Top 50 Entrepreneurs
Tirupa Sunrise Production
Founder: Kynjai Mawthoh
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
About: Under the brand name of HYGIINIA, Tirupa Sunrise is manufacturing solid and liquid soaps, floor cleaners, detergents, and handwashes. As a response to COVID-19, Kynjai Mawthoh, one of the founders, has also started manufacturing hand sanitizers and disinfectants, which are natural based hygiene products, leveraging the natural resources of Meghalaya. Tirupa Sunrise Production is currently serving the hotels, hospitals, and other facilities of the state, but plans to expand to B2C level in the coming days.
Iewduh Techz Pvt. Ltd
Founder: Omprakash Yadav
Industry: Education & Skill Development
Description: Omprakash Yadav, the founder of Iewduh Techz Pvt. Ltd., has invented a software system called PragyaEdu, a school ERP specifically developed for a Post-COVID-19 world. The highly localized ERP contains various functions like Learning Management System, fees payment, student/teacher attendance, notice boards, admissions, examination, grading, video-conferencing and more. This modular system is customizable as per requirements and is available in many local languages.
Saviba Eco Angling Resort
Founder: Saralin S. Basan & Robertson. S Basan
Industry: Tourism
Description: Saviba Eco Angling Resort is a women-led business offering accommodation and various adventure activities in Umpung Village, South West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. The resort, located about 3.5 hours from Shillong, is a heaven for nature lovers. This secluded abode brings naturalists and adventure enthusiasts close to nature and offers a range of outdoor activities e.g. angling, kayaking tours, caving, trekking, snorkelling, swimming as well as eco-environmental sightseeing.
Ka Ktien Media
Founder: Babatdor Dkhar
Industry: E-Commerce/IT
Description: Ka Ktien Media has developed the online journalism portal Halfandone.com. HalfandOne is a unique source of timeless journalism for those who are looking for alternative content in the form of documentaries, articles, short-films, comic strips, poetry or crossword-puzzles. Targeting national as well as international readers, the platform brings limelight to topics from climate change to education, economy, arts, culture and music.
RIVER STONE
Founder: Brendan W D’Brass Momin
Industry: Tourism
Description: In the outskirts of Tura, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya, RIVER STONE resort is being built, considering the unique ecological treasures of Garo Hills on an area of 8 acres. The resort, which is scheduled for completion by 2025, will boast a natural pool originating from the river, an intercontinental restaurant hosting a multi-purpose banquet hall, an orange orchid, and appeasing accommodation facilities.
Fountain Green JLG
Founder:
Bestarly Marwein & Nathaniel Marbaniang/Michael Marbaniang
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Fountain Green JLG promotes medicinal and aromatic essential oils from the state of Meghalaya. Bestarly Marwein, the founder, runs three essential oil distillation units, working closely with women entrepreneurs for propagation of the plants and giving them ample livelihood opportunities. They grow and produce essential oils from Citronella, Lemon Grass, Turmeric, Vetiver, Winter Green, Geranium and more, without the usage of chemicals. They also craft products like fully natural essential oil soaps, mosquito repellants creams, floor mop, agarbatti, and natural essential oil car scent.
Inventiv Insights
Founder:
Jeneva Dohling & Nathaniel Marbaniang/Michael Marbaniang
Industry: E-Commerce/IT
Description: Inventive Insights connects its clients to highly specialized & vetted subject matter experts globally. The main customer groups are international hedge and investment funds that need specialized knowledge to make their investment decisions. Inventive Insights facilitates legally safe knowledge exchange with experts from the industries or companies they seek to invest in.
Savourit
Founder: Mebari Nongrum & Raymond Lyngdoh
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Savourit is a Ribhoi based food processing startup, who holds the philosophy of reducing food wastage in the state. Founders Mebari and Raymond have created a range of healthy snacking options based on dehydrated fruits. They also have a strong focus on improving the situation of local farmers and women entrepreneurs. Since Meghalaya has a very unique climate with lots of rains and clouds, Savourit has developed a low-cost solar-powered fruit dehydration unit with battery-backup that is specifically built for being deployed by farmers in rural areas.
Marketing Wire
Founder: Badal Nyalang
Industry: E-Commerce/IT
Description: Marketing Wire is a full-service marketing agency that seeks to support local and small-scale businesses to reach global audiences. Other than developing marketing strategies, the services of Marketing Wire includes social media management, website development, SEO, content creation in terms of photo and videography, and more. Marketing Wire focusses on employing young local talent of the North-East for their nation-wide projects, opening up digital opportunities to the unemployed youth.
Uniform World
Founder: Mamta Kharroman
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Women-led Uniform World is a manufacturer of various uniforms, work clothes, scrubs, curtains, masks, and other customized clothing. Founder Mamta Kharroman works closely with local sewers and artisans to provide employment opportunities to them. Uniform World is proud to deliver best quality services adhering to strict deadlines at fair pricing available even with smaller order quantities.
O’Shan Organics Na-La-Bri
Founder: Odreena Gracia Shangpliang
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: O’Shan Organics Na-La-Bri is a women-led startup that offers a variety of spices and honey. Founder Odreena closely supports and works with local farmer groups. She has also dedicated herself to promote the seldom Citrus Macroptera (Um Soh Kwitt) plant and the juice extracted from its fruit. In the traditional tribal healing system, Citrus Macroptera is used for a variety of ailments from gastric reflux to malnutrition and weakness. Moreover, O’Shan Organics offers spices like bayleaf, Lakadong Turmeric or black pepper in different forms.
Amis Earrings & Jewellery
Founder: Sengmitchi C. Marak & Meetdo M. Marak
Industry: Handicraft
Description: Amis Jewellery is a thriving startup based out of Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Amis offers a large variety of earrings and necklaces. The designs typically reflect a combination of traditional tribal and contemporary influences. The stylish accessories are manufactured utilizing local materials crafted by the women from Garo Hills.
