Greenovation Agrivoltaics Challenge
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Quick Answer
Up to ₹15L + access to ₹2Cr grants for agrivoltaics pilots.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- EarthON Foundation
- 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 EarthON Foundation. 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 Greenovation Agrivoltaics Challenge is an initiative led by EarthON Foundation in collaboration with SwitchON Foundation to advance the adoption and innovation of agrivoltaic systems in India. The challenge seeks to generate practical evidence and demonstrate how agrivoltaic technologies can strengthen climate-resilient agriculture while enabling clean energy generation and diversified farmer incomes.
Agrivoltaics, defined as the co-location of solar panels with crop cultivation, presents an opportunity to improve land productivity, optimize water use, and create additional income streams for farmers through renewable energy. Despite India’s significant theoretical potential for agrivoltaics, real-world demonstrations and farmer-led models remain limited. This challenge is designed to bridge that gap by supporting grassroots experimentation and scalable implementation models.
The program invites two categories of participants: farmer-led organizations and decentralized renewable energy (DRE) companies. Selected participants receive financial support of up to ₹15 lakhs to establish and demonstrate viable agrivoltaic models. In addition, participants gain access to a larger ₹2 crore implementation grant pool for scaling successful pilots. Beyond funding, the challenge provides structured virtual training, technical advisory support for system design and crop optimization, ecosystem networking, and facilitation to set up micro-demonstration systems in priority states.
The initiative follows a phased evaluation process beginning with registration and shortlisting, followed by detailed application review and final selection. The goal is to build a body of practical evidence for scalable agrivoltaic approaches in India, while empowering farmer groups and renewable energy innovators to co-develop affordable, climate-resilient agricultural solutions tailored to small and marginal farmers.
Through this challenge, EarthON and SwitchON aim to catalyze field-tested agrivoltaic innovations that align clean energy expansion with agricultural resilience and rural livelihood enhancement.
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Grant providers
EarthON Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. It blends philanthropy and investment to support grassroots organisations and early-stage ventures across India and the Global South. Its work runs through funds, climate challenges, bootcamps and a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹15L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected participants receive financial support of up to ₹15 lakhs to establish and demonstrate agrivoltaic models. Additionally, they gain access to a larger ₹2 crore implementation grant pool for scaling successful pilots. Beyond funding, participants receive structured virtual training, technical advisory support for system design and crop optimization, ecosystem networking, and facilitation to set up micro-demonstration systems in priority states.
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
What is the maximum funding I can receive?
Selected participants can receive financial support of up to ₹15 lakhs to establish and demonstrate their agrivoltaic model.
Is the challenge currently open for applications?
No. The registration form is no longer accepting responses, indicating the challenge is closed for applications.
Who can apply?
Two tracks: Track 1 – Farmer-led organizations including FPOs, SHGs, farmer cooperatives, registered societies, and NGOs working with farmers, with a team lead who is a practicing farmer. Track 2 – For-profit or non-profit DRE companies working in decentralized renewable energy with technical capacity for agrivoltaic systems.
What additional support is provided beyond funding?
Structured virtual training, technical advisory support for system design and crop optimization, ecosystem networking, and facilitation to set up micro-demonstration systems. Also access to a ₹2 crore implementation grant pool for scaling successful pilots.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
