Build3

build3 is an India-based impact startup studio that supports early-stage entrepreneurs through education, funding, and community. Founded in 2020, build3 operates from a beachside campus in Candolim, Goa, and offers programs including an accelerator, startup studio, a co-living coworking hub, and thematic retreats. The platform combines training, mentorship, and early-stage capital to help founders build scalable ventures in health, sustainability, and wellbeing sectors.

build3 was established in August 2020 in Candolim, Goa, as a community-focused initiative to promote impact-led entrepreneurship. The organization blends early-stage funding, peer support, and capacity-building, drawing influence from principles of self-managed teams and collaborative work cultures.

In March 2021, the organization launched its startup studio program and incubated its first venture, Ruby's Coffee. By December 2021, additional startups, including That Lifestyle Coach and Oneboard Experience, had joined the studio.

During 2022–2023, build3 launched a startup-investor syndication initiative and partnered with NomadGao to provide a flexible, community-oriented workspace. The syndication effort was developed in collaboration with Invstt. In June 2023, build3 received B-Corp certification in recognition of its commitment to social and environmental performance. By August 2023, the organization had established a Category 1 angel fund under India's Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) regulations.

Launched in 2023, the build3 Impact Accelerator (biA) is a 10-week hybrid program that helps early-stage founders develop investment-ready ventures aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program offers up to ₹25 lakh in pre-seed funding, access to mentors, operational toolkits, and investor exposure via demo days.

Cohub is build3’s co-working and co-living campus in Goa. It provides workspace, short-term accommodations, and wellness programming intended to foster collaboration and creativity. Cohub has hosted a wide range of events, including ayurveda workshops, cryptocurrency education, yoga classes, drum circles, and musical performances, often in collaboration with partner organizations.

The Ecoashram is a 30-acre ecovillage under development near the Maharashtra-Goa border. Inspired by sustainable living principles such as permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and zero-waste systems, it is intended to host residencies, farming activities, learning spaces, and retreats for mission-driven entrepreneurs.

The Impact Startup Academy is a five-week virtual course designed for first-time entrepreneurs. The curriculum includes modules on building minimum viable products (MVPs), tracking social and environmental impact, and applying lean startup methodologies. Participants receive mentorship and feedback from experienced founders.

• Certified as a B Corporation in 2023 for its verified standards of social and environmental responsibility.
• Established a Category I angel fund under India's AIF regulatory framework in 2023.
• Selected under the Government of India's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme in 2024.
• Awarded the Flourish Prize for contributions to SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
• Named Best Startup Enabler by Business Goa magazine in April 2025.

• build3 official website
• Voices of Build3 – Team blog and insights