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IIMA Ventures and MUFG

Bharat ClimateTech Initiative

Backs up to eight early-stage Indian climate-tech startups with up to ₹40 lakh.

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IIMA Ventures runs the two-year program with MUFG, supporting up to eight startups with catalytic capital, mentoring from experts, market and investor connections, and cloud credits from service-provider partners.

What this grant funds

The initiative looks for early-stage Indian climate-tech and sustainability ventures working on decarbonisation, waste-to-value, climate tracking and reporting, climate finance, or alternative fuels. It targets pre-seed to seed stage teams building tech-enabled solutions to reduce emissions and build climate resilience.

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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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