the potential for lasting societal change.
Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit
Adani Group’s ‘Green Talks’ celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship driving young innovators to create solutions that benefit society. The event was broadcast live on YouTube and internal Adani channels, underlining the commitment to transparency and sharing these impactful discussions with a wider audience.
In summary, the Adani Group’s ‘Green Talks’ not only provides a platform for startups to showcase their transformative ideas but also exemplifies the Group’s commitment to fostering innovation for the greater good.
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