Apply now for Sustainability Incubation Program (India)

The Sustainability Incubation Program helps startups build viable technology, favorable policy environment, and scalable go-to-market and revenue models that cater to climate-centric solutions.

Focus Areas

• From better transit management to enhanced infrastructure and much more, they look to support business models addressing key problem areas across the space of sustainability with the following sectors in scope.
• However, they are also keen on interacting with founders beyond the below scope, working on solutions that positively impact and improve the space of sustainability in India.
  • Energy
    • Energy Transition: Hydro, Solar, Geothermal, Wind etc.
    • Smart Grids: Grid Automation, Energy Management Systems, Energy Storage & Integration, Microgrids etc.
    • Battery/BatteryTech: Battery Chemistry, Battery Management Systems, Battery Recycling & Reuse, Solid State Batteries etc.
    • Alternative Energy: Biomass, Alternative Fuels, Hydrogen and Allied, Ocean Tidal Energy etc.
  • Environment
    • Automation & loT: Sensor Networks, Predictive Maintenance, Remote Monitoring, Efficiency Optimization etc.
    • GHG Emissions: Carbon Offset, Methane Reduction & Management, Air Quality & Local Pollutants, Clean Combustion Technologies etc.
    • Data & Security: Data Protection, Network Security, Threat Detection, Blockchain for Environmental etc.
    • Waste Management & Recycling: Recycling Technology, Waste to energy / Waste Valorization, Electronic Waste Recycling, Waste Management Platforms etc.
  • Infrastructure
    • Transportation Infrastructure: EV Charging Technology, Sustainable Urban Mobility etc.
    • Sustainable Materials: Natural Materials, Recycled Materials etc.
    • Built Transportation: Micromobility, Autonomous Vehicles etc.
    • Intelligent transport Systems: Hyperloop Systems etc.

Benefits

• Mentoring
  • You will have access to world-class mentors, IIM faculty, and industry stalwarts who will guide you at every step
• Governance
  • Receive expert advice on building robust governance structures to ensure sustainable growth
• Cohort-Based Learning
  • Cohort-Based Learning: Engage in a dynamic learning environment with peer startups, fostering shared knowledge and collaboration
• Founder Mindset
  • Cultivate a resilient and growth-oriented mindset essential for entrepreneurial success
• Build Product-Market Fit
  • Develop and validate your product-market fit with tailored support and resources
• Networking and Connects
  • Tap into a vast network of professionals and industry leaders to accelerate your growth
• Grant Support
  • Benefit from financial support to scale your innovative ideas into impactful solutions

Funding Information 

• The best startups will receive grants as a part of an INR 1.5 Cr corpus fund.

Eligibility Criteria

• Should be in operation for less than 5 years
• Should be Market Ready and ideally at a late traction stage
• Tech-Enabled Climate-Centric Ventures
• Revenue-Generating
• Should be incorporated in India

For more information, visit NSRCEL.