D. Sten Shop & Food Processing Unit
Founder: Dlesgracia Sten
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: D. Sten Shop is a food outlet offering traditional cuisine and also includes a food processing unit in Umroi, Meghalaya. Dlesgracia Sten, the founder, has been developing and marketing various pickle-based products, proudly utilising locally grown herbs, vegetables, and spices in her products. Her dishes deliciously feature wild grown forest herbs in traditional tribal recipes that are unique to mainstream cuisines. Upon garnering the FSSAI Certification, she focuses on preserving the local food heritage and letting the outside world have a taste of it.
M/s Ecocraft
Founder: Bonkey R. Marak
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: M/s Ecocraft is a recycling startup based out of Williamnagar, East Garo Hills. The founder Bonkey is collecting the local paper waste in Garo Hills and transforming them into a variety of recycled products like files, pen stands, lamps etc. He is employing local youth to conduct the full process from paper collection to making original craft paper as a base material for the products.
Sailum Meghalaya Fabric
Founder: Wallambok Pynrope
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Sailum Meghalaya Fabric, situated at Bhoirymbong, Sai- Lum, boasts of being the 1st yarn production unit in Meghalaya. It has helped local weavers by giving them employment opportunities. Erisilk is the cruelty-free silk obtained from the local Samia Ricini caterpillars. The caterpillars are reared by local women entrepreneurs. Sailum is currently planning to inaugurate a new facility with specialized machinery that will allow a significant increase in production capacity, quality, and varieties..
Arjun Kynter Design Studio
Founder: Arjun Kynter
Industry: Handicraft
Description: Arjun Kynter Design Studio is dealing with two main lines of business. The first line of business involves interior architecture and design consultation for luxury hotels, restaurants, and similar establishments. The second line of business deals with designing and crafting a variety of jewellery items that have a traditional local influence and are made out of copper and stainless steel. Arjun Kynter, the founder, aims to build a social media platform for the products and the craftsman to share their story with the world.
Garo Hills Development Foundation
Founder: Banangku G. Momin
Industry: Education & Skill Development
Description: Garo Hills Development Foundation runs various skill development courses tailored for the needs of the local tribal population of Meghalaya. In their physical centers, which are spread across the state, residents can attend classes to improve their digital literacy and spoken English. While the founders run their own facilities in Tura, the startup is strongly expanding its base in the state through a franchise model.
Cryspils Creations
Founder: Cryspil K. Sangma
Industry: Handicraft
Description: The 70-year old founder Cryspils Creations – Cryspil K. Sangma has developed a unique methodology to make skirts, headgear, accessories, bags and other products from waste paper. The paper is manipulated to resemble small rolls which are then assembled to the unique final products which design is influenced by the traditional heritage of the Garo tribe.
Kitrwiang Irat Samuel Radshong
Founder: Kitrwiang Irat Samuel Radshong
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: The founder Kitrwiang makes customized female shoes and sandals out of synthetic fabrics.
Chachakrim Products
Founder: Shandam M. Marak
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Utilizing the died-off leafs of the arecanut palm, Chachakrim products manufactures compostable plates and and bowls. The environmental friendly and hygienic plates and bowls can hold almost all kinds of foods without becoming soggy or instable. After around one month, the plates will return to earth as soil.
Seven Cherri
Founder: Semada Marak
Industry: Handicraft
Description: Seven Cherri is a startup that designs and manufactures jewellery and accessories that combine contemporary trends with the traditional wears and ornaments of the tribes of Meghalaya. The women-led enterprise is training and employing local tribal women to produce neck pieces, earrings, bracelets, hair clips, brouches and other accessories for women. They also have a few accessories for men in their portfolio. The founder Semeda is strongly promoting the cultural heritage of the Garo Hills to customers outside of Meghalaya.
Organic Bamboo School
Founder: Penam Marak & Benibirth B. Marak/ Edrillian B. Marak/ Serifer B. Marak
Industry: Handicraft
Description: The team of Organic Bamboo school is highly passionate about utilizing a sustainable material found in abundance in the North-East; Bamboo. From it they are manufacturing traditional instruments like flutes and drums as well as cups, baskets or furniture. While Bamboo is known for its rapid growing capability, there is significant differences in the varieties of bamboo. Organic Bamboo School is utilizing a very rare local species named Wadru. The Organic Bamboo School team also supports other villagers by teaching them the art of bamboo processing and craft making.
Aquamegh
Founder: Thricety Sangma & Tengmatchi Sangma
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Aquamegh is a startup in the idea stage that intends to develop the next level aquaculture projects in the state leveraging fish excretions as a fertilizer to grow exotic fruits and vegetables in polyhouses. The startup explores various methodologies e.g. vertical farming or farming on top of unused roof tops.
M/s Hills Product
Founder: Dilseng M. Sangma
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Utilizing the died-off leafs of the arecanut palm as well as the leaf of the shorea robusta tree, M/s Hills Product manufactures compostable plates and bowls. The environmental friendly and hygienic plates and bowls can hold almost all kinds of foods without becoming soggy or instable. After around one month, the plates will return to earth as soil.
Ama Foods
Founder: Baldilla. T Sangma
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Ama Foods is a women-led village enterprise based out of the interiors of rural West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The founder Baldilla is utilizing regional seasonal products like Jackfruit, Tapioca, Pineapple or Banana and processes them to higher shelf-life products like chips or powder from them. Some of her bestselling products are jackfruit chips, spicy tapioca chips or plain banana chips. She is also engaged in the production of traditional fruit wines
Eco Recyclers
Founder: Marjanki Ferrando Hadem
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Eco Recyclers is an idea stage startup that intends to set up a unit where they collect and recycle PET bottles and reuse the gained shredded plastic to manufacture plastic products.
