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A Community Moving Further, Together

A collaborative community of companies, institutions, innovators, and enablers, accelerating solutions for India’s most pressing challenges.

The Next club vision

Together, we build the bridges that entrepreneurs need to go further

Together, we build the bridges that entrepreneurs need to go further

The Next Club connects companies, institutions, experts, and changemakers with entrepreneurs on the ground helping overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and co-create solutions for India's biggest challenges

Collaboration Beyond Boundaries

Solutions come faster when institutions and entrepreneurs work side by side

Real-World Grounding

Partnerships built on firsthand understanding of community needs

Innovation Through Co-Creation

When diverse perspectives meet, breakthrough ideas happen

Stronger Together

A shared commitment accelerates action and deepens impact

Who Can Join the Club ?

The Next Club is a curated, invitation-only community, welcoming graduates of NBV-hosted programs and trusted individuals introduced by existing members brought together by a shared commitment to create meaningful impact

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What You’ll Find Inside The Next Club

  • Participate in curated workshops and meetups to connect with entrepreneurs, companies, and institutions
  • Get real-world insights through field visits and direct exposure to grassroots challenges
  • Access hands-on support to co-create solutions, launch pilots, and move ideas into action
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Members of The NEXT Club

Aakriti Srivastava

Founder & CEO of Bahula Naturals

Empowering farmers and pastoralists of the Thar Desert by sourcing their produce and enhancing their incomes through fair trade practices.

Satendrasingh Lilhare

Co-Founder of Bastar se Bazaar Tak

A fruit pulp startup from Kanker, Chhattisgarh that processes locally grown fruits from the Bastar region into high-quality pulp products.

Aishwarya Jhawar

Co-founder of Ekatra

A sustainable lifestyle brand providing livelihoods to urban homemakers through handmade, eco-friendly products made from upcycled fabric.

Bapan Das

Founder of GRDT Farmers

A poultry farming company promoting antibiotic-free practices. They train farmers, provide chicks, and support with market linkages.

Rakesh Gupta

Founder of Gramshree

Operates in the non-timber forest produce value chain, processing fruits like tamarind, jamun, and custard apple into pulp for B2B customers.

Satyam Bhandari

Founder of Heart in Hills

Sources oilseeds from Chambal region farmers using natural farming methods. These are processed into nutritious cold-pressed oils using traditional wood-pressed techniques. Helps farmers build their own enterprises.

Payal Nath

Co-founder & CEO of Kadam Haat

An impact startup creating sustainable home and lifestyle products using natural fibers like Sabai grass, bamboo, and banana fiber. They blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Nivedita Rai

Co-founder of Karghewale

Supports weaver-entrepreneurs with market access, training, and digital tools. Their incubation program helps artisans build independent textile businesses.

Jayanti Mahapatra

Founder & CEO of Manikstu Agro

Works with goat farmers in Odisha’s Kalahandi district to institutionalize and digitize the sector. Aims to make Odisha a hub for animal husbandry and rural job creation.

Shubhra Hanjabam

Founder & CEO of Meira Foods

A Manipur-based food processing company led by women. They produce pickles and condiments like bamboo shoot pickle, instant ngari, and king chili pickle under expert supervision.

Kuldeep Patel

Director & CEO of Phasal Bazar

Supporting 72,000+ farmers and 30 FPOs in Chhattisgarh, they promote millet farming on unused lands to boost rural incomes and build a resilient agri-community

Prerna Agarwal

Founder of Samakhya

Samakhya supports 2,000+ nomadic herders and artisans in Rajasthan by transforming indigenous fibers into eco-friendly insulation solutions.

Selvakumar

Founder & CEO of Vilfresh

A D2C platform delivering fresh produce and dairy from farmers to urban homes. Their range includes milk, fruits, vegetables, batters, pickles, and millet-based products.

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