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17/08/2026

The wait is over. The Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge Grand Finale is here.

29 August 2026 | VYK, New Delhi

Witness bold ideas shaping more resilient, sustainable cities.

T-Hub EarthON Foundation USA Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship - SINE, IIT Bombay Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur - ABIF IIT KGP Assam Startup WRI India Startup India

15/08/2026

True economic independence begins at the grassroots.
As India steps into another year of progress, real freedom for eighty-six percent of our agricultural communities means ending field drudgery, securing energy access, and building climate-resilient livelihoods.
Through the Greenovation initiative, EarthON Foundation, Greenovation Hub, and BAIF Cares are dedicated to powering rural self-reliance. By backing local innovators, Farmer Producer Organizations, and decentralized clean energy solutions, we are transforming rural economies from the ground up.
Today, we honor the innovators, farmers, and changemakers who are building a sustainable, climate-ready, and prosperous India.
Happy Independence Day.

14/08/2026

The future of farming needs smarter tools.

The Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge is backing innovators building practical, affordable, and inclusive solutions that can transform agricultural mechanization and make farming more efficient, accessible, and sustainable.

Final Deadline: 21 August

If your innovation can make a real difference for farmers, this is your opportunity to take it forward.

Apply now and be part of the transformation.
https://earthonfoundation.org/greenovation-agri-mechanization-challenge/

12/08/2026

Winning funding is only the starting point.

Hear directly from our previous challenge innovators on how non-dilutive capital, mentorship, and scaling support turned their bold concepts into real-world industrial impact.

When you secure support through our challenges, you gain direct entry into an ecosystem designed to accelerate your growth from prototype to market ex*****on.

The next breakthrough in sustainable industry starts with your vision.

Bring your innovation to the field.

Apply for the Agri-Mechanisation Challenge before August 16.

Startup Track: https://www.f6s.com/agri-mechanization-challenge/apply

FPC Track: https://forms.gle/W5nEsjDQo3QzymNG9

EarthON Foundation USA Startup India AgHub Assam Startup T-Hub

06/08/2026

Great innovations thrive in a strong ecosystem of collaboration.

We are proud to announce the Ecosystem Partners for the Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge: Startup India, Consortium for Agroecological Transformations (CAT), Innovation Guild, Maharashtra State Innovation Society, and the Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT).

Together, we are fostering innovation, strengthening collaboration, and creating opportunities for startups, FPOs, and innovators to develop practical mechanization solutions that address the evolving needs of Indian agriculture.

Stay tuned as we work together to empower the next generation of agricultural innovators.

Apply Now - https://earthonfoundation.org/greenovation-agri-mechanization-challenge/

Startup India

04/08/2026

People assume advanced agri-tech is only built for massive commercial estates. That is completely false.

Eighty-six percent of Indian farms are smallholders who need practical, modular solutions to stop post-harvest losses. When technology is deployed through FPC-led machinery banks and shared-access models, advanced tools become instantly affordable for every single farmer.

We are backing innovations that fit the ground reality of rural India.

The Agri-Mechanisation Challenge deadline is August 16. Bring your breakthrough to the field.

Startup Track: https://www.f6s.com/agri-mechanization-challenge/apply

FPC Track: https://forms.gle/W5nEsjDQo3QzymNG9

SwitchON Foundation EarthON Foundation USA Startup India AgHub Consortium for Agroecological Transformations BAIF Council for Advancement in Rural Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Bharat Agroecology Fund Innovation Guild F6S Rayat CIII, Satara Greenr A TechnoServe Initiative Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) Maharashtra State Innovation Society

03/08/2026

Trust and field network access are the most valuable assets for any rising enterprise.

The Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge is not just an award program. It is a structured scaling ecosystem built by a powerful coalition of industry leaders committed to changing the face of Indian agriculture.

The Coalition Backing Your Success:

▪️Greenovation & ONganic Hub: SwitchON Foundation’s flagship accelerator nurturing eco-entrepreneurs.

▪️EarthON Foundation: A global organization driving trust-based financial support and mentorship to impact lives across the Global South.

▪️BAIF CARES: The section-eight arm of BAIF Development Research Foundation, leveraging rural development expertise across eighteen states since 1967.

The Scale Architecture Available:

▪️A shared ₹20 Lakh non-dilutive award cash prize pool.

▪️Startups: A structured pipeline for up to ₹1 Crore in equity or debt through EarthON Gurukul.

▪️FPCs: Tailored capacity building and up to ₹25 Lakh in debt pipelines through the ONganic Accelerator.

Do not navigate the rural market alone. Build your enterprise alongside the mentors, investors, and grassroots networks that can accelerate your adoption.

Click the Link below to Secure Your Spot in the Cohort!

FPC Track Apply: https://forms.gle/W5nEsjDQo3QzymNG9

Startup Track Apply: https://www.f6s.com/agri-mechanization-challenge/apply

SwitchON Foundation EarthON Foundation USA Startup India AgHub Consortium for Agroecological Transformations BAIF Council for Advancement in Rural Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Bharat Agroecology Fund Innovation Guild F6S Rayat CIII, Satara Greenr A TechnoServe Initiative Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) Maharashtra State Innovation Society

01/08/2026

The deadline has been extended, but the opportunity won't wait forever.

If you're building innovative mechanisation solutions that can make farming more efficient, accessible, and sustainable, you now have more time to apply for the Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge.

New application deadline: 16 August 2026

If you haven't submitted your application yet, this is your chance to take the next step. Join a network of innovators, gain expert support, and bring your solution closer to the farmers who need it most.

Apply now through the link in our bio.

.gov.in Consortium for Agroecological Transformations BAIF Council for Advancement in Rural Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Bharat Agroecology Fund Innovation Guild F6S Rayat CIII, Satara Greenr A TechnoServe Initiative Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) Maharashtra State Innovation Society

28/07/2026

Only 3 days to go!

The countdown has begun for Greenovation Talks on Shared Machinery, Stronger FPCs: Building Mechanisation Services for Members.

Join leading experts and practitioners as they share practical insights on selecting the right machinery, overcoming custom hiring challenges, building sustainable mechanisation services, and understanding what evaluators look for in strong applications.

Date: 31 July 2026

Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM IST

Register now and reserve your spot.

Register Now - https://luma.com/7bphw35w

.gov.in Consortium for Agroecological Transformations BAIF Council for Advancement in Rural Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Bharat Agroecology Fund Innovation Guild F6S Rayat CIII, Satara Greenr A TechnoServe Initiative Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) Maharashtra State Innovation Society

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