Climate Action Entrepreneurship Incubation
A programme by Surge Impact Foundation (Surge Impact Foundation)
The foundation's flagship incubation programme for early-stage climate ventures, with two cohorts finished and a third under way.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage founders building climate adaptation, mitigation or climate justice solutions, anywhere in India. |
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| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About Climate Action Entrepreneurship Incubation
Surge Impact Foundation's main incubation programme backs early-stage ventures working on climate adaptation, mitigation and climate justice. Two cohorts have completed and a third is running; 17 entrepreneurs from across India have been supported so far. The foundation publishes no open call, no form and no deadline for it, so founders are asked to write in and ask when the next cohort opens.
What you get
- Personalised coaching and expert mentorship
- Leadership development
- Peer learning alongside the rest of the cohort
- Access to the foundation's network of advisors and partners
Who can apply
- Founders building climate adaptation, mitigation or climate justice solutions
- Ventures at an early stage
- Anywhere in India — the foundation states no state or city restriction
- No incorporation requirement, revenue threshold or category gate is stated
How selection works: not published. The foundation describes its approach as finding people and ideas with real potential for impact, then coaching, mentoring and funding them through the early stages.
How to apply: there is no form. Write to the foundation at sif@surgeimpact.org, say what you are building and what stage you are at, and ask whether a cohort is open.