Tapas Das

WHO ARE WE?

Growhub, created by Sakil Ahmed and Nilutapala Chahariya, on April 16th, 2024, is a Tech-Enabled Design-centric managed marketplace that aims to industrialize the rich, hand-made legacy of the Northeast region of India. Therefore, our aim is to create new products of superior quality using raw biomass in a sustainable manner, which is a huge source of nature's utility found in our region with more than 60% of this bio-resource is in the form of bamboo, rattan and wild. We operate five main principles—Simplicity is the Essence of our Vision, standardize nature, customize excellence, Trust is the key to B2B, and Innovation is our approach to excellence. We bridge the trust gap in B2B and overcome the ‘Trust Gap' problem by having a ‘Managed Production Engine' designed for the future with other innovation ecosystems in India, such as Bio NEST-IIT Guwahati, IIMA Ventures, Science & Technology Policy Institute, and Assam Startup. Combining mechanized precision, for example, high-speed cane webbing and peeling machines, we obtain 94% product standardization and speed up material preparation 4 times compared to manual methods. This scientific durability is coupled with customization down to the finest detail in either OEM or ODM solutions, where we work with our clients' technical plans for luxury hotels, eco-resorts, event planners and conscious homes globally.

Sustainable, carbon-negative practices and direct community empowerment go hand in hand as far as our commitment to innovation goes. Only renewable, regenerative and invasive species have been used in our natural resource palette. We use high tensile rattan and moisture stabilized bamboo for top quality structural designs, and we have an active program to utilize invasive water hyacinth from local waterways that were previously choked and transformed into moisture resistant luxury weave rattan. In addition to the materials, Growhub stands out by creating direct links with more than 600 rural artisans of which 60% is a woman and with local farmers. We cut out the middleman and have made a huge amount of money go right back to the creators, with no extra charge, thanks to the clearly understood payouts on the digital platform. We have bagged the coveted Startup Maharathi Challenge award as the National Winner (in B2B Category) and are a trusted partner to top event planners & distributors across India. Every product that ships out comes with a direct tracing tag which empowers our partners to scan the tag and block and trace the product to its sustainable forest origin and then meet the story of the artisan cluster supporting the wood. At Growhub, we also offer "standard commercial quality" with measurable, verifiable human impact.

OUR VISION

GrowHub was founded with a vision to revolutionize the business landscape in Assam by bridging the gap between traditional commerce and modern e-commerce. The company was established in 2024 by passionate entrepreneurs who recognized the potential of technology to empower local businesses. The founders aimed to create a platform that would not only facilitate trade but also drive economic growth and development in the region.

OUR MISSION

GrowHub's mission is to transform the way businesses in Assam operate by providing a comprehensive, user-friendly online marketplace that addresses their unique needs. The company's goal is to empower local enterprises by leveraging technology, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions to streamline supply chains, improve operational efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. GrowHub is committed to fostering economic growth, creating job opportunities, and contributing to the overall development of Assam and beyond.