What kind of solutions is the Bharat ClimateTech Initiative looking for?

We are seeking tech solutions in thematic areas such as Decarbonisation, Waste to Value, Climate Tracking & Reporting, Climate Finance, and Alternative Fuels.

What stage should my startup be in to apply?

The program targets early-stage ventures (pre-seed to seed) that are developing or validating their tech-enabled solutions.

How much financial support can a startup receive?

Selected startups can receive financial support of up to ₹40 Lakhs per startup.

What additional support does the program offer?

Beyond financial support, the program offers mentoring by experts, market and investor connects, cloud credits, and exclusive offers from service providers.

What are the key goals of this initiative?

The initiative aims to drive measurable impact by supporting startups building real-world solutions in Climate-tech and Sustainability, with target outcomes including reducing a million kg of CO₂ emissions and saving 10 million litres of water.

Bharat ClimateTech Initiative – Up to ₹40 Lakhs

Describe the problem your startup solves and who faces it.

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Smallholder farmers lose 30–40% of perishable produce to poor cold-chain access. Our IoT-enabled micro cold-storage units bring affordable, solar-powered refrigeration to the last mile…

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What is your current traction and key milestones to date?

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12 paying agri-FPOs across 3 states, ₹48L ARR, and a 22% month-on-month growth in storage utilisation over the last two quarters…

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How will the grant funds be utilised over the next 12 months?

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60% towards manufacturing 40 additional units, 25% on field engineering hires, and 15% on cold-chain certification and compliance…

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Documents to prepare

Pitch deck (PDF)
Certificate of Incorporation
DPIIT recognition certificate
Founder PAN & Aadhaar

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