Entries open for Bharat ClimateTech Program (India)

Aims

• Through the Bharat Climate-tech Initiative, they aim to drive measurable impact by supporting startups that are building real-world solutions in Climate-tech and Sustainability.

Thematic Areas

• The thematic areas they’re seeking tech solutions in are listed below:
  • Decarbonisation
    • Solutions focused on reducing carbon emissions across industries and value chains.
  • Waste to Value
    • Technologies that transform waste into valuable resources, promoting circular economy principles.
  • Climate Tracking & Reporting
    • Tools for accurate measurement, monitoring, and disclosure of climate-related data and risks.
  • Climate Finance
    • Platforms and mechanisms that enable access to capital for climate-positive initiatives.
  • Alternative Fuels
    • Development and deployment of low-carbon or carbon-neutral energy alternatives.

Benefits

• Financial Support up to 40 Lakhs per startup
• Mentoring by experts, market and investor connects
• Cloud credits and exclusive offers from service providers

Outcomes

• Their target outcomes include reducing a million kg of CO₂ emissions and saving 10 million litres of water.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups registered and operating in India.
• Early-stage ventures (pre-seed to seed) developing or validating their tech-enabled solutions.
• Teams addressing critical challenges in sustainability, climate-tech, or related impact-driven sectors.

For more information, visit IIMA Ventures.