Umjerleaf
Founder:Bernard Nongpoh & Carl Martins
Industry: Education & Skill Development
Description: Umjerleaf is a startup that is developing the school management software respectively school ERP that allows a close exchange between school management, teachers, parents and students. A variety of modules depending on the requirements of the schools can be availed as per the individual needs of the school, while the focus in on the provision of digital tools to enable virtual lessons.
Kyrshanlang Iwei-Ia-Iwei (K11)
Founder: Aiboklang Marbaniang
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Kyrshanlang Iwei-Ia-Iwei or K11 in short means “Help one another” and is the overarching motto of this group of entrepreneurs. K11 manufactures hand-made carry bags out of recycled craft paper. The environmental friendly bags are equipped with the logo of the customer to create a unique way to put a brand out in public. K11 is employing and skilling the local youth with their initiative, ensuring the availability of livelihood opportunities.
Happy Saddles
Founder: Nangsan Shylla
Industry: Tourism
Description: Happy Saddles is a one of a kind horse riding service in the beautiful Ialong Ecological Park in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. The Happy Saddles horse riding services are enthralling for young and old. While the youngsters enjoy a closely monitored safe riding experience in a dedicated area, the startup offers open horse trekking through the pristine nature of Jaintia Hills for the adults.
Kyrshan
Founder: Gerry Kyrshan N. Nongrum
Industry: E-Commerce/IT
Description: The entrepreneur Gerry of Kyrshan is engaged in the processing of Lakadong Turmeric. The startup is in the development stage where the entrepreneur develops various innovative food and non-food products infused with the precious Lakadong Turmeric with its extremely high cucurmin content from the Laskein region of Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.
Shanghoi Enterprise
Founder: Lumlang Syiem
Industry: Education & Skill Development
Description: Shanghoi Enterprise is a CSC – Common Service Center based out of West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. The business offers a variety of services to the people of the Nongkasen locality like help with job applications, ST/SC certificates, PAN card application or air and train ticket reservation.
E.R.T.S (Educational Revolutionising Tools & Services)
Founder: Nangkynpham Thangkhiew Co-founder: Dariskhem Pyngrope
Industry: Education & Skill Development
Description: E.R.T.S which is an abbreviation of “Educational Revolutionising Tools & Services” is a group of entrepreneurs that develop educational content related to IoT, Electronics and Coding. They are currently developing content and tools that target schools as well as parents/students directly.
Frankie Nonsiej
Founder: Frankie Nongsiej & Cheriff Shylla
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: The ban of plastic bags has brought a great opportunity to the entrepreneurs of the state. The entrepreneur Frankie Nonsiej is currently in the idea stage to set up a manufacturing unit for biodegradable plastic bags made out of corn starch and other renewable resources in the Ribhoi district of Meghalaya.
AJ’s Quick & Smart Laundry Services
Founder: Avinash Surong
Industry: Others
Description: AJ’s Quick & Smart Laundry is a Shillong-based business providing high-quality laundry services including pickup and delivery to the urban citizens. With a strong focus on customer service and careful treatment of laundry, the startup sets itself apart from the competition.
Gabil Agro Industries
Founder: Rejaul Momin
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Gabil Agro Industries is a food processing enterprise based out of rural West Garo Hills in Meghalaya.Garo Hills has an abundant of agro products which are not processed, packed, marketed or promoted in a proper way, Gabil agro industries sets to change that through innovative and eco-friendly packaging along with extensive marketing including both on and offline. The cashews of Garo Hills carry extremely high nutritional values, which is why the entrepreneur is currently in the product development phase for cashew milk,salted cashew, chocolate cashew, cashew butter and cashew wine.
Duia Trailblazers
Founder: Gerald Samuel Duia
Industry: Tourism
Description: Duia Trailblazers is a tour operator that takes national and international tourists on trips through the state of Meghalaya that are “off the beaten track”. With a strong focus on adventure tourism and eco tourism, the found Gerald is also passionate about introducing tourists to the unique culture and heritage of Meghalaya. The startup provides end-to-end tour services so in order for tourists to enjoy a unique and worry-free time in Meghalaya.
Nonglwai Orchids Conservation Society
Founder: Charles Tympuin
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: The founder of Nonglwai Orchids Conservation Society, Charles, has been a real champion in conserving the unique biodiversity treasures of the state, having been awarded as a “Plant Genome Saviour” in 2017 at national level. With over 800+ documented medicinal and aromatic plants, Meghalaya boasts a large spectrum of valuable plants. One line of those plants are Orchids. The entrepreneur is working to commercialize five of those Orchid varieties for medicinal use as they have been found to contain active components that have extremely potent medicinal benefits and can fetch high prices in the international market. With the income he generates from this activity he would be able to conserve more and more of the orchid varieties in the state.
The Northeast Store Pvt. Ltd
Founder: Catherine Dohling & Trideep Rabha
Industry: E-Commerce/IT
Description: The North-East Store is a E-Commerce Platform that promotes the lifestyle and various products from the North-East. The store is specifically targeting customers from outside the North-East to give them access to the unique cuisine and other products of the region. This women-led enterprise is strongly supporting the small businesses of the state by purchasing processed and packaged foods like pickles, chocolates, teas, spices and even various handicraft and handloom products. By that the North-East Store is indirectly offering a nation-wide platform to market their products to the entrepreneurs of Meghalaya.
Greentech Foundation Meghalaya India
Founder: Bansiewdor Nonglang
Industry: Others
Description: Green Tech Foundation Meghalaya India is an eco-friendly organisation established to create awareness on environmental issues and also to project many environmental friendly’s projects. The founder Bansiewdor is currently working on the idea of establishing a Waste-Paper Recycling Plant to produce an A4 craft paper sheet, distribute to the units where the waste paper have been collected from. It will be the first paper recycling plant to produce a recycled A4 paper sheet in the state.
Leias Matlang
Founder: Leias Matlang
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Leias Matlang is an entrepreneur from West Garo Hills engaged in the cultivation of ginger.
Davidson S. Lamare
Founder: Davidson S. Lamare
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Davidson Lamare is an entrepreneur from East Garo Hills engaged in the rearing of pigs.
