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Calling all climate-tech innovators to be a part of this one-of-its-kind initiative brought to you by Avaana Capital in collaboration with Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, and NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission Official . This Grand Challenge is set to identify and empower Startups in the below-mentioned streams: 1. Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonization 2. Mobility and Supply Chains 3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems 4. Built Environment 5. Water and Solid Waste Management 6. Next-Generation Materials (Packaging, Goods, Furniture, Textiles, Inks & Dyes) iCreate #energy#mobility#sustainable#agri#innovation

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗮-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮-𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜 𝗔𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗴 𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 Be a part of this one-of-its-kind initiative to identify and support Climate-tech Startups that will propel India’s transition to a net-zero future. And avail the opportunity to garner mentorship from industry leaders, networking with key stakeholders, monetary benefits and recognition, and much more. This Grand Challenge is open for all the climate-tech entrepreneurs and startups from the below-mentioned streams: 1. Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonisation 2. Mobility and Supply Chains 3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems 4. Built Environment 5. Water and Solid Waste Management 6. Next-Generation Materials (Packaging, Goods, Furniture, Textiles, Inks & Dyes) These themes will cut across Digital Innovation (Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Technology), and/or Manufacturing Innovation. If you are a climate innovator innovating and building for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience landscape, apply for the Grand Challenge now! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gfBxKT8t Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Avaana Capital | Atal Innovation Mission Official | Nestle India | NetApp | RMI India | Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) | Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) | I-Venture @ ISB | The Good Food Institute India | iCreate | T-Hub #StartupIndia #DPIIT #Challenge #ApplyNow #IndianStartups

The “#𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬” campaign aims to spotlight the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, celebrating the resilience, innovation, and impact of startups across diverse domains. Our motto: “𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.” Introducing Temperate Technologies - Temperate Technologies offers ColdEasy, an energy-efficient and cost-effective cold storage solution that transforms any space into a cold room. It extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by 3-5 times, decreases weight loss by up to 70%, and accommodates various produce in one storage area. With just 4 units of power per day, ColdEasy can cool up to 2,000 kg of fruits and vegetables. It guarantees no crop chilling damage and eliminates condensation when produce is removed. By minimizing food wastage, boosting farmer revenues, enhancing food security, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ColdEasy is a sustainable choice. Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Krishan Kumar Singh | Jeet V. | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | Atal Innovation Mission Official | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) | Startup India | Invest India | iDEX Defence Innovation Organization | Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath | Surya Kant | Vishal Singhal | #MeitY #MeitYStartupHub #DigitalIndia #MyGov #ViksitBharat2047 #Startup #Technology #Agriculture #TIDE

Avaana Capital, in collaboration with Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade with NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission Official launches the Avaana-Startup India Grand Challenge for ClimateTech Innovation 2024-25 on National Startup Day. As the only challenge of its kind in India, this initiative aims to identify and propel breakthrough climate-tech solutions that will drive India’s transition to a net-zero future. With climate change disrupting economies, food security, water availability, and energy access, technology-driven innovation is critical to scaling climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience Building on this vision, the Grand Challenge aims to identify and support entrepreneurs innovating in climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience to aid India and the world transition to net zero. We invite applications across the following 6 streams: - Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonization - Mobility and Supply Chains - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems - Built Environment - Water and Solid Waste Management - Next-Generation Materials (Packaging, Goods, Furniture, Textiles, Inks & Dyes) After successfully uniting the climate ecosystem during our last edition, we received 400+ applications across India. We look forward to empowering entrepreneurs building for climate action. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gfBxKT8t #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateTech  #GrandChallenge Anjali Bansal Swapna Gupta Sandeep Singhal Shruti Srivastava Rahul Bhapkar Prasad Ghadi Kashmira Contractor Srishti Parikh Vatsal Dusad Dr. Aastha Paliwal Mridula Ramesh Rishubh Malpani  S Ramadorai AN Roy Tsega Gebreyes Bobby Parikh Nestle India Saint-Gobain Research India NetApp Excellerator RMI India Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation I-Venture @ ISB The Good Food Institute India iCreate T-Hub Impact Investors Council (IIC) ACT NOW Venture Studio

#Update BioCompute Inc, a DNA-based data storage start-up, won India's largest non-equity climate entrepreneurship grant worth INR 3.1 million at SusCrunch 2024, organized by The Sustainability Mafia . The grant, offered jointly by PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani (PIEDS) and SusMafia, aims to position the start-up at the forefront of combating climate change globally. Priya Shah, General Partner of Theia Ventures, highlighted their goal to catalyze USD 100 million in investments into Indian climate tech start-ups by 2030. The summit also featured pitches from 10 other promising, investment-ready climate action start-ups in India, poised for significant growth through large-scale implementations of their solutions. Read the story: https://ow.ly/SZjS50SmXPz Kuldeep Jain, Founder and MD, CleanMax #BioCompute #DNAStorage #SusCrunch2024 #SustainabilityMafia #PIEDS #SusMafia #TheiaVentures #ClimateEntrepreneurship #ClimateTech #ClimateAction

