Ecoserve Development Foundation

What Ecoserve Development Foundation does

Ecoserve Development Foundation (EcoServeDev) is a youth-led Section 8 non-profit incorporated in January 2025 and headquartered in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. It designs and delivers CSR-aligned programs across ecosystem restoration, climate action, and inclusive rural development, serving corporates (for ESG/CSR mandates), government bodies (for data-driven program delivery), academic and research institutions (for pilot and evidence work), and grassroots communities (FPOs, SHGs, and tribal collectives such as the Ghaghra Srishti Producer Company with 1,500+ farmer members).

Its portfolio is anchored by Project VRIKSHA (150,000+ trees planted, 400+ acres restored) and productized into branded offerings including VRIKSHA.tech (agroforestry with GIS-mapped, geo-fenced plantations and blockchain-led traceability), Gram IQ / AI School for Farmers (AI-powered localized advisory on prices, weather, and crop decisions), the Dharampur Valley Impact Tourism Circuit (community-led eco-tourism piloted with NABARD support), and Sahkar Vikas (FPO support and value-chain development). The technical stack combines blockchain ledgers, GIS mapping, digital M&E dashboards, and AI advisory tools designed to produce verifiable impact data for ESG and SDG reporting.

EcoServeDev generates inflows through bespoke CSR partnerships with corporates, program funding and grants from institutions and impact investors, and deployment of technology-enabled solutions bundled into program packages; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is partnership-driven and event-amplified, with active participation in platforms such as the Gender Equality Summit and Impact AI Summit 2026, plus affiliations with UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UNCCD, UN Biodiversity Credit Alliance, Planetary Health Alliance, and World Wetland Network.

Name

Ecoserve Development Foundation

Legal name

EcoServe Development Foundation

Website

https://ecoservedev.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecoserve Development Foundation is a youth-led Section 8 non-profit headquartered in Ranchi, India, that designs and implements tech-enabled CSR, ecosystem restoration, and inclusive rural development programs for corporates, governments, institutions, and tribal farming communities using blockchain, GIS, and AI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CSR and Sustainable Development Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agroforestry & Perennial Cropping Systems (EUABABAD), Avoided Conversion & Ecosystem Protection (REDD+, Blue Carbon Conservation) (EUABABAC), Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH), Monitoring, Survival Surveys & Carbon/MRV Services (Remote Sensing, Field Audits) (AFAMACAO), Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (BPAGABAK)

Keywords

• CSR implementation services
• Ecosystem restoration programs
• Climate action consulting
• Sustainable development partnerships
• Agricultural advisory platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Ranchi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CSR Partnership & Implementation: Design and implementation of high-impact CSR projects for corporate clients aligned with ESG goals and SDG targets, including end-to-end program management, implementation, and verified reporting.
2. Program Funding & Grants: Funding support for ecosystem restoration and digital inclusion initiatives, sourced from institutional partners, impact investors, and development organizations.
3. Technology-Enabled Solutions: Deployment of technology solutions (AI, blockchain, GIS) for transparent development programs, potentially offered as part of comprehensive program packages.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EcoServeDev designs and implements end-to-end CSR and sustainability programs for corporates, governments, institutions, and grassroots communities. Core services include ecosystem restoration (Project VRIKSHA), tech-enabled agroforestry with blockchain traceability (VRIKSHA.tech), AI-powered farmer advisory (Gram IQ), community-led impact tourism (Dharampur Valley), FPO development (Sahkar Vikas), and verified impact reporting aligned with ESG frameworks and UN SDG targets.

Product overview

EcoServe Development Foundation operates as a youth-led non-profit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs across climate action, inclusive development, and technology for social impact. The core offerings include Project VRIKSHA (large-scale ecosystem restoration with 150,000+ trees planted), VRIKSHA.tech (tech-enabled agroforestry with blockchain traceability and GIS mapping), AI School for Farmers/Gram IQ (AI-powered agricultural advisory platform), Dharampur Valley Impact Tourism Circuit (community-led eco-tourism), Sahkar Vikas (farmer engagement), and FPO support programs. These products are designed to work synergistically—restoration projects are monitored through digital traceability systems, farmers receive AI-powered advisory while participating in livelihood programs, and all initiatives are measured through verifiable data frameworks. The organization functions as an integrated platform rather than a single product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VRIKSHA.tech: A tech-enabled climate solution integrating agroforestry, blockchain transparency, and community-led development for measurable ecosystem restoration and livelihoods.
• Dharampur Valley Impact Tourism Circuit
• AI School for Farmers
• Sahkar Vikas

