Incubation

EcoHub.IN Incubation (Cohort 1, FY 2026-27)

A programme by EcoHub.IN

Six-month in-person incubation in Hyderabad with mentorship, a monthly honorarium and non-dilutive catalytic funding for early-stage climate, pollution and circularity businesses.

At a glance

Best forEarly-stage climate, pollution and circularity businesses with a working MVP and a founding team
StageMVP, Growth
DurationSix months
FormatIn person
CostNo equity
Grant supportFor selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant.
Run withRe Sustainability Group, Foundation for Resilience Actions

About EcoHub.IN Incubation (Cohort 1, FY 2026-27)

Cohort 1 applications closed 22 July 2026. The six-month in-person programme runs from October 2026 to March 2027 and is aimed at early-stage Small and Growing Businesses that already have a working MVP.

What you get

  • Upskilling for technical, business and leadership skills
  • An upscaling platform for the move to commercial success
  • Mentoring from practitioners who have taken pilots to commercial deployment
  • Investment readiness and introductions to investors
  • A monthly honorarium for the six months, and possible non-dilutive catalytic funding
  • A designated workspace in Hyderabad
  • Access to the alumni community after the programme

Who can apply

  • Indian startups and founders, with the enterprise registered in India or in the process of registration
  • A working MVP, deployed or ready for deployment
  • A founding team and a commercial scale ambition
  • A real climate, pollution or circularity problem

How selection works: the Foundation for Resilience Actions reviews each Pitch Application Form and decides at its sole discretion. It does not have to give reasons for non-selection.

How to apply: log in or create an account at the apply page, then complete the Pitch Application Form. The site has not published a date for the next cohort.

Where to apply

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