Smoothstone, 1901 E Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, US

Gian Inc is a pioneering incubator of grassroots innovations, established in 1997 in collaboration with the Gujarat government and supported by SRISTI and IIMA. They aim to connect innovation, enterprise, investment, and policy, with a focus on sustaining the spirit of innovation and nurturing creativity at the grassroots level. Through their operating principles, Gian Inc reduces transaction costs for innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs, providing support at their doorstep and connecting them to the nearest resources. They work with communities on the margins, validating claims of innovators and knowledge providers, and adding value wherever needed. Gian Inc also conducts farm trials and celebrates inclusive innovation through awards and recognition. Gian Inc's strategy is built on principles of ethics, excellence, efficiency, empathy, equity, expertise, environment, and enterprise. They are involved in ongoing programs such as Start-up Gujarat, interventions in the Himalayas, the Micro Venture Innovation Fund (MVIF), and collaboration with UNDP Accelerator Labs. Their goal is to create a knowledge network that empowers innovators, recognizes and augments contemporary innovations, and facilitates the diffusion of grassroots green innovations through various channels. With a focus on agriculture, Gian Inc has featured news and insights on topics such as sustainable farming practices and food processing machines. They also provide opportunities for individuals to donate funds directly to the innovators.Generated from the website