Ayekart RISE Foundation
Ayekart for Responsible, Inclusive and Sustainable Empowerment
Ayekart for Responsible, Inclusive and Sustainable Empowerment
Ayekart RISE Foundation (ARISE) is the social impact arm of Ayekart, established as a Section 8 not-for-profit organisation in October 2023. Working at the intersection of agriculture, market access, and rural livelihoods, ARISE enables farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and women entrepreneurs to participate in India's growing agri-food economy. We aim to strengthen rural communities through market access, innovation in agriculture, women-led livelihoods, and long-term economic participation.
Every ARISE initiative is connected to a real market. Through Ayekart's farm-to-fork ecosystem, beneficiaries gain access to institutional buyers, organised retail, quick-commerce networks, and structured supply chains, creating long-term economic opportunities instead of short-term assistance.
By combining grassroots capacity building with real market participation, ARISE is helping build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food ecosystem across Bharat.
Training Sessions
Farmers Impacted
FPOs Engaged
Women Entrepreneurs Supported
Grant Funds Facilitated
*As of March 2026
ARISE combines grassroots development with market-led execution.
Communities receive training, capacity building, grant facilitation, and programme support through ARISE, while Ayekart's ecosystem provides access to buyers, logistics, distribution networks, and organised markets.
This integrated approach creates a seamless journey from capacity building to sustainable income generation.
Building Strong Communities Through Trusted Foundation Partnerships
A consistent focus on linkages, empowerment, ecosystem
Connecting farmers and FPOs to institutional procurement, organised retail, and quick-commerce channels through Ayekart's buyer network, enabling scalable and market-ready businesses.
Supporting women entrepreneurs through training, enterprise development, market integration, and leadership opportunities across FMCG distribution, agri-processing, and women-led FPO ecosystems.
Promoting climate-aligned farming, resource-efficient practices, eco-friendly inputs, and sustainable post-harvest infrastructure that improve productivity while protecting natural resources.
Collaborating with foundations, institutions, CSR partners, and development organisations to build scalable rural development programmes with measurable impact.
Training FPOs in post-harvest quality management, logistics, buyer specifications, and market readiness while connecting them directly with institutional buyers through Ayekart's ecosystem.
Supporting climate-smart farming, demonstration plots, agroecological initiatives, and sustainable farming practices that improve farmer productivity and resilience.
Deploying decentralised, solar-powered cold storage solutions and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce losses and improve value chain efficiency.
Creating income opportunities for women through rural FMCG distribution networks, women-led FPOs, and value-added processing enterprises across multiple states.
Assisting FPOs in securing grants & credits by providing comprehensive advisory support throughout the process, from application to disbursement.
(Formerly known as Ayekart Fintech Pvt. Ltd.)
CIN: U46309MH2020PTC352166
Contact No.: +91 22 4825 7867
Corporate Office: 401, 402, 4th Floor, Shah Trade Centre, Rani Sati Marg, Nr W.E. Highway, Malad (E), Mumbai - 400097.
