Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge
Awards up to ₹20 lakh cash for urban climate resilience innovation in India.
Winners receive up to ₹20 lakh in non-dilutive, milestone-based award funding, a three-day residential bootcamp, and a shot at further equity or debt investment of up to ₹1 crore through an incubation pathway with EarthON and SwitchON. The 2026 cycle closed applications on 24 May, moved shortlisted applicants through a detailed application stage, announced the bootcamp cohort on 23 June, and ran i…
The Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge backs Indian startups and social entrepreneurs building solutions for urban heat resilience, clean air, sustainable mobility and waste, climate-safe livelihoods, water and food systems, and climate data or finance tools across Indian cities. It targets solutions at prototype, pilot-tested or market-ready stage led by a full-time founder.
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