Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge
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Quick Answer
Win up to ₹20L and a ₹1Cr investment pathway for urban climate solutions in India.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20L
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- EarthON Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 24 May 2026. 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 funding program
The Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge is a national challenge for early-stage innovators building scalable solutions to India's urban climate crisis. Run jointly by EarthON Foundation and Greenovation Hub, and supported by Startup India and DPIIT, it targets five problem areas: heat and built environment, air and waste systems, livelihoods and health, water and food, and climate data and finance.
Winners receive up to ₹20 lakh in non-dilutive catalytic funding, disbursed against milestones to support implementation and early scaling. Beyond the cash award, selected teams access a 3-day residential bootcamp covering design thinking, business models, and impact pitching — followed by direct exposure to policymakers, investors, and city-level decision-makers across India.
High-potential participants may be invited into the EarthON Gurukul incubation programme, which includes mentorship, operational support, and access to the EarthON Fund for potential equity or debt investment of up to ₹1 crore.
The challenge is designed for founders building in — not just for — Indian cities, and prioritises solutions that are affordable, contextually grounded, and ready to demonstrate real-world impact across urban and peri-urban settings.
Eligibility
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Funding 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…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹20L
What You Get
Winners receive up to ₹20 lakh in non-dilutive catalytic funding, disbursed against milestones to support implementation and early scaling. Beyond the cash award, selected teams access a 3-day residential bootcamp covering design thinking, business models, and impact pitching, followed by direct exposure to policymakers, investors, and city-level decision-makers across India. High-potential participants may be invited into the EarthON Gurukul incubation programme, which includes mentorship, operational support, and access to the EarthON Fund for potential equity or debt investment of up to ₹1 crore.
- Cohort size
- 10 startups
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
