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Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge

Awards up to ₹20 lakh cash for urban climate resilience innovation in India.

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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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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