Welcome

Building an ecosystem where rural ideas become enterprises and enterprises create lasting impact.

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About Us

Grameena Incubation Center is an initiative focused on strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation in rural and underserved communities.

GIC was established by Bhagavatula Charitable Trust (BCT) with support under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 program. Building on BCT’s decades of experience in rural development, livelihoods, education, agriculture and community development, GIC combines grassroots understanding with entrepreneurship, technology and innovation.

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What We Do

Since 2020, GIC has supported entrepreneurs and startups working across Agritech, HealthTech, Food & Nutrition, Waste Recycling and other emerging sectors, providing financial support, mentoring, technical guidance and networks to help enterprises move from ideas to growth.
GIC has supported 15 startups across six cohorts, while it has mentored and helped setup more than 320+ rural enterprises with over 86% continuity through our Rural Nano Entrepreneurs Program (RNEP).

Vision

Create a paradigm for rural circular economy through development of local enterprises with supporting appropriate technologies

Mission

Initiate entrepreneurship courses in rural high schools
Developing 1 lakh nano enterprises with a focus on women and people with disabilities by 2034
Facilitate growth and sustainability of rural enterprises through emerging technologies like AI, Robotics
Mitigate youth migration by creating local jobs

Amrita Suhasini
Founder, Amritattva Nutrition Pvt Ltd.

"For any early-stage venture—especially those working in agri-tech, rural innovation, or sustainable supply chains—GIC offers what most urban accelerators simply can't match: Grassroots Access & Authentic Trust, Real Field-Level Infrastructure, Targeted Early-Stage Backing, A Supportive Ecosystem Network. If your startup needs true field testing, reliable raw material sourcing, and a grounded community connection to prove out its model, GIC is one of the best launchpads you could ask for."

Dhoni Aparna
PwD Entrepreneur (Tailoring), Kothapatnam

“Just as BCT gave light to my life in childhood through polio surgeries, today they have once again given light to my life and family’s livelihood. I convey my special thanks to BCT- GIC for this support.”

G Kanakalakshmi
Rural Crafts Entrepreneur, Kokkirapalli

“Once, we had to depend on middlemen and high-interest loans just to keep our small craft business going. The training and support from BCT-GIC gave us the confidence to manage our money, improve our products and reach better markets. With the ₹1 lakh loan facilitated by BCT, we were able to stop borrowing from middlemen and sell our palm crafts directly to Chennai & Kolkata. Today, our hard work has become a sustainable livelihood, and I feel proud that we can support our family and build a better future for our daughter.”

B Devi
Sri Bhageeratha Natural Products, H Andalapalli

" After taking up natural farming in my own plot, it was a challenge in motivating others to take it up. However, after taking training at BCT KVK i started mobilising other farmers and women in my village to take up Natural Farming. With GIC's entrepreneurship training, I have now a clear understanding of utilising local resources to build my products and also sell to farmers from the region. Today we are selling natural pesticides, fertilisers from our own backyard.

Tarang Patel
Founder, Intech Harness Pvt Ltd

GIC provided ₹39 lakh in funding and facilitated an opportunity to install Jalaprayah at RARS–ANGRAU. This enabled us to develop, demonstrate and validate our technology in a credible agricultural environment. Such practical support can significantly advance an early-stage technology startup.

Vishal Singhal
Founder, Temperate Technologies Pvt Ltd

The programme provides valuable mentorship, industry connections, networking opportunities, and practical support that can help startups strengthen their business and accelerate their growth.

Pragada Annapurna,
Rural Entrepreneur, Munagapaka

“After my husband left us, raising my children and managing our family was a daily struggle. The GIC training gave me the confidence to believe that I could do more with my small business. Today, I make and sell millet products, snacks and other food items, and earn an additional ₹5,000 every month. I am grateful to GIC and BCT for helping me turn my struggles into an opportunity to build a better future for my children.”

Koushik Bose
Founder, Azeedo Pvt Ltd.

GIC provides practical, ground-level support that is particularly valuable for startups working in agriculture and other impact-focused sectors. For an early-stage startup, that combination of market access, practical guidance and ecosystem support makes GIC a valuable incubation partner.

Core Pillars

INNOVATE

Rural Innovation

Young Minds -> Innovation

empower

Rural Nano Entrepreneurship

Innovative People -> Enterprises

scale

Startup Incubation

Innovation -> Enterprises

About Bhagavatula Charitable Trust (BCT)

Bhagavatula Charitable Trust (BCT) is a non-profit organisation working with tribal and rural communities across Andhra Pradesh since 1976. Through integrated programmes in education, agriculture, disability rehabilitation, vocational training, and livelihoods, BCT has touched 1,30,000+ lives across 137 villages.

With its focus on ‘Rural prosperity for India’s growth’, Bhagavatula Charitable Trust (BCT) is a non-profit, non-sectarian social service organization involved in transforming rural Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1976, our five-decade-long journey has centered on diverse aspects that impact development and enhance the quality of life for people in rural Andhra Pradesh, especially in the Visakhapatnam district. Working with a participatory approach, our integrated rural development programs nurture change agents within villages and create a paradigm for replication both nationally as well as internationally.Founded by Dr. BV Parameswara Rao, BCT has conducted over 100 pilot programs, a few of which have become models for replication across the country. These include women's self-help groups (precursor to DWCRA & SHG), rural banking, wasteland development, development of literacy primers etc. Today BCT continues to focus its energies on education, livelihoods, support to specially-abled, agricultural communities and rural entrepreneurship models.