Baising Khonglam
Founder: Baising Khonglam
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Baising Khonglam is an entrepreneur from East Khasi Hills engaged in the production and processing of natural honey produced without any adulterants. He is also supporting the local community by enabling them to get access to larger markets outside of Meghalaya.
Le Organica
Founder: Srujan Kotum & Mary Wankhar
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: LeOrganica is a lifestyle brand that promotes a healthy way of living through offering a variety of locally sourced health and wellness products. Among those products are edibles like Lakadong Turmeric powder, Cashew Butter infused with various tastes like chocolate or ghost chilli, Turmeric Cocoa Tea, Turmeric Latte, Wild Honey infused with Honeycomb, but also Artisanal Soap infused with honey and turmeric or Organic Loofahs. LeOrganica is a women-led enterprise that believes in sharing the wealth with the farmers and artisans they source their indigenous products from. The founders Mary and Srujan are developing a holistic and transparent business where customers can see and comprehend the way of the products from farm to fork. For that they are developing a transparent manufacturing unit with attached cafe and accommodation in Upper Shillong.
Angels Production & Events
Founder: Shamina N. Marak
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Angels Production & Events is a startup in the idea stage that intends to develop the next level aquaculture projects in the state based on the Biofloc Fish Farming technology. Biofloc is an innovative and cost-effective technology in which toxic materials that appear in fish farming (e.g. nitrates and ammonia) are converted into useful products. The Biofloc technology requires zero water exchange and allows a high density aquaculture. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and IoT, the startup wants to automate fish breeding to the largest extent possible, minimizing human intervention and errors.
Ikabode
Founder: Ibansara Shullai
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: Ikabode provides the consumers with fresh local fish procured from local farmers and sold at their outlet. Besides the fresh local fish, they also sell snacks made from by-products of the fish such as fish-soups, fish-pie, fish-sandwiches., etc. They also cater Smoked-fish supplied by farmers from Jaintia Hills. Ikabode also helps the farmers by offering consultancy services on pond management,input decisions and sustainable practices for free. Types of product are Catla, Grass carp, gonius, mirgal, boga labeo, rohu, pamfret, farish, etc.
M/s Sweet Edge Enterprise
Founder: Vikash Lama
Industry: Agriculture & Food
Description: With an aim to cater to the requirements of health conscious as well as diabetics, M/s Sweet Edge Enterprise encourages the consumption of stevia, a 100% calorie free, natural sweetener made from stevia plants that ensures high cardio protection.
Edian Marak
Founder: Edian Marak
Industry: E-Commerce/IT
Description: The entrepreneur Edian Mark operates a Common Service Center (CSC) in which he acts as an access point for the rural population for a variety of essential and value-added services like social welfare schemes, healthcare, financial, education and agriculture advisory. CSCs are a pan-India network catering to regional, geographic, linguistic and cultural diversity of the country, thus enabling the Government’s mandate of a socially, financially and digitally inclusive society.
The Comrade
Founder: Banteilang G. Momin & Todik N. Marak/James G. Momin
Industry: Others
Description: The Comrade is a financial service provider that provides small scale loans at affordable interest rates.
Balsin Sangma
Founder: Balsin Sangma
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Balsin Sangma is an entrepreneur who was with an SHG group and he has a plan on manufacturing sustainable, compostable plates and bowls from the dried leaves of the areca nut palm.
Syntu Sanitary Pad
Founder: Shidalin Marbaniang & Elilia Marbaniang
Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics
Description: Syntu Sanitary Pad is a social enterprise based out of the far interiors of Meghalaya in the district of West Khasi Hills. The women-led enterprises manufactures hand-made sanitary pads utilizing sustainable materials. The founder Shidalin is engaging the local women from Self-Help Groups for the manufacturing of the pads. She is a real champion in spreading the word on the importance of menstrual hygiene by regularly visiting and educating at schools and colleges.
AD Enterprise
Founder : Daphilinia Jones Mylliemngap
Industry: Handicraft
Contact No : +91 81319 98253
Email : daphilinia@gmail.com
Address : Lumbalang-Malki, Shillong
Website : https://shillongbags.com/
Adam WoodCurve
Founder : Senggrang A Sangma
Contact No : 7005195168
Email : senggrang1989@gmail.com
Description: Adam Wood Curve is an enterprise developing unique foldable furniture and equipments from wood.
Bakrime Loin Loom
Founder : Nothira Ch Marak
Contact No : 8794434124
Email : bakrimeloinloom@gmail.com
About: Norombi Looms is a startup engaged in providing livelihood opportunities to unemployed women through loinloom weaving utilizing natural dyes and materials like Eri-Silk.
Basandarson Luthiery
Founder : Markynsai Diengdoh
Industry: Handicraft(Musical instruments).
Contact No : 8014229822/8974924322
Address : Markasa- Nongstoin-Shillong HW
Email : markynsaid@gmail.com
The Black Huro Farms
Founder : Todik Nengminja Sangma
Contact No : 7629926733
Email : theblackhurofarms21@gmail.com
Blossom Tura
Founder : Laura Chukambe Ch Momin
Contact No : 8414072384
Email : I8c121994@gmail.com
C&O Crafts
Founder : Olbina Marbaniang
Contact No : 9862176876
Address : Markasa- Nongstoin-Shillong HW
Email : albinamarbaniang@gmail.com
Chandrakantir Edutech & Medical Health Services
Founder : Dr. Pronob Paul
Contact No : 8638716926
Email : drpronobacademy@gmail.com
Deisa
Founder : Wanmon Tang
Contact No : 9366631254
Email : wanmontang@gmail.com
About: Deisa Food Processing is offering a variety of value-added products manufactured from locally available produce like fruits and vegetables.
