AWE Funds
Impact-focused investment fund backing tech-driven startups solving health, agriculture, and climate challenges for underserved communities.
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AWE Tech Innovation Challenge 2026
Equity investment program for impact-driven technology startups solving health, agriculture, climate, and deep technology challenges across India.
About AWE Funds
AWE Funds is an impact investment initiative powered by the Evergreen Philanthropic Fund (EPF), supported by the Bayer Foundation and AWE Foundation. It provides long-term patient equity capital to technology-driven startups building scalable solutions for underserved and climate-vulnerable communities, with a focus on Health, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Agriculture.
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