Ukhi
Founders: Vishal Vivek, Sandeep Tyagi, and Priyanka Chauhan
Accelerator Cohort: Allied Sectors of Agriculture 2024
Sector: Horticulture
Ukhi creates biomaterials from hemp and agricultural waste offering cost-effective, compostable replacements for fossil-based plastics and sustainable textiles made from hemp. They have a two-fold mission of improving the lives of hemp farmers in India and facilitating eco-friendly consumption patterns worldwide.
Ukhi is curbing plastic pollution through the promotion of biodegradable hemp plastics, easing the water crisis through hemp clothing, and combating deforestation through the promotion of hemp paper.
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About the Founders:
Vishal Vivek is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. He has 14+ years of global entrepreneurial experience in ecommerce, mobile and web technology, and digital marketing. A world renowned figure in the global hemp industry, he has worked with clients like World Bank, and World Trade Center.
Sandeep Tyagi is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. With a degree in B.Tech Chemicals and Plastic Technology from Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), he also brings 30+ years of experience in chemicals, polymer, plastic, and packaging industry.
Priyanka Chauhan is the Co-Founder and Chief Happiness Officer. She has a Management degree from Graphic Era University, Uttarakhand. She looks after supply chain partners, vendor management, as well international and domestic fulfillments. At Ukhi, Priyanka has played a pivotal role in customer relationships for years.