India's biotech ecosystem has experienced a phenomenal transformation over the past decade. The number of biotech startups has  increased from just 50 in 2014 to 9,000 in 2024, driving the bioeconomy from US$10 billion to US$130 billion, with the sector expected to reach US$300 billion by 2030. With its Net Zero by 2070 pledge, India is setting global benchmarks for innovation and green growth, and is on track to becoming the third-largest economy. Key initiatives like the BioE3 Biotechnology Policy, the Green Hydrogen Mission, and the Deep Sea Mission are also leveraging the country’s focus on biodiversity and sustainability goals. Against this backdrop, IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network) is empowering startups in the biotech and sustainability space, ensuring they have the resources and mentorship needed to thrive and contribute to India’s growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTNafhgi #Biotechnology #Innovation #Startups #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #IANetwork

Dear Innovators/entrepreneur, Greetings from i-Hub Gujarat ! We hope this message finds you well. We’re excited to share about the “NatureTech for Bharat”, an initiative by CSRBOX , in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay , Impact Accelerator, and iHub. This prestigious event will bring together over 2,500 delegates from 1,500+ organizations, including CSRs, government bodies, and NGOs. The summit will feature over 230 dynamic speakers and 100+ exhibitors, providing an unparalleled platform for driving positive change and sparking innovation within the CSR and sustainability ecosystem. As part of ICES, we are thrilled to introduce the NatureTech for Bharat Contest, an initiative designed to recognise and promote transformative solutions in environmental sustainability. *This contest is focused on innovations in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Natural Resource Management (NRM), with special attention to areas like Climate Education, Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture, Water Management, Urban Resilience, and Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM). Benefits for the Startup/Organisation As a winner in NatureTech for Bharat, your startup/organisation could benefit from: ● Direct Access to the India CSR and ESG Summit 2024 ● Exhibition & Display Space at the India CSR & ESG Summit. ● Spotlight Presentation Opportunities ● Business Opportunities with CSRBOX ● Equity Funding Discussions with CSRBOX ● Recognition and Certification ● Social Media and Promotional Support Please Note: The process is a non-monetized, application-based model designed to recognize high-caliber, impactful, and innovative solutions. To maintain the integrity and objectivity of the process, each application will undergo screening followed by jury rounds. We have launched the event on 8th August and would greatly appreciate your participation in the contest. How to Get Involved? To learn more about the contest, visit our website here. To apply directly, apply now-> https://lnkd.in/dmVR6Jwn Here’s a glimpse of last year’s Summit-> https://lnkd.in/dCJ4SZgW M Nagarajan Bhomik Shah Swapnil Sinha Mittu Tigi Shamit Shrivastav Lavina Parikh Akash Sangani Rudra Thaker Nikhil Suthar Nishit Sharma Kesha Yadav Prakruti Mukul Vaibhav Vinay Toshniwal Jaxay Shah Chintan Oza Chintan Bakshi Amit Parikh Apoorva Bhayani

Reposting for climate startups in my network. Great opportunity : Please look into this challenge launched by Avaana Capital across - Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonization; Mobility and Supply Chains; Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems; Built Environment; Water and Solid Waste Management; Next-Generation Materials (Packaging, Goods, Furniture, Textiles, Inks & Dyes)

India's biotechnology sector has achieved remarkable milestones over the past decade. Growing from just 50 startups in 2014 to an impressive 9,000 in 2024, this thriving ecosystem highlights the nation’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The bioeconomy’s exponential growth—from US$10 billion in 2014 to US$130 billion in 2024—is a testament to strategic policymaking and forward-thinking initiatives. India is steadily positioning itself as a global leader in biotechnology and sustainable development, and the sector is projected to reach US$300 billion by 2030. With a pledge to achieve Net Zero by 2070 and a proactive approach to addressing climate, our nation is reinforcing its leadership on the global stage. As India aspires to become the third-largest economy in the world, IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network) will continue to support the biotech startups playing a pivotal role in driving sustainable economic growth. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gC2aDZ9F #Biotechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #Bioeconomy #IndiaLeadership #EconomicGrowth

Investors talk about moonshots, but what about problem-first investing? 🤔 - Water Scarcity: Startups like Uravu Labs are developing atmospheric water generators. - Affordable Elderly Care: Emoha Elder Care is leveraging tech to address India’s aging population. - Reverse Logistics: Karma Recycling processes electronic waste, reducing environmental impact. 💬 What’s a problem you think Indian startups should focus on solving? #angel #investing #capxly