CarbonEDGE Accelerator Program at BGIIES under HDFC Bank Parivartan
By BGIIES
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Quick Answer
An accelerator program for growth-stage climate startups focusing on carbon removal and management, offering equity-free grant funding, mentorship, and ecosystem access.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- BGIIES
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by BGIIES. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
CarbonEDGE is an accelerator program introduced by BGIIES – BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Society under the HDFC Bank Parivartan Program for Startups.
The program is designed to support growth-stage startups working towards climate action and sustainability, with a strong focus on carbon removal and carbon management solutions. CarbonEDGE aims to help startups scale their innovations through funding support, expert guidance, mentorship, and access to the BITS Pilani ecosystem.
Selected startups will benefit from structured acceleration support, expert sessions, mentorship, and ecosystem access to accelerate commercialization and real-world climate impact.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
BGIIES is the BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Society, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, in February 2020 at BITS Pilani K. K. Birla Goa Campus in Zuarinagar, Goa. Its stated purpose is to set up and run business incubators…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹30L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive grant funding up to ₹30,00,000, along with structured acceleration support, expert sessions, mentorship, and access to the BITS Pilani ecosystem.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum grant amount offered?
Up to ₹30,00,000 (grant).
What are the eligibility criteria?
Startups must be DPIIT-recognized, have Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above, be at MVP or revenue-generating stage, and be working on carbon removal or carbon management solutions in Agriculture, Construction, or Textiles.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
