Greenovation Circularity Challenge 2026
EarthON Foundation द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
An innovation challenge supporting startups and SMEs in circular economy solutions for plastic, textile, and food waste management across India, offering a prize pool and access to follow-on funding.
- फंडिंग राशि
- ₹4 Cr तक
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- प्रतियोगिता
- प्रदाता
- EarthON Foundation
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- 11d — 31 Oct 2026
- स्थान
- भारत में पंजीकृत स्टार्टअप्स के लिए खुला
इस प्रतियोगिता के बारे में
The Greenovation Circularity Challenge is a flagship initiative designed to identify, support, and scale groundbreaking innovations that advance circularity across critical waste streams in India. This program, an initiative by EarthON Foundation in collaboration with Greenovation Hub and SwitchON Foundation, targets startups, SMEs, and social enterprises with solutions for plastic, textile, and food waste.
The challenge focuses on three core action pillars:
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Plastic Circularity: Innovations aimed at recovering, reusing, and recycling plastic waste. This includes solutions for waste collection, segregation, and smart sorting technologies; mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic recycling methods; approaches for small-scale recycling of multilayer or low-value plastics; development of bio-based alternatives; promotion of reuse, refill, and circular packaging models; systems for material traceability and recycled-content verification; and models that strengthen the livelihoods and networks of waste-pickers and informal recycling communities.
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Textile Circularity: Solutions focused on extending the life of textiles and recovering value from textile waste. This encompasses technologies and processes for collection and sorting; fibre identification and grading; advanced fibre-to-fibre recycling and blend separation; creation of upcycled and regenerated products; implementation of repair, resale, reuse, and take-back models; development of sustainable textile materials; and application of Digital Product Passports and traceability solutions.
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Food Circularity: Innovations designed to transform food waste into economic and environmental value. This pillar covers post-harvest management and shelf-life extension technologies; strategies for food waste prevention and surplus redistribution; efficient organic waste collection and resource recovery systems; methods for composting, biogas production, and development of bio-based products; valorisation of food by-products; and initiatives to establish circular food supply chains and traceability.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
Organizers
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 moreGreenovation Hub is an accelerator for climate and agriculture innovation in India. It runs themed challenges for startups, social enterprises, innovators and farmer producer organisations, and it holds bootcamps for entrepreneurs and innovators. Its own pages and EarthON…
Learn moreपुरस्कार और इनाम
- राशि
- ₹4 Cr तक
आपको क्या मिलेगा
Winners of the Greenovation Circularity Challenge will receive a share of a ₹20 Lakh non-dilutive prize pool to support the implementation and scaling of their field solutions. Beyond the initial prize, selected high-potential cohort graduates will gain a pathway to the EarthON Gurukul program, which offers follow-on funding support of up to ₹4 Crore. This comprehensive support includes mentorship, blended finance options, and investment facilitation through the EarthON Blended Finance Platform and GreenovatiON Fund. Additionally, participants will benefit from a 2-day residential bootcamp for capacity building, mentorship from industry experts, pilot and partnership opportunities with ecosystem partners, and direct access to investors, global climate finance networks, and policymakers.
- वितरण
- Milestone Based
- अवधि
- 3 महीने
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process for the Greenovation Circularity Challenge involves a multi-stage evaluation. After the application deadline, submissions will undergo an initial screening and shortlisting phase (October 1-6, 2026). This is followed by a detailed evaluation of applications by a selection committee (October 7-25, 2026). Based on this rigorous assessment, attendees for the residential bootcamp will be announced, typically around October 30, 2026. The final selection for winners and access to follow-on funding will be determined at the Grand Finale after the virtual accelerator and residential bootcamp.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Apply Online
Submit your detailed application form via the F6S portal by September 30, 2026.
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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शुरू करने से पहले प्रश्न देखें
इस कार्यक्रम के आवेदन फ़ॉर्म में पूछे जाने वाले सभी प्रश्न डाउनलोड करें, ताकि पोर्टल खोलने से पहले आप अपने उत्तर ऑफ़लाइन तैयार कर सकें।
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अपने दस्तावेज़ तैयार करें
चेकलिस्ट के हर दस्तावेज़ को एक ही फ़ोल्डर में तैयार रखें। दस्तावेज़ों की कमी आवेदन खारिज होने का सबसे बड़ा कारण है।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What kind of funding is offered?
The Greenovation Circularity Challenge offers a share of a ₹20 Lakh non-dilutive prize pool for winners. Additionally, high-potential cohort graduates can access follow-on funding support of up to ₹4 Crore through the EarthON Blended Finance Platform and GreenovatiON Fund.
Who is eligible to apply for this challenge?
The challenge is open to registered startups, SMEs, and social enterprises across India that are less than 10 years old. Applicants must have full-time founders and solutions that are at a prototype, pilot-tested, or market-ready stage, focusing on plastic, textile, or food circularity.
What are the key focus areas of the challenge?
The challenge is structured around three action pillars: Plastic (recovery, reuse, recycling of plastic waste), Textile (extending textile life and value recovery), and Food (transforming food waste into economic and environmental value). All solutions must align with one of these circularity themes.
What kind of support will participants receive?
Beyond the cash prize, participants will receive a 2-day residential bootcamp for capacity building, mentorship from industry experts, opportunities for pilots and partnerships, direct access to investors and policymakers, and global ecosystem visibility. Selected graduates can also access significant follow-on funding and investment support.
Is there a specific application deadline?
Yes, applications for the Greenovation Circularity Challenge are open until September 30, 2026. Interested applicants should ensure their submissions are completed by this date.
What is the overall timeline for the challenge?
The challenge officially launched on August 14, 2026, with webinars scheduled throughout August and September. The application deadline is September 30, 2026, followed by screening, evaluation, and bootcamp attendee announcements in October. A virtual accelerator program will run from November 3-20, 2026, culminating in a 2-day residential bootcamp and the Grand Finale on November 25, 2026.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
