Sikkim Startup Search
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ALSiSAR IMPACT, Asia's first place-based investing catalyst to foster local indigenous entrepreneurship - 'locally led and owned', is excited to announce the launch of a call for applications for its first-ever focused enterprise acceleration program, inviting visionary entrepreneurs from Sikkim to join this transformative journey and become catalysts for positive social, environmental, and economic change.
ALSiSAR IMPACT’s Decade-Long Commitment to Sikkim: Paving the Way for Sustainable Innovation
For the past decade, Alsisar Impact has been an integral part of Sikkim’s journey in various capacities. Now, poised to deepen our connection with this vibrant region, we are excited to announce the Sikkim Start-up Search, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering innovation in Sikkim.
Recognising Sikkim as India’s organic farming state, our focus is on cultivating a robust startup ecosystem that aligns with the state’s ethos of community and environmental support. Building on our extensive experience of working with diverse entities in Sikkim, including orchestrating the first-ever equity fundraise and securing foreign direct investment for a women-led company in the region, we remain steadfast in our commitment to nurturing innovation, sustainability, and positive change in the entrepreneurial landscape of Sikkim.
Alsisar Impact, with its nuanced understanding of Sikkim’s unique landscape, is enthusiastic about continuing and expanding its association with Sikkim.
Focus Sectors
Climate change
Entities working on solutions for mitigation or adaptation of climate change through their products or services.
Tech 4 Good
Technology-led entities which aim to generate a positive impact on communities and the environment.
Agri Based
Entities disrupting the agricultural and allied sector's landscape with their sustainable solution.
Sustainability
Entities addressing challenges that reduce negative environment impact through their business.
We are looking for change-makers from Sikkim, focused on running a for-profit business and who are currently in the idea, early or growth stage.
Incentives
Enterprise building
Legal, Finance, Secretarial, Regulatory and other advisory services.
Mentoring
Support
One-to-one mentoring with industry experts from various domains.
Investment Readiness
Valuation Unlocking, Strategic advisory, and Investor connect.
Seed
funding
Catalytic Support upto INR 10 Lakhs.
Startups from Sikkim, previously supported and accelerated by ALSiSAR IMPACT
Our lighthouse enterprises across the Himalayas