Grant for Energy & Environment Technologies
Awards Indian energy and environment startups up to Rs 10 lakhs for pilot trials and field testing.
Selected startups get a grant of up to Rs 10 lakhs to fund pilot trials, field testing or technology implementation, plus access to a peer network of inventive startups, focused mentoring from domain experts, and access to high-end facilities and follow-on funding. The 2024 call ran from 20 May to 10 June that year; the programme's own eligibility, guideline and how-to-apply pages carry the detail…
Venture Center and Cummins India Foundation back entrepreneurs and startups building technologies in the energy and environment domain with clear potential for social impact. The programme funds pilot trials, field testing, and technology implementation for such ventures.
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