Spark Cohort 13: Sustainability & Climate Tech at AIC GGSIPU
By AIC GGSIPU
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12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage sustainability and climate tech startups, offering expert mentorship, prototyping access, investor connects, free co-working and lab access, a 7-week exte…
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC GGSIPU
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Private Limited company registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC GGSIPU. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Spark Program at Atal Incubation Centre – GGSIPU is a fast-paced, high-impact pre-incubation and early acceleration platform designed to support early-stage ventures building innovative, future-ready solutions. Each cohort focuses on a specific theme, bringing in domain experts, investors, partners, and mentors to help startups grow faster and more efficiently.
Spark Cohort 13 focuses on Sustainability & Climate Tech, supporting startups working in areas such as Alternate Energy and Green Tech, Sustainable AgriTech, Circularity and Waste Management, and other allied climate-focused sectors. This 12-week hybrid accelerator equips founders with prototyping access, expert mentorship, investor connects, business support, and market visibility.
Startups also receive free co-working and prototyping lab access, an extended 7-week fundraising support phase, exposure to digital marketing campaigns, and opportunities for long-term incubation with AIC GGSIPU. Expected funding opportunities range from $50K to $500K through investor pitches and partnerships.
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Grant providers
AIC GGSIPU Foundation is the Atal Incubation Centre attached to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi. The university established it under the auspices of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, and it is registered as a Section 8…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Expected funding opportunities ranging from $50K to $500K via investor pitches and partnerships (not a direct grant amount). The program itself is equity-free with respect to incubation? not specified.
How to apply
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- 1
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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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of Spark Cohort 13?
The program is a 12-week hybrid accelerator, followed by an extended 7-week fundraising support phase.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Startups must be registered as a Private Limited Company, at pre-seed to seed stage with a viable MVP and early traction. Promising pre-revenue startups may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Strong founder commitment to attend all sessions is required.
What kind of support does the program provide?
Startups receive prototyping access, expert mentorship, investor connects, business support, market visibility, free co-working and prototyping lab access, and exposure to digital marketing campaigns. The program also offers opportunities for long-term incubation with AIC GGSIPU.
Is the program focused on any specific sector?
Yes, Cohort 13 focuses on Sustainability & Climate Tech, including Alternate Energy and Green Tech, Sustainable AgriTech, Circularity and Waste Management, and other allied climate-focused sectors.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
