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A sector-first Innovation Challenge designed to bridge the massive funding gap for R&D across craft-based value chains.
We support bold new ideas led by India’s next-gen innovators shaping the future of 'Handmade of India'.
Connect with the best minds shaping the future of craft, community, and capital
Inviting pan-India innovators with bold ideas!
Access capital, mentorship, networks, and visibility to accelerate your craft-led innovation.
An opportunity to win cash prizes, access patient investment and/or in-kind support.
Get feedback from industry experts during and after the Kula Innovate cycle.
Get media coverage and visibility across multiple 200M platforms + partner networks.
An exclusive invitation to Kula Conclave to meet 250+ curated attendees.
Calling out Gen-Next Innovators solving urgent challenges in:
Circular, Waste to Wealth Models
Sustainable Materials & Packaging
Regenerative Travel & Experiences
Biodiversity & Conservation
Low-tech, Indigenous technologies
Reimagine Access for all
Communities, Network Platforms
Arts / Crafts for Wellbeing
Next-Gen Jobs, Skilling
Consumer Education, Awareness
Transparency + Traceability
Craft-Tech, Emerging Tech
Conscious Design & Retail
In addition to our core impact tracks, the 2025 edition of Kula Innovate offers something extra. This year, we're shining a spotlight on change makers across two bold categories:
Calling craft-led enterprises reviving India’s heritage through design, innovation, and regenerative craft practices.
Calling media innovators, storytellers, and creative enterprises reimagining narratives around craft, community, and change.
Sector-wide experts who have come forward to support innovation-led craft futures.
Partner, IIM-A Ventures
Founder, IOWEYOU.CC and XTANT.IO
Founder, R.I.S.E Artisan Fund
Editor,
ELLE DECOR, India
Business Lead,
Aadyam Handwoven,
An Aditya Birla Initiative
Founder, Baro Market & Gallery 47A
Executive Director, International Folk Art Market,
Santa Fe
Executive Director, Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur
Applications open and accepted
Screening and jury evaluation
Final winners announced
Awards presented at Kula Conclave 2025
Bring your boldest ideas that are inspired by tradition, driven by purpose, and built to shift systems.
Register for Upcoming Webinar
..but also the courage to take my work forward in new and meaningful directions.
Artisan Innovator, HDC Bhujodi
especially for the green impact we are striving to create; it has helped us take meaningful steps toward branding and marketing, and empower our amazing team of women through skill development.
Founder & Director, Golden Feathers
“...It brought solar energy to our artisan centres deep in the forests of Mayurbhanj and helped us shift from dreaming with caution to dreaming with courage.”
Founder and Executive Director,
Mauna Dhwani Foundation
making rural women the torchbearers of eco-innovation in Northeast India. This award celebrates our journey of reimagining development through the lens of dignity, creativity, and renewable energy.
Your chance to back bold changemakers reviving India’s craft heritage with purpose and pride.
Support our crowdfunding campaign — co-create a legacy that endures.
Be part of our growing circle of visionary partners — funders, founders, mentors, and innovation champions — powering India’s handmade revolution.
