Tamil Nadu’s startup agency pairs seed money with introductions, discounted services and a plan for 100 village startups. Its most useful idea is that ambition should not require a change of address.
In Anantapur, a university incubator is building a route from classroom ideas to rural businesses. Its wager: talent should be able to find opportunity without first buying a ticket out.
In the Cher, BGE Berry Touraine helps people turn a skill into a livelihood. Its most revealing service may be helping them decide whether to launch at all.