EcoRi
Founder : Bankitlang Nongbri
Industry Sector: Handicraft (Recycled plastic products)
Address: Umsning, Proper-A, Ribhoi District, 793105
Ensila Traditional Houses
Founder : Ensila D Shira
Contact No : 9362012860
Email : ensiladshira@gmail.com
About: Ensila Traditional House, run by women entrepreneur Ensila Shira is crafting traditional miniature Garo Houses while at the same time training the youth in taking up the same occupation.
EZ Spoonful
Founder : Dr. Gracedalyne Rose Shylla Passah
Contact No : 9962719997
Email : graceshylla@gmail.com
Hikindro Beal Tea
Founder : Hikindro D Sangma
Contact No : 9612618828
Email : hikindrosangma@gmail.com
About: Bael Tea Leaves is using the wood apple to manufacture healthy and sustainable tea leaf/blends.
Jama Kadi
Founder : Dilsera Rangsa Marak
Contact No : 7005408205
Email : Rmarakdilsera@gmail.com
About: “JAMA KADI” is a brand developed by fashion designer Dilsera R Marak for the upliftment of the disabled population.
Kong Per’s Mushroom
Founder : Persaralin Dohling
Contact No : 7085488080
Email : persara7085488080@gmail.com
M/s Walseng Woodcarving
Founder : Walseng N Sangma
Mel Food Processing(DAMAD)
Founder : Bording Ioannis Shylla
Contact No : 9866084579
Email : bioannisshylla@gmail.com
About: “Mel Food Processing Unit is a business developing unique fruit wines from locally available exotic produce.
MIA (Agri-Sustainable Startup)
Founder : Evadariline Shylla
Contact No : 8257020345/9863315129
Email : albert15iang@gmail.com evashyllashylla@gmail.com
About: “MIA has developed a sustainable and eco-friendly river fencing from bamboo that prevents river flooding.
Minerva Traditionals
Founder : Cheryl A Rynjah
Contact No : 9774527944
Email : walsengnengminjasangma@gmail.com
About: Minerva Traditionals is a startup that uses modern pharmaceutical technologies to conserve and promote tradtional indiginous medicines.
NOMADS Recreational Center
Founder : Gregory Allya Warjri
Contact No : 9774655701
Email : gregory25th@gmail.com/ nomads.shillong@gmail.com
Nongrum Herbal Product
Founder : Belyneda Nongrum
Contact No : 7085273201
Email : belyneda13@gmail.com
About: Belyneda Nongrum is an entrepreneur promoting and branding traditional Khasi herbal medicines for a health concious audience.
Nostalgia Jakmabaku
Founder : Coretta Sangma
Contact No : 9774527944
Email : nostalgiapreloved@gmail.com
About: Coretta Sangma is developing a slow- and circular fashion brand leveraging local craftsmanship and resources.
Ri Bhoi Area Welfare Association (RAWA)
Founder : Shri O B Rani
Contact No : 7005910445
Email : rawaumsning@gmail.com
Rongrenggri Enterprise
Founder : Dalwin B Marak
Contact No : 7005317610
Email : nonwovencarrybag123@gmail.com
About: Dalwin B Marak has established a manufacturing unit for bio-degradable, eco-friendly non-woven carry bags.
Thain Mula
Founder : Justipassing Ryntathiang
Contact No : 6009394323
Email : jrynth85@gmail.com
Trissiana Carpentry
Founder : Khraw Jutang MK Syntiew
Contact No : 8787866282
Email : kjutangkhar@gmail.com
Vero Crafty
Founder : Pangsri N Sangma
Contact No : 6009370182
Email : pangsrisangma1992@gmail.com
About: VeroCrafty is an artistic startup that is crafting Macrame decorative pieces.
M/s P M Sangma
Founder : Panseng M Sangma
Contact No : 9366123905
Email : sangmapanseng71@gmail.com
About: PM Sangma Fish Feeds is a startup engaged in the manfacturing of innovative nutritious and balanced fish feeds.
Damsan Riverside Bangalmura
Founder : Sengthe K Marak
Contact No : 9366498453
Email : damsanbangalmura@gmail.com
About: Damsan Riverside Bangalmura is a rural tourism leisure spot that offers activities like boating, camping or bird watching and is run by 10 local youth.
TLS A’WE GROUP of Industry
Founder : Saljong R Marak
Contact No : 7005015040
Email : tlsawegroup.ind@gmail.com
About: TLS A’WE GROUP is developing high quality organic soaps from locally available raw materials.
Aider
Founder : Biprogenious M. Sangma
Contact No : 7002146984
Email : bipsangma18@gmail.com
About: Aider is developing amobile platform for “On-Demand Home Services” like cleaning, babysitting, plumbing or car washing.
Borgesi
Founder : Belchida Marak
Contact No : 9717230910
Email : mbelchida@gmail.com
About: Borgesi is a desi brand offering a wide variety of sensual and feminine lingeries, combining luxury, creativity and timelessness in all of their collections.
Nursd
Founder : Pooja Bhatt
Contact No : 7085169538
Email : pooja88bhatt@gmail.com
About: Nursd is a HealthTech Startup that is building an online platform to provide various nursing and medical services.
Food Smoke
Founder : Aushinar Dastidar
Contact No : 8974203543
Email : dastimahan@gmail.com
About: Food Smoke is a FoodTech Startup manufacturing high nutrition nutraceutical powders from vegetables that rejected by the market due to their outer imperfections.
PHYRNAI Washing Powder
Founder : Romius Suchiang
Contact No : 9862388421
Email : suchiangr@gmail.com
About: Phyrnai Washing Powder is a business involved in the manufacturing of unique natural and biodegradable washing powders and detergents.
Sangma Enterprise
Founder : Jeetu D. Sangma
Contact No : 8787438390
Email : jeetusangma86@gmail.com
About: Jeetu Sangma is establishing a manufacturing unit for non-woven bags in the Williamnagar locality.
