CarbonEDGE Accelerator Program
Funds India's DPIIT-registered carbon-removal startups up to Rs 30 lakh.
Run by BGIIES, the BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Society, under HDFC Bank's Parivartan program, CarbonEDGE gives growth-stage climate startups equity-free funding of up to Rs. 30 lakh plus structured acceleration, expert sessions, mentorship and access to the BITS Pilani ecosystem.
The program looks for DPIIT-recognized Indian startups at MVP or revenue stage, TRL 4 or above, building carbon removal or carbon management solutions. It prioritises applications in agriculture, construction and textiles.
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