Building a resilient today
for a thriving tomorrow
for a thriving tomorrow
Building a resilient today
for a thriving tomorrow
for a thriving tomorrow
30 Years of Sustainable Action
TIDE
Who We Are
TECHNOLOGY: A FORCE FOR GREATER GOOD
At TIDE, we are excited by the potential of technology to accelerate social outcomes - both for people and planet.
For over 30 years, TIDE has co-designed, adapted and deployed technological interventions for conserving the environment, creating livelihoods and addressing societal issues.
For over 30 years, TIDE has co-designed, adapted and deployed technological interventions for conserving the environment, creating livelihoods and addressing societal issues.
Our Cumulative Impact
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People Impacted
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What We Do
Contributing to the holistic development of communities, we seek to enhance livelihoods, reduce environmental impact, and inspire the next generation to lead eco-friendly and sustainable lives.
EMPLOYMENT AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We aim to improve the lives of people from marginalized sections of society by providing them with new income opportunities or augmenting their existing income.
Through skill training across various sectors, women and youth are encouraged and supported to start enterprises or seek market employment.
Digipreneurship, Acrea plate-making enterprises and Rural Placement centres are some examples of our work.
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
Our decentralized solutions help mitigate GHG emission curtailing excess energy, water usage and efficient management of waste.
Each region has its own unique challenge, and our interventions are tailored with targeted strategies encouraging community participation & behavioral change, nurturing indigenous knowledge and building resilience.
NURTURING CLIMATE
CHAMPIONS
OUR work with young people has a clear focus on creating ‘environment champions’.
Equipping them with the knowledge, skills, values and motivations for action, we inculcate a love for the world we live in.
Seeding creative thinking, our curriculum provides them with the building blocks they need to live eco-friendly and sustainable
lives.
Strategic framework :
Our approach
Designed to create lasting transformative impact, we take a systematic approach to addressing complex social issues.
Creating harmonious solutions that resonate with the planet, we address specific needs of communities. We embrace technology and data as strategic enablers in this transformative journey.
Creating harmonious solutions that resonate with the planet, we address specific needs of communities. We embrace technology and data as strategic enablers in this transformative journey.
Need assessment.
Meticulously probing all building blocks of the particular challenge, we study every facet of the problem. We examine the root causes, the nuances, the unique circumstances and local context of each problem or need.
Ideation
Moving away from applying off-the-shelf solutions, we adapt and tailor ground breaking, pragmatic technology-driven innovations. Addressing a particular problem, we ensure they are future proof.
Rigorous testing
The pilot phase embodies prudence. Akin to a laboratory, where every element is scrutinised for efficacy, we rigorously test solutions and take a hard look at what the numbers are telling us.
Scaling with deliberation
Mapped against set parameters, we prepare for scaling. Selecting specific communities and geographies where the innovation would work best, we ensure scalability doesn’t dilute the effectiveness of the solution.
Sustainability
We do not believe in creating dependency, rather we partner with communities and build ownership. Taking charge, they sustain the benefits independently. This is our end goal.
Awards & Recognition
- 2023: Idea selected for Niti Ayog Life campaign
- 2018: Bengaluru Urban Innovation Challenge Award, By Tata Centre of Development at University of Chicago and Urban Development Department, Govt. of Karnataka
- 2014: Best NGO Award in Small NGO category
- 2012: Karnataka State Government Environment Award
- 2008: Ashden Energy Championship International Award
- 2002: Energy conservation award, Government of Kerala
Data As A Strategic Asset
Over 30 years, TIDE has gained deep insights into geographies, cultures and local contexts. We envision a scalable, interoperable and secured data platform that unlocks values for our communities.
- Harnessing primary, secondary, and user data, we make informed decisions, optimize operations, and continuously enhance our solutions
- By creating synergies and cross-pollinating learnings, we believe the platform will give our work the necessary impetus to scale.
Our Partners
At TIDE we believe in building strong partnerships. Fuelling our mission, our partners enable us to foster innovation and accelerate our impact.
