Kheyti's "greenhouse-in-a-box" concept won the one million pounds Earthshot Prize in 2022.

Founded by Ayush Sharma, Saumya Sahay, and Kaushik Kappagantulu in 2015 to aid small-scale farmers.

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The innovation uses 90% less water, grows seven times more food, and ensures steady farmer income.

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"We started with talking to 1000+ small and marginal farmers," Ayush tells Global Indian

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Their greenhouse design specifically caters to Indian small farmers, elevating their profit margins.

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Expanded across seven states in India, Kheyti has raised $5M in seed funding since inception.

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Future goal: Serve 100,000 farmers in the next five years, up from their current 3,000.

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