About Us
Growhub was formed on 26 April 2024 with the aim of connecting the craft with the modern world and building a technology and sustainable ecosystem for natural products. Growhub is a design-first, tech-driven managed marketplace for turning the undervalued biomass into quality décor, furniture and lifestyle products for hotels, resorts, event planners and mindful homes around India and the world, led by its CEO, Sakil Ahmed and CPO and Co-Founder, Nilotpala Sahariah. The company is based in the rich cultural heritage of the Northeast region of India which has 60% of India's bamboo, rattan and wild bio-resources and collaborates with skilled artisans to industrialize traditional skill without losing its authenticity and cultural values.
Vision
Growhub aims to be a global market leader in sustainable lifestyle solutions, to transform the use of natural resources and aims to establish an innovation-oriented ecosystem of technology and traditional craftsmanship. The company's mission is to create empowerment of rural communities, responsible consumption and making Assam and Northeast India the center for quality eco-friendly products. By fostering strategic alliances and innovative solutions, Growhub aims to play a part in the economic development, job creation, and a future defined by sustainability and excellence.
Mission
Our vision is to change the landscape of the business, by offering high quality customized and eco friendly products with fair and transparent value distribution to artisan communities. Through the use of technology, mechanised processing and scientific treatment methods, Growhub caters for the challenge of inconsistent quality and long lead times that are often experienced in traditional handicrafts. The company continues to support sustainable development, improve supply chains, and provide products with the highest durability, functionality and design standards.
The Growhub Edge
Growhub is a blend of the old and the new, not only with its heritage, but also in the way it incorporates mechanised precision and technological advances into the production process, resulting in virtually 94% standardization of products and substantial time savings. The company offers OEM/ODM solutions for customisations throughout the architectural range, luxury hotel projects, and corporate uses. Each material is treated with a specialized anti-fungal, moisture stabilizing and fire-retardant treatment to guarantee long-lasting performance. Growhub directly connects over 500 rural artisans, of which almost 60% are women, with transparent digital payment and provide meaningful livelihood opportunities without the need for any intermediaries.
The company also utilizes renewable and regenerative resources like bamboo, rattan, and water hyacinth, which are converted into modern products but continue to be sourced from a carbon-negative supply chain. Water hyacinth, an invasive species that clogs local waterways, is upcycled into luxury weaves and utility products, showcasing Growhub's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Milestones and Achievements
From its start, Growhub has accomplished many milestones. The company has been incubated and supported by some of the best innovation ecosystems in India such as BioNEST-IIT Guwahati, IIMA Ventures, STPI and Assam Startup. The Startup Maharathi Challenge 2025, hosted by the University of Agriculture and Sciences, continued to identify promising startups in the sustainable products industry with Growhub being the national winner in the B2B category. The company is proud to supply a range of products to Redistributors, Event Planners and luxury Eco Resorts in India with a trackable positive impact. Every shipment is tagged with a unique tracing tag that lets the customer know the material is from a sustainable source, and the story of the artisan community behind every creation.
We believe that at Growhub, it's all about the quality that really matters. We are forging a future of nature, innovation and communities working in harmony by maintaining traditional craftsmanship, while embracing technology and advocating sustainability.