SunnyFields Organic Vermicompost
Founder : Gaurav Dobhal
Contact No : 07895669199
Email : gauravdobhal1989@gmail.com
About: SunnyField Organic Vermicompost is a Waste Management Company currently producing Organic Vermicompost from local farming waste.
Sweet Pepper Food
Founder : Yasmine Shira
Contact No : 9612122839
Email : shannonsangma4@gmail.com/ yaz.shira@gmail.com
About: Sweet Pepper Foods is a gourmet and artisanal food processing enterprise promoting the authentic local cuisines of Garo Hills.
EverythingShillong
Founder : Alethea O’Neal Lyngwa Kynta
Contact No : 6009003484
Email : alethea.kynta@gmail.com
About: Everything Shillong is developing a directory for local services supplemented with a rating and review system.
O Marbaniang Handicraft
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About: Olbina Marbaniang is an entrepreneur engaged in the making of traditional and contemporary bamboo & cane jewellery, ornamentals and household decorations.
A.kakki
Founder: Arak M Sangma
Email : araksg30@gmail.com
Contact : 9365879141
About: A. Kakki is a startup specializing in crafting comtemporary clay sculptures. They foster art in the community by providing venues for artists to showcase their talents, organizing workshops and promoting art education.
Kalseng ch sangma
Founder: Kalseng Ch Sangma
Email :Chisimkalseng@gmail.com
Contact : 8787815198
Description: Kalseng Ch Sangma excels in wood craft and sculpturing, creating exquisite sculptures. Their enterprise preserves traditional techniques and promotes local artistry, showcasing elegance and heritage through their creations.
Daia Processing Unit
Founder: Trinity Saioo
Email :saioprisnity01@gmail.com
Contact : 9383225326
Description: Daia Processing Unit is a women led enterprise that specializes in spices, particularly popularizing the ‘Lakadong Turmeric’ as a new trend from the State. With a commitment to quality and sustainable practices, they bring flavorful spices to the market while empowering women in the process.
Ella’s Craft-A-Torium
Founder: Geraldine Ch Momin
Email : genisus.chmomin9@gmail.com
Contact :8787638469
About: Ella’s Craft-A-Torium offers a delightful range of products, including scented candles, wax tablets, soaps, lip balms and body butter, all crafted from naturally sourced Vegan ingredients. With a focus on sustainability and cruelty-free practices, their creations bring joy to customers while promoting a healthier and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Wanderer
Founder: Tasha Wanme P. Marak
Email :purplewan3@gmail.com
Contact : 9862732664
Description: Wanderer is an innovative startup, a collective venture of lifestyle, crafts, art, handmade accessories and embroidery. Their curated products reflect the beauty of craftsmanship and cultural diversity. With a commitment to creativity and sustainability, Wanderer brings a touch of artistry and elegance to everyday life.
CROASIS
Founder: Pyntngenlang Khongsit
Email :croasisinfo@gmail.com
Contact : 7005725467
Description: Croasis is a startup that helps set up small-scale manufacturing and processing units in rural areas for making consumer goods and perishables. They use local resources and workforces, conducting thorough research to create sustainable systems that empower communities and promote rural entrepreneurship.
Agri Prod Retail
Founder: Amran Ch Marak
Email : amran.marak24@gmail.com
Contact :7005384983
About: Agri Food Retail specializes in marketing organic indigenous rice and other local products from the Garo Hills region. They promote sustainable agriculture and support local farmers, offering a wide range of quality products to customers. .
Blue Print Creatives
Founder: Dipankar Sarkar
Email :s.dipon900@gmail.com
Contact : 9903411866
Description: Blue Print Creatives is a dynamic media agency specializing in visual content creation. It crafts compelling visuals that leave a lasting impact on audiences, elevating brand experiences.
Merak Tours
Founder: Merak Tours
Email :merakmegtour@gmail.com
Contact : 9862306965
Description: Merak Tours is a recognized tour agency based in Garo Hills, offering normal to customized tour services in Meghalaya, with a special focus on exploring the beauty of Garo Hills.
ABepoxy Studio
Founder: Thranglihok Diengdoh
Email : thrangdiengdoh@gmail.com
Contact :6909088074
About: ABepoxy Studio specializes in resin home decor and furniture products, crafting unique pieces from scrap wood, marble, and solid materials tailored to customers’ preferences. Committed to eco-friendly practices, their creations add elegance and functionality to living spaces while minimizing waste.
Ri & Last Eri Silk Weaving & Dyeing Unit
Founder: Prevalency Syiem
Email :prevasyiem2@gmail.com
Contact : 8575215160
Description: Ri & Last Eri Silk Weaving & Dyeing Unitis a handloom enterprise dedicated to promoting indigenous Eri-Silk yarn, fabric and products. With a focus on traditional craftsmanship and sustainability, they create exquisite textiles that celebrate the beauty of Eri-Silk while supporting local artisans and communities.
Wanilla
Founder: Wanilla D Sangma
Email :wanillasangma@gmail.com
Contact : 9366216581
Description: Wanilla is a women-led enterprise producing delectable food products, including chips, pickles, jackfruit powder, papad and local fruit juices. With a passion for culinary excellence, they offer flavorful delights that showcase the richness of local ingredients, empowering women and promoting community-based entrepreneurship.
Shillong Biotech Solution
Founder: Carey Vana Rynjah
Email : rynvanake2019@gmail.com
Contact :7005406323
About: Shillong Biotech Solution is into innovative utilisation of bamboo fibre in production of sanitary products for women and children.
ZOLVERR (A STEP FOR BETTER TOMORROW)
Founder: Hubert Syndor
Email :zolverrmail@gmail.com
Contact : 9366037815
Description: ZOLVERR collects empty jars/containers from customers and upcycles them into valuable products like tables, chairs and flower pots. With a focus on sustainability, they give new life to used items, promoting eco-consciousness and creativity in home decor and furnishing.
