OUR VISION
Empowering community
of great entrepreneurs
creating greater impact,
for the next billion
Empowering community of great entrepreneurs creating greater impact, for the next billion
OUR VISION
Empowering community
of great entrepreneurs
creating greater impact,
for the next billion
Empowering community of great entrepreneurs creating greater impact, for the next billion
Voices of the Impact Entrepreneurs
PHILOSOPHY
People who change the world, start their journey with WHY
People who change the world,
start their journey with WHY
At Next Bharat, we are dedicated to advancing the Next Billion in India by supporting Impact Entrepreneurs who are committed to making a substantial difference Substancial difference, perticularly in Rural and Informal sector
Cause
Strong passion for the cause fuels their relentless drive
Contribution
Their ultimate metric for success is the systemic societal change they bring about, rather than just personal or financial gains.
Community
Strong empathy towards others facing similar challenges enables them to build and nurture communities.
Where is the Next Billion?
India, the world’s 5th largest economy, is powered by its burgeoning Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions, collectively referred to as The Next Billion
- Represents the informal urban economy in Tier 2 cities.
- Comprises over 300 million people, including workers like rickshaw drivers, house help etc
- Household incomes range from ₹1.5–10 lakh per year, with significant contributions to India’s GDP.
- Represents the rural economy in smaller towns and villages.
- Comprises over 700 million people, including small-scale farmers, daily wage workers, and rural artisans
- Household incomes range from ₹1.5–6 lakh per year, with many facing unstable earnings.
The Next Billion represents India’s hidden potential—communities ready to grow, innovate, and create opportunities for a better future.
Meet the Next Bharat team driven by WHY
Naomi Ishii
Board of Director, Next Bharat Ventures
Representative Director & Executive Vice President, Suzuki Motor Corporation
Kenichi Ayukawa
Board of Director, Next Bharat Ventures
Executive Fellow, Suzuki Motor Corporation Board of Director, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Kinji Saito
Board of Director, Chief Networking Officer, Next Bharat Ventures
Councillor, Global Marketing, Suzuki Motor Corporation
Kurachi Nobunari
Board of Director, Next Bharat Ventures
Department General Manager, Next-Gen Tech Development Div., Yokohama R&D Center, Suzuki Motor Corporation
Vipul Jindal
Managing Director, Founder and CEO Next Bharat Ventures
Sachin Ahuja
Founding Memeber & Head of Operations and Partnerships
To work with communities that doesn't chase headlines but shape the heart of India
Akari Arai
Founding Member and Programs
To support great entrepreneurs who are working to solve social problems through sustainable business
Somya Mandal
Suzuki Innovation Centre
Value creation and Translating Impact on-ground
SIC • INNOVATE • RURAL
A study on sustainable methods and barriers to earning carbon credits in paddy farming
SIC • EXCHANGE • AGILE
A smart app that helps students report trash and enables fast, transparent campus clean-up
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