Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center
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Quick Answer
Provides CSR grant funding up to ₹10 lakhs to early-stage companies and individual innovators working on sustainability solutions, supporting prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Venture Center
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Venture Center. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Envalior Sustainability Program is a CSR grant initiative by Envalior India Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Venture Center. The program aims to nurture and support early-stage technology ideas and innovators working on sustainability solutions. It provides grant funding up to ₹5 lakhs or ₹10 lakhs per grantee to support prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and market exploration over a period of 6 months. The focus areas include Clean Energy, Climate Action, Circular Economy, Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCUS), and Green/Sustainable Mobility. The program also provides access to a network of mentors, investors, and other service partners to support the growth of the ventures.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Venture Center is a not-for-profit technology business incubator in Pune, hosted by CSIR's National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) on its 100-acre Innovation Park. Registered legally as Entrepreneurship Development Center, it is sector agnostic but concentrates on science-based…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant funding up to ₹10 lakhs (available in two tiers: ₹5 lakhs or ₹10 lakhs) to cover prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and market exploration activities over a 6-month period. Grant recipients also gain access to a network of mentors, investors, and service partners provided by Venture Center.
- Funding source
- CSR funded
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Envalior CSR Grant?
Applicants can be either a company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 2013 with at least 51% capital owned by resident Indian citizens, or an individual innovator who is an Indian citizen, at least 18 years old, and has completed basic undergraduate training in natural sciences/engineering/medicine.
What are the primary focus areas of the grant?
The grant supports projects in Clean Energy, Climate Action, Circular Economy, Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCUS), and Green/Sustainable Mobility.
Can I apply if I have already received another grant for the same project?
No, the project leader and applicant must not have received another grant for the same objective and scope of the project.
Do I need to be incubated at Venture Center if selected?
Yes, if selected, the applicant must become an incubatee of Venture Center for the entire 6-month project duration.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
