EcoInnovate Grant
A programme by ASPIRE-TBI, University of Hyderabad
Between intakes. ASPIRE's sustainability grant with HDFC Bank Parivartan, for startups in sustainable chemistry, the circular economy, waste valorization and alternative proteins.
At a glance
| Best for | Indian-registered startups and innovators with a product at minimum viable product stage or later, and MSMEs seeking help with scaling, quality assurance or regulatory compliance. |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Free |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | HDFC Bank Parivartan |
About EcoInnovate Grant
ASPIRE runs EcoInnovate with HDFC Bank Parivartan, the bank's corporate social responsibility programme. ASPIRE says it was one of sixteen incubators selected for Parivartan grants in the scheme's eighth edition, and signed the agreement at its foundation day in February 2025. The published application window ran from 22 January to 7 February 2025, so this call has closed — the page still shows an open banner, which contradicts its own dates. Treat it as a programme to watch rather than one you can apply to today.
What you get
- Mentorship, business guidance and go-to-market help, alongside grant support for selected startups.
Who can apply
- Startups and innovators with a technology or product at minimum viable product stage or later.
- Indian-registered startups with at least 51 per cent Indian ownership.
- A team with real domain expertise, a clear product-market fit and insight from talking to customers.
- Preference for startups with early traction through revenue or earlier funding.
- MSMEs wanting support with scaling, quality assurance or regulatory compliance are also invited.
- Solutions that are ready to deploy, or can launch soon.
Themes: sustainable chemistry, circular economy, waste valorization and smart alternate proteins.
How to apply: through the HDFC Parivartan application link on ASPIRE's EcoInnovate page, when the next call opens.
Where to apply
Other ASPIRE-TBI, University of Hyderabad programmes
- ASPIRE-TBI incubationYear-round intake for pharma, biotech and renewable energy ventures wanting lab space, equipment and mentoring on the University of Hyderabad campus.
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme at ASPIREASPIRE is listed as a Startup India Seed Fund incubator, for proof of concept through to market entry.
- ASPIRE Pre-Incubation ProgramFor University of Hyderabad students, researchers and alumni only: space, consumables and mentoring to take an idea towards a venture.