Frequently Asked Questions
Humane Society International India (HSI/India) is an affiliate of Humane Society International (HSI), which, along with the Humane Society of the United States, forms the world’s largest animal protection organization advancing the welfare of animals in over 50 countries. Humane Society International is one of the few global animal protection organizations working to promote the human-animal bond, rescue and protect dogs and cats, improve farm animal welfare, protect wildlife, promote animal-free testing and research, respond to natural disasters and confront cruelty to animals in all of its forms.
We welcome participants with an early stage prototype of their product, with an aim to turn it into a business targeting the Indian consumer market.
We are also only looking at entrepreneurs creating futuristic proteins for food, next-generation materials replacing animals and technologically advanced non-animal testing methodologies.
Yes, you must be planning to register or already be registered in India.
We’re so glad you want to participate! Please prepare a business plan and submit it along with our application form, which will go live in July 2022.
We will review your application thoroughly and be in touch. We will set up a short interview to get to know you and your start-up better. Based on your form and the interview, we will make a decision on the admission into the program.
Participants are expected to participate in extensive workshops, mentoring session and pitch events between the months on September 2022 and February 2023. You will need to commit 3.5 hours a week during this time. Please note that the team that registers for the program must participate in all events and must be available to attend the program from start to finish.
Based on your form and the interview, we will make a decision on the admission into the program by August 2022.
From HSI/India we will be contributing a grant ₹5 lakhs or more each to all those selected for the program. Furthermore, the program ends with a pitch day where you have the opportunity to pitch to leading investors and secure funds for your venture.
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we are running this program virtually. We would like to exercise the option to host some face-to-face meetings for the pitch day later in the program if regulations and guidance norms permit.
We would be delighted to have a discussion with you. Please contact us at sswaminath@hsi.org.
Please contact us at: hep@hsi.org.
Please download the offline version of the application form and submit it, along with the pitch deck, to hep@hsi.org by the 31st of July.
Thank you for your interest. Application close on 31st July 2022 . Please apply here!