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SLIDE 2 Venture Center’s Philosophy
SLIDE 3 Social enterprises need to be run like any
Gather & deploy resources Deliver solutions for needs Have models of sustainable growth
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But they distinguish themselves by
Focusing on social impact Addressing society’s most pressing problems Leveraging good-will in resourcing enterprises
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Focus of Venture Center’s Initiatives for Social Enterprises
Supportive & rich eco-system Additional fund raising business management skills Early stage soft funding options Networks and visibility Access to thought leaders and champions
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Through Include Program
Supporting Social Enterprises
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http://www.venturecenter.co.in/include/
In Partnership with CSIR-NCL & CSIR-800
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in supporting Social Enterprises: Some examples
Venture Center’s Contribution
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Business Planning Technology Sourcing Pre-Incubation Support
For example – Alleger A company focused on assisted living solutions
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Manufactures products for the disabled
Visibility, Credibility & Access to Networks
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Provides energy solutions for rural India
Discounted, High-Quality Services
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Biogas technology
Funding Support
Solar powered irrigators
via Seed Funding & Grant Schemes
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Produces human powered devices & energy
Helping Raise Funds
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Women-led Micro-enterprises in Rural Maharashtra
Collaborative Projects & Mentoring Support
SLIDE 15 Key Initiatives
- f interest to Social Enterprises
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Pre-incubation, finding partners Business planning support Training programs Networking opportunities
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Referrals Networks Funding advisory In-house seed fund Subsidized infrastructure/ services
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Intellectual Property Advisory Technology Sourcing/ Commercialization Support Library and Social Entrepreneurship Collection
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Initiatives Planned for the Future
Planned for Social Enterprises
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Fellowships for budding social entrepreneurs Social enterprise lecture series Database of technology offerings