About EarthON
The EarthON Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, democratizing traditional funding practices, blends philanthropy and investment to unlock the potential of grassroots organizations and early-stage ventures across India and the Global South.
We identify, support, and scale enterprises that create livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and transform local economies. We also actively build the ecosystem around them, bringing together funders, governments, academic institutions, and networks to create an enabling environment where innovation can thrive and scale.
Our Initiatives
EarthON Accelerator
A hands-on program nurturing grassroots entrepreneurs, NGOs, and startups through mentorship, learning, and community.
- Thematic challenges to identify high-potential ideas
- Residential bootcamps
- Access to experts, advisors, and funders
- Micro-grants
EarthON Fund
A blended capital fund that combines grants and equity investments to back climate ventures, creating livelihood and environmental impact.
- Funding for proof of concept and GTM
- Equity and debt for scaling impactful models
- Coaching and support for long-term growth
Knowledge & Ecosystem Building
We create open knowledge, enable partnerships, and provide grants.
- Research and learning reports
- Collaborative platforms with universities and networks
- Policy dialogues, roundtables, and knowledge-sharing grants
Our Focus Areas
Agroecology
Promoting sustainable agriculture, farmer resilience, and food system transformation
Circularity
Reducing waste, reusing resources, and driving local green economies.
Decarbonising Industry
Enabling small and medium enterprises to transition to low-carbon processes.
Greenovation Challenges
The Greenovation Challenges are decentralized, theme-based innovation programs designed to identify and support early-stage entrepreneurs building sustainable, community-rooted solutions across India. Spanning themes from decentralized renewable energy to green steel and sustainable agriculture, the challenges have attracted 5,000+ applications and awarded over $100,000 in grants to pioneering innovators. Co-organized with leading institutions such as IIT Bombay, UNIDO, and the Network for Global Innovation (NGIN), the Greenovation platform is driving India’s transition toward a low-carbon, inclusive, and resilient future.
Ongoing Challenge
Sustain Agri Challenge
The Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge identifies and support startups, FPOs, and NGOs developing scalable innovations in sustainable agriculture across India.
Greenovation Challenge IIT Bombay
The IIT Bombay Greenovation Challenge, supported by EarthON Foundation, empowered young innovators in sustainability and climate action through mentorship, funding, and expert guidance.
Upcoming and Previous Challenge
Explore our upcoming and previous challenges driving innovation in clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and low-carbon industries.
Greenovation Bootcamps
Hands-on learning and networking programs that bring together startups, NGOs, and youth leaders to refine ideas and scale real-world impact. With 4 cohorts, engaging 80+ NGOs and rural enterprises, 120+ startups across 18 states, and support from partners like Goonj, Christ University, BAF, and WASSAN, the Bootcamps have distributed over $100,000 in grants, strengthening India’s grassroots innovation ecosystem through mentorship, collaboration, and capacity building.
Upcoming Bootcamp
Greenovation Gurukool 2025
- Dec 2025, Nadia
A four-day residential program for sustainability-focused entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders to strengthen skills in growth, investment readiness, and collaboration.
Previous Bootcamp
Learn more about our previous Bootcamps that empowered innovators and grassroots leaders across India
EarthON Academy
A learning and mentorship platform designed to strengthen leadership, fundraising, and institution-building skills among emerging entrepreneurs and organizations. Through curated LMS courses such as Fundraising Readiness, Funding & Investor Landscape, Pitching Essentials, and Financial Model, Valuations & Negotiations, the Academy equips changemakers with practical tools to grow their ventures and scale impact.
Vasudha Dialogues
The Vasudha Dialogues focus on unlocking domestic philanthropy and investments for grassroots innovators working in renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, waste management, and sustainable livelihoods. The dialogue explores how HNIs, family offices, CSR institutions, and investors can channel patient, risk-tolerant capital to empower community-led enterprises and scale local solutions for climate resilience and inclusive growth.
Upcoming Dialogues
Roundtable on Agroecology & Food Systems Transformations- COP 30, Belem Brazil
- November 2025
A continuation of the global agroecology dialogue, focusing on systemic funding pathways and cross-regional collaboration — convened with Transform India Rural Foundation.
Green Grassroots Capital Circle: Unlocking Domestic Philanthropy & Investments for Grassroots Sustainability
- December 2025
The Green Grassroots Capital Circle: Unlocking Domestic Philanthropy & Investments for Grassroots Sustainability, in collaboration with SPJIMR and the Consortium for Agroecological Transformation, will convene philanthropists and investors to mobilize domestic capital for grassroots climate and livelihood solutions.
Previous Dialogues
Explore our previous Vasudha Dialogues that brought together leaders to unlock domestic capital for grassroots climate and livelihood solutions
Success Stories
Our Partners
