UNCONVENTION|L comes to Bhubaneswar: Inspiring Event Seeks to Build Networks and Knowledge

On 12 March 2013, Unconvention|L Bhubaneswar will take place at the KIIT TBI during a half day event. Unconvention|L Bhubaneswar will provide a platform for upcoming innovators and entrepreneurs who wish to be inspired, enhance their knowledge, build quality networks, and learn all about the landscape of funding opportunities for enterprises serving rural India.

Speaking at the event will be Joe Madiath, Founder and ED of Gram Vikas, which is one of the largest NGO’s in Orissa. Sharing the stage with him will be Srikumar Misra, Co-Founder and CEO of Milk Mantra, which offers natural and healthier products to promote a healthier lifestyle. Piyush Jain, Co-Founder and CEO of Onergy will also be there speaking about how his company provides decentralized energy solutions to rural households. All social leaders are responsible for bringing positive change in India through innovative business ideas.

Building and sharing business acumen will be industry leader in investment, as well as leaders from Vija Capital and Impact Law Ventures. Unconvention|L Bhubaneswar is an opportunity for all those who have an idea, have already started their own social enterprise and want to work with enterprises that will serve rural India. Attendees will include young private companies, NGOs, working professionals, scientists, and students.

Unconvention|L Bhubaneswar is a vital event to discover innovators and entrepreneurs and provide them with the necessary inspiration, knowledge and networks to sustainably grow and help the landscape around them. “The challenges we face in rural India can only be addressed through innovation and entrepreneurship. We at Villgro believe in creating eco-systems that support such outstanding innovators and entrepreneurs. The Bhubaneswar event is just a start to spot such local talent and nurture them”, says Paul Basil, founder and CEO of Villgro.

About Villgro Innovations Foundation:

Villgro, inspires, mentors, funds and incubates, early stage, innovation based social- enterprises that impact the lives of India’s poor. Over more than a decade, we have incubated 64 innovators, funded them with Rs 40 million, helped them raised over Rs 200 million in investments, a leverage of 5 times. These enterprises have generated 3,803 direct jobs and touched over 5 million rural lives.  Visit us at www.villgro.org

If you would like more information regarding this event please contact Sandy Singh at 8939289795 or [email protected]