Jakmatang Creation
Founder: Trebith Ch Momin
Email :tmomincheran@gmail.com
Contact : 8131893051
Description: Jakmatang Creation is a creative enterprise specializing in bamboo products like 3D frame art, bottles, trays and accessories. They also craft custom-made wooden furniture and exquisite wood carvings, showcas
Marak Handicrafts
Founder: Tiwar K Marak
Email : tiwarmarak12@gmail.com
Contact :9862833868
About: Marak handicraft creates unique designs and manufactures plastic table, murah, flower pot stand aro cake stand. Marak Handicraft is a creative manufacturer of unique plastic tables, murah, flower pot stands and cake stands. Their designs showcase innovation and craftsmanship, offering functional and aesthetic products that enhance homes and events.
Matil Spice & Food Processing
Founder: Matilda Shadap
Email :matildashadap@gmail.com
Contact : 8729801367
Description: Matilda Shadap is offering a variety of value-added products manufactured from locally available produce like fruits and vegetables. She is into wide varieties of Spices, pickles, Jams & candies.
Tyngier Smokery
Founder: Roger Manners
Email :mo.manners@gmail.com
Contact : 9774373731
Description: Tyngier Smokery is a culinary enterprise offering a diverse range of smoked items, from charcuterie and condiments to snacks. Inspired by the local love for “doh thad,” they provide smoked foods and derivatives from global cuisines, celebrating the irresistible appeal of smoky flavors.
Reisen India
Founder: Albas Marak
Email : thereisenindia@gmail.com
Contact :6009698071
About: Reisen India, a tour agency based in North Garo Hills, specializes in customized tour packages across North East India, with a focus on Garo Hills and Meghalaya. They provide comprehensive end-to-end services, ensuring memorable and immersive travel experiences for their clients. .
W&I packaging
Founder: Ivan Richie Umdor
Email :ivanumdor@gmail.com
Contact : 9774482873
Description: W&I Packaging is a startup providing eco-friendly packaging alternatives as a replacement for plastic. Specializing in manufacturing paper bags, they offer sustainable solutions to various industries in need of environmentally conscious packaging options.
Sophia’s taste
Founder: Jessica A Sangma
Email :sangmajessica1@gmail.com
Contact : 8787730876
Description: Sophia’s Taste is a startup processing seasonal local fruits from Garo Hills into organic juices, pickles, and dry candies. With a focus on natural flavors and sustainable practices, they celebrate the richness of local produce, delivering delectable and healthy products to consumers.
Minutiae
Founder: Moreno Gretachi R Marak
Email : morenomarak@icloud.com
Contact :9089674430
About: Minutiae is a cloud kitchen delighting food enthusiasts with a diverse range of comfort-prepared dishes, with a special emphasis on delectable desserts. They offer a delightful culinary experience, bringing comfort and indulgence to the doorstep of their customers. .
Click Cafe
Founder: Prantish Rabha Narzary
Email :inarzaryfrancis19@gmail.com
Contact : 8787598643
Description: Click Cafe is a coffee haven for enthusiasts, specializing in exotic coffee from North East India, notably Meghalaya, Mizoram and Assam. With a focus on unique flavors, they offer a delightful journey through the region’s rich coffee culture.
A’chik wood
Founder: Bikram Marak
Email :vikram.marak99@gmail.com
Contact : 9862413844
Description: A.Chik Wood offers meticulously crafted, high-quality wood and bamboo craftworks, catering to customers across Meghalaya and beyond. Their bespoke creations reflect local artistry, showcasing the beauty of natural materials, delivered with care and precision as per customers’ orders.
Tengsrang A Sangma
Founder: Tengsrang A Sangma
Email : tasangma1986@gmail.com
Contact :9863860150
About: Tengsrang is an aspiring entrepreneur dedicated to developing a footwear enterprise that produces affordable and stylish shoes. With a focus on quality and accessibility, Tengsrang aims to provide comfortable and trendy footwear options to customers, making fashion accessible to all. .
KAWAYAN
Founder: Jayant Khemka
Email :srindiabioproducts@gmail.com
Contact : 9402197500
Description: KAMAYAN is a pioneering enterprise focusing on beauty, health, and nature by producing bamboo charcoal, bamboo vinegar and tar. Currently in the ideation and R&D stage, they aim to develop non-toxic, all-natural and plant-based Homecare, Personal care products and Repellents utilizing bamboo charcoal and bamboo vinegar for a sustainable future.
aRTS Studio
Founder: Rupesh T Sangma
Email :rupeshsangma@gmail.com
Contact : 8837001410
Description: aRTS Studio is a startup offering advertisement and media coverage services in Meghalaya. They promote businesses through creative campaigns and capture cherished moments for customers, providing excellent visual content that leaves a lasting impression.
SAIHON AGRO FARMS
Founder: chandame Laloo
Email : chandame2010@gmail.com
Contact :7005680013
About: SAIHON Agro Farms offers high-quality, low-cost feed for farm animals and premium compost, thanks to BLACK SOLDIER FLIES’ intervention. This sustainable approach benefits farmers and the environment, promoting a healthier agricultural system.
BN Resin Art
Founder: Nikse Sangma
Email :nikse21sangma@gmail.com
Contact :9366687795
Description: This enterprise specializes in creating exclusive, customized, and handmade resin products. Their unique craftsmanship results in stunning and personalized resin pieces, making each creation a work of art.
The Chicken Wagon
Founder: Khraw Bor Bha Kharpuri
Email :khraw.kharpuri@thechickenwagon.com
Contact : 8575019356
Description: The Chicken Wagon is the first food wagon in Shillong, providing an amazing experience with their specialized fried chicken. They offer delectable and unique flavors, creating a delightful culinary journey for chicken lovers in the city.
Hazel Creations
Founder:Lamti Hazel Pohti
Email : pohtilamti@gmail.com
Contact :8794525011
About: Hazel Creations specializes in crafting a wide variety of macramé accessories using materials like cotton twine, jute, leather, yarns and more. Their unique creations add a touch of style and elegance to any outfit or space.
