Application Deadline: November 20, 2022
TVARAN is a market access program by Villgro and an initiative by Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility. The program intends to support the growth and expansion of Women-led social enterprises in Climate Action. Applicants will be invited to share their Go-To-Market plans, basis which 5 women entrepreneurs will be selected for market connects, pilot/trial facilitation, technical assistance and mentorship jointly by Villgro and Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility. The 6-month acceleration phase will begin in February 2023 and will accelerate the market presence of innovations in renewable energy, water & waste management, and climate-smart agriculture, amongst others.
Focus Areas
- Renewable energy
- Livelihoods & Job creation
- Sustainable Mobility: Rural & Urban
- Water and waste management
- Climate Smart Agriculture
Eligibility Criteria
- Social enterprise with minimum 50% woman ownership
- Solution that addresses climate change
- Solution that is market-ready and/or already has a market presence
Benefits
TVARAN Entrepreneurs will receive:
- INR 20L towards individual Go-To-Market plans
- Technology and Business Mentorship from Cisco’s Senior Leadership
- Technical Assistance towards deployment of solutions, pilots, trials
- Market connections and partnerships support
- Investor connections and readiness support
Timeline:
- Call for Applications: 19 Oct, ’22 – 20 Nov, ’22
- Startup Screening and Shortlisting: 21 Nov, ’22 – 15 Jan, ’23
- Acceleration Phase: 1 Feb, ’23 – 31 July, ’23
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