India’s cities are growing at an unprecedented pace, and with that growth comes one of the country’s most pressing challenges: waste management. Overflowing landfills, uncollected garbage, and unsafe working conditions for sanitation workers have long plagued urban life. WeVOIS Labs, founded by Abhishek Gupta and Abhinav Shekhar Vashistha, is tackling this issue head‑on with a blend of technology, data, and social impact. Based in Jaipur, the company is redefining how waste is collected, tracked, and recycled—making cities cleaner and more sustainable.

The Founders: A Friendship That Became a Mission

The story of WeVOIS begins with two college friends who shared a passion for solving real‑world problems:

• Abhishek Gupta (CEO): Coming from a middle‑class background, Abhishek was deeply aware of urban challenges. After graduating from IIIT Jabalpur and completing his post‑graduation at IIM Ahmedabad, he sharpened his leadership skills and focused on creating scalable solutions for sanitation and waste.
• Abhinav Shekhar Vashistha (CTO): A technologist at heart, Abhinav was driven by the idea of using innovation to improve everyday life. His partnership with Abhishek brought together strategy and technology in perfect balance.

Their journey began in 2017 with a simple prototype—an app to help people locate toilets and dustbins. By 2018, they formally launched WeVOIS Labs, shifting their focus to India’s broken waste management cycle.

Services That Transform Waste Management

WeVOIS Labs offers end‑to‑end, tech‑enabled waste solutions:

• Smart Door‑to‑Door Collection: IoT devices and mobile apps track sanitation workers and routes, ensuring timely pick‑ups and near‑100% coverage.
• Real‑Time Tracking & Analytics: Dashboards for municipal authorities show vehicle locations, route performance, and worker attendance, improving accountability.
• Segregation & Recycling: Encourages wet and dry waste separation, supported by monitoring tools to boost recycling rates.
• Circular Economy Initiatives: Converts wet waste into bio‑CNG, compost, and energy, reducing landfill dependency.
• Citizen Engagement Tools: Apps allow residents to track vehicles, receive notifications, and give feedback directly to authorities.
• Sanitation Worker Empowerment: Training, fair wages, and safety measures ensure dignity and long‑term livelihood improvements.

What Makes WeVOIS Different

• Technology at the Core: IoT, AI analytics, RFID tags, and optimized routing make waste collection smarter.
• High Efficiency: Cities using WeVOIS report collection efficiencies of 90–95%, compared to 60–75% in traditional systems.
• Scalable Model: Adaptable to both small towns and large cities.
• Sustainable Impact: Waste is turned into resources—energy, compost, and recyclable materials—contributing to a circular economy.

Growth, Recognition & Support

• Raised ₹36 crore Series A funding led by Negen Capital and Vyom Wealth to expand nationwide.
• Works with 1,500+ sanitation workers and 20+ municipal bodies across India.
• Won the Innovation Award at the Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2024.

Conclusion

WeVOIS Labs, founded by Abhishek Gupta and Abhinav Shekhar Vashistha, is more than a waste management company—it’s a movement towards smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable cities. By combining technology with social responsibility, they are proving that urban challenges can be solved with innovation and empathy.

WeVOIS isn’t just picking up trash—it’s building the infrastructure, technology, and community participation needed to help India transition towards zero‑waste cities and a truly sustainable future.