Midnight Knot10
Founder:Trenchie R. Marak
Email :Trenchiemarak@gmail.com
Contact : 8414060610
Description: Midnight Knot10 is an artistic startup specializing in crafting exquisite macramé decorative pieces. Their unique creations add beauty and charm to any space, showcasing the timeless art of macramé in modern designs.
Runo Health Pvt Ltd
Founder: Siddharth Das
Email :siddharth@ruralnomics.com
Contact : 9899318726
Description: Runo Health is an integrated tech-based healthcare services company offering a wide range of services, including medicines, home health care, lab and collection center penetration, nursing packages, and medical tourism. They aim to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions to their clients.
Arka Kombucha
Founder:Teiskhem Lynrah
Email : teiskhemlynrah@gmail.com
Contact :7005065916
About: Arka Kombucha offers bottled Kombucha with diverse flavors, using local seasonal produce. Their beverages provide a healthy alternative to other soft drinks in the market, promoting wellness and a refreshing experience for consumers.
Gracefully Handmade
Founder:Cheanchane S Marak
Email :cheanchanesmarak@gmail.com
Contact : 9089731808
Description: Gracefully Handmade crafts natural skincare and haircare products using chemical-free, paraben-free ingredients. Their creations embrace the goodness of nature, promoting healthy and nourished skin and hair without any harmful additives.
Senoritha Food Product
Founder: Senoritha M Sangma
Email :senorithamsangma57@gmail.com
Contact : 9366754382
Description: Senoritha is a startup dedicated to processing various food products using the abundant local fruits of Garo Hills. Their creations showcase the region’s natural bounty, bringing delightful flavors and nutritional goodness to consumers.
Colour duo custom Art
Founder:Spencer Sangma
Email : travizbroodie@gmail.com
Contact :8798323619
About: Colour Duo Custom Art specializes in creating custom artwork with a focus on anime customization and traditional trending designs. They offer personalized T-shirts, mugs, cups and more, adding a touch of creativity and uniqueness to everyday items
Everest’s Global
Founder:Everest Nongshli
Email :lenongshli12@gmail.com
Contact : 8414079692
Description: Everest’s Global is a handloom enterprise promoting indigenous Eri-Silk yarn, fabric and products. They celebrate traditional craftsmanship, offering exquisite textiles that showcase the beauty of Eri-Silk and support local artisans.
Vanilla beans processing
Founder: Manoj T Sangma
Email : manojtegite85@gmail.com
Contact : 9863736255/ 9774175806
Description: Vanilla Beans is a startup empowering local farmers by providing employment opportunities to grow Vanilla and sell their produce in local and external markets, benefiting both the community and economy.
Lynti Rynghang
Founder:Lynti Rynghang
Email : lyntirynghang@gmail.com
Contact :9362700585
About: Lynti Rynghang specializes in hand-sculpted designs of animal and human figures, showcasing their artistic talent and creativity in bringing life to captivating sculptures.
AT Candid Shoes
Founder:Andrina Thabah
Email :atcandidshoes@gmail.com
Contact : 9863266444
Description: AT Candid Shoes offers a diverse range of women’s footwear, including flat pumps, sandals, heels and boots. With a focus on “comfort in every step,” their main aim is to ensure customer satisfaction.
The Roots Shillong
Founder: Jordan Mynsong
Email : therootsshillong@gmail.com
Contact : 8974894165
Description: The Roots Shillong provides design, media production and packaging services with a unique focus on returnable management, sourcing and delivery managed inventory, ensuring streamlined and sustainable packaging solutions.
Hesting Lyngdoh. Candle Mega Brand
Founder:Hesting Lyngdoh
Email : hestinglyngdoh@gmail.com
Contact :8798731613
About: Hesting Lyngdoh Candle Megabrand offers a range of sustainable homemade candles made from beeswax. Their candles come in different varieties, promoting eco-friendly and natural alternatives for home decor and ambiance.
The Mini Bazaar
Founder:Rudy D Marak
Email :rudy.marak.rm@gmail.com
Contact :8472915157
Description: The Mini Bazaar organizes monthly pop-up sales events, empowering local artisans and small business owners, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs. It fosters community support and promotes creativity in the market.
Bsa Rta
Founder: Alim Pariat
Email : bsarta245@gmail.com
Contact : 8730053767
Description: Bsa Rta is a meat processing unit specializing in providing processed meat products, including emulsified and cured meat items. They offer high-quality and hygienic meat products for consumers’ convenience and satisfaction.
D. Rani Bamboo Furniture
Founder:Dimanwel Rani
Email : dimanrani928@gmail.com
Contact :9395417977
About: D. Rani Bamboo Furniture is a forward-thinking enterprise harnessing renewable and sustainable bamboo resources to create bamboo furniture and accessories. Their eco-friendly approach promotes responsible sourcing while offering innovative and stylish products.
J. Kurkalang Handicraft
Founder: Jendrasing Kurkalang
Email : jendrakurkalang@gmail.com
Contact :6009749287
Description: JJ. Kurkalang Handicraft is an enterprise specializing in crafting wooden traditional local musical instruments and decorative products. Their creations celebrate the region’s cultural heritage and showcase the beauty of wood craftsmanship.
M/s Blan Handloom & Handicraft
Founder: Blandina Rympeit
Email : blandinarympeit@gmail.com
Contact : 8414807579
Description: M/s Blan Handloom & Handicraft is a handloom enterprise dedicated to promoting indigenous Eri-Silk yarn, fabric, and products. They showcase the beauty of Eri-Silk and support local artisans’ craftsmanship.
HQ Inspired
Founder:Bibhudutta Sahu
Email : bsahu.barefoottrust@gmail.com
Contact : 9366850232
About:HQ Inspired is a startup offering an extensive range of millet products, including cookies, pancakes, bread, cupcakes and cakes. Their creations prioritize taste while preserving the nutritional value of the ingredients.