Products and services

• VRIKSHA.tech A nature-based climate solution combining agroforestry with blockchain transparency and GIS mapping. Restores degraded land through fruit-bearing tree plantations while creating transparent, verifiable systems for tracking environmental impact and carbon sequestration.
• AI School for Farmers (Gram IQ) A capacity-building program that trains rural farmers in digital literacy and AI tool usage. Centers on Gram IQ, an AI-powered platform providing localized agricultural advisory on crop prices, weather patterns, and farming decisions.
• Dharampur Valley Impact Tourism Circuit An impact tourism initiative that integrates sustainable rural development, community-led eco-tourism, and climate-conscious growth in Dharampur Valley, Jharkhand. Features a hub-and-spoke model with a central Base Camp supported by surrounding villages.
• Project VRIKSHA Flagship ecosystem restoration project focused on large-scale tree plantation (150,000+ trees planted), degraded land recovery (400+ acres restored), and climate resilience through community-led afforestation initiatives.
• Sahkar Vikas Farmer engagement initiative supporting 1,500+ farmers with ₹9.5M+ economic value generated through livelihood development and market integration programs.
• Sustainable Harvest Network Agricultural value chain initiative reaching 7+ villages across 15+ harvest cycles, focusing on market linkages and sustainable harvesting practices for farming communities.
• Ghaghra Srishti Producer Company Support Tribal FPO development program supporting a farmer producer organization with 1,500+ members, including value chain development, market integration, infrastructure support (warehouses, processing units), and technology-enabled systems including AI and blockchain.
• CSR Partnership and Implementation Services End-to-end CSR project design, implementation, and verified impact reporting services for corporate clients, aligned with ESG frameworks, SDGs, and regulatory priorities. Covers program design, execution, monitoring and evaluation, and ESG-aligned reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ trees planted across 400+ acres
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Biodiversity Credit AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026EcoServeDev joined the UN Biodiversity Credit Alliance, contributing to emerging sustainability frameworks and global restoration networks. This affiliation aligns with their focus on nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration.
• UN Decade on Ecosystem RestorationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoServeDev's work aligns with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, contributing to large-scale efforts in land and ecosystem recovery across India.
• World Wetland NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with World Wetland Network contributing to conversations at the intersection of environment and human well-being.
• UN Convention to Combat DesertificationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement with UNCCD supporting climate resilience and sustainable land use initiatives.
• Planetary Health AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Planetary Health Alliance contributing to sustainability discussions at the intersection of environment and human health.
• Ocean Centres IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Ocean Centres India under the United Nations Global Compact and Lloyd's Register demonstrating commitment to collaborative global action.
• Ghaghra Srishti Producer Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPC partner in Jharkhand serving tribal communities with 1,500+ members. EcoServeDev provides handholding support for governance, operations, and enterprise development.
• Ground Water & Reforestation Adaptive Management Association (GRAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity institution partner focused on water conservation and reforestation initiatives.
• Startup JharkhandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional startup ecosystem partner supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Jharkhand.
• GRAM IQcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing AI-powered agricultural advisory platform integrated into EcoServeDev's digital inclusion and farmer empowerment programs.
• TalentellaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development partner that designed and built EcoServeDev's digital presence.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Naandi Foundation: Large India-based non-profit with operations across livelihoods, water, education, and agriculture including farmer producer organization support. Comparable to EcoServeDev's FPO development and rural livelihood programs but operates at much larger scale with corporate-foundation backing.
• WRI India (World Resources Institute India): Established research and implementation organization working on climate, forest restoration, and sustainable agriculture in India. Comparable to EcoServeDev's ecosystem restoration and CSR implementation work but operates as a much larger, globally-backed institution with broader program portfolio.

Direct peers

• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): Large Indian non-profit operating FPO development, livelihood promotion, and natural resource management programs in rural India. Directly comparable to EcoServeDev's Sahkar Vikas and ecosystem restoration work, though PRADAN operates at significantly larger scale with a more established state-level presence.
• Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR): India-based non-profit specializing in watershed development, climate-resilient agriculture, and ecosystem restoration in rural Maharashtra and beyond. Directly comparable to EcoServeDev's ecosystem restoration, community-led natural resource management, and CSR partnership models.
• Digital Green: Technology-enabled agriculture extension platform working with farmers in India and East Africa. Closely comparable to EcoServeDev's AI School for Farmers / Gram IQ offering localized advisory, though Digital Green emphasizes video-based extension while EcoServeDev emphasizes AI and blockchain integration.
• Barefoot College: India-based non-profit training rural communities in skills including solar engineering, with focus on rural development, women's empowerment, and sustainability. Comparable in rural community-led development model and India focus, though with different sector focus (solar/education vs. agroforestry/AI).

Emerging players

• The/Nudge Foundation: India-based non-profit working on poverty alleviation through livelihood and skill development programs. Comparable as a youth-led, technology-enabled social impact organization operating CSR-funded livelihood programs in underserved Indian regions, though with broader sectoral focus than EcoServeDev's agroforestry emphasis.
• Terram Earth: Technology-enabled nature restoration organization using data and remote sensing to scale reforestation and ecosystem monitoring. Comparable to EcoServeDev's VRIKSHA.tech offering in combining nature-based solutions with digital monitoring infrastructure, though Terram operates primarily in Latin America and Africa.
• Trickle Up: Global non-profit focused on ultra-poor graduation programs with technology-enabled delivery and CSR partnerships. Comparable to EcoServeDev in its emphasis on digital inclusion, technology-enabled livelihood support, and engagement with corporate CSR funders in developing country contexts.
• Selco Foundation: India-based non-profit deploying sustainable energy and technology solutions for underserved communities. Comparable as an India-focused, technology-enabled development organization working with CSR partners, though Selco's primary focus is energy access rather than agroforestry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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