Business to Government Facilitation (B2G)
CGAPP believes that local governments play a pivotal role in addressing issues of public importance, given their proximity to communities and on-ground realities. However, to effectively respond to evolving challenges, they must be equipped with access to the right technological and innovation-driven solutions.
Through its B2G facilitation efforts, CGAPP works closely with local governments to identify and map pressing challenges and connects them with relevant startups, enterprises, and solution providers.
By bridging this gap, CGAPP enables more efficient, scalable, and context-specific interventions, strengthening the capacity of local governments to deliver impactful and future-ready governance.
Kerala Startup Meet
The Hon’ble Minister for the Local Self Government Department, Kerala, held consultations with Start-up founders and solution providers from across India working on waste management.
The interaction was facilitated by the Centre for Global Affairs and Public Policy and featured presentations by Solution providers. Representatives of various stakeholders and experts in the government ecosystem were present for the meeting to evaluate start-ups and provide inputs.
The interaction featured pitches by start-ups, which were then critically examined by technical experts present. The interaction has laid the foundation for a plan to bring more solutions featuring technology and innovative solutions to the current waste management structures in Kerala.
The consultation was held keeping in mind the goal of making Kerala a completely garbage-free state by March, 2025. In order to achieve this objective, the start-up solutions and technology need to be plugged into the existing waste collection and management structures, which have provided a foundation to build upon.
The following solutions were presented -
Solutions presented
Cosmic Healers
Solution:Litter picking robot Gobbler Pro, enabling wider area coverage and collection of litter.
Genrobotics
Solution:Range of solutions for drain, sewage, and canal cleaning.
Plastic Fischer
Solution:Trash booms for Plastic waste collection in river bodies.
Euonia Solutions
Solution:Water body cleaning and collection of waste through the Aqua Skimmer robot.
Climate B
Solution:Assistance in hydrological planning and spatial management.
Eco -Orbit
Solution:Robotic waste segregation.
Bio-sarthi
Solution:Assisting biogas plants with data management.
Padcare
Solution:Disposal of Sanitary Pads.
Green worms
Solution:Managing waste collection and recycling in ULBs.
Kolkata Climate Week -Government Roundtable on Waste Management & Sustainability
An entire session was facilitated where startups presented their solutions to various government representatives, including Municipal Commissioners, the Kolkata Port Authority and others, with the explicit goal of piloting and on-ground adoption.
Two key climate technologies - real-time water pollution monitoring and robotic trash collection - were demonstrated during the week.
The session facilitated high-impact dialogue between innovators and policymakers. Key insights emerged on the need for field validation, adaptive pricing, and long-term service models.
Multiple startups were advised to explore O&M or subscription-based models and to follow up with custom proposals for pilot deployment in Kolkata and nearby port areas.
Solutions presented in addition to the previous -
Bioenzymes
Solution:Offers eco-friendly bio enzyme solutions made from organic waste to augment sewage treatment plants (STPs).
Uniwater
Solution:Provides affordable, point-of-use iron filtration and soft water services under an OPEX model.
Sunderban Chemicals
Solution:Delivers compact, plug-and-play wastewater treatment units using electrocoagulation and ultrafiltration.
Parivartan 2.0
Urban Infrastructure & Financing
Mr. Ravinder from Bareilly Cantonment highlighted the need for infrastructure upgrades, such as a SCADA-enabled water supply and modernised ICU facilities in the Cantonment. He also addressed the importance of financing public projects and the integration of startups to modernise urban services like waste management and sanitation.
Climate-Risk-Informed Planning
Mr. Tikender Singh Panwar emphasised the vulnerabilities of peri-urban areas and advocated for climate-risk-informed planning. Mr. Panwar pointed to the need for resilient infrastructure and emphasised that urbanisation in India is driven more by poverty and migration rather than industrialisation, which makes planning all the more challenging.
Kerala’s Zero-Waste Initiatives
Mr. M. K. Varghese discussed Kerala’s ambitious zero-waste initiatives and outlined the state’s efforts in establishing a comprehensive door-to-door waste collection system. He also emphasised the adoption of bioconversion technologies to handle organic waste efficiently.
Urban Flooding & Land Constraints
Dr. Beena outlined the city’s pressing challenges, from limited land availability and dense population to climate-related issues like frequent flooding. Kozhikode’s space constraints, bordered by the coast and wetlands, restrict urban expansion and contribute to severe flooding, especially in low-lying areas that are below sea level.
Community-Driven Drain Cleaning
Ms. Neha Avasthi talked about the work she did in Sitapur. She mentioned the "Nala Safai Abhiyaan," a pre-monsoon activity part of the Swachh Bharat Urban initiative, which the Nagarpalika of Sitapur has converted into a community-driven initiative aimed at cleaning drains to mitigate local flooding.
Business to Government Facilitation (B2G)
CGAPP works with local governments to connect public sector challenges with innovative startup and technology solutions. Through consultations, showcases, and stakeholder engagements, we facilitate collaborations around sustainability, waste management, climate-tech, and urban resilience.
Kerala Urban Commission report
The Kerala Urban Commission reports focused on strengthening Kerala’s startup ecosystem and exploring climate finance pathways for sustainable urban development. The studies highlighted city-led growth strategies, ecosystem development, climate resilience, and financing mechanisms for future-ready urban governance.
Capacity Building of Local Government
CGAPP supports municipalities through climate finance, fundraising capacity building, and technology-driven urban solutions. Our work focuses on enabling sustainable, resilient, and future-ready urban governance.