ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2

The ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad is an incubation and acceleration initiative designed to foster innovation in sustainable solutions. It is a collaborative effort between the Pernod Ricard India Foundation and the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur. This program, specifically Cohort 2, is supported by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding. Its core mission is to identify and nurture tech-driven startups that are developing impactful solutions for plastic waste management and advancing the circular economy. The launchpad aims to empower ventures that address critical environmental challenges related to plastic pollution.

• Grants of ₹8,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 available.
• Focus on plastic waste management and circular economy solutions.
• Supported by Pernod Ricard India Foundation and SIIC IIT Kanpur.
• Open to startups at any stage of development.
• CSR-backed incubation and acceleration program.

The ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad is open to startups at any stage of development. Applicants must be focused on creating innovative solutions within the circular economy or addressing plastic waste reduction. The program specifically targets ventures with tech-driven solutions in these critical areas.

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Applications for ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 are open and the current deadline is Closes in 4d (10 Jun 2026). Applications are closing soon, so prepare your documents early. Deadlines can change — always reconfirm on the official source before submitting.

Selected startups receive a grant ranging from ₹8,00,000 to ₹12,00,000. As an incubation program, participants also benefit from the structured support and resources provided by SIIC IIT Kanpur, including milestone-based incubation at the IIT Kanpur campus.

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 is offered by Pernod Ricard India Foundation, a corporate programme. It is delivered directly by Pernod Ricard India Foundation as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

The selection process for the ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad involves several stages. Initially, all submitted applications undergo a thorough screening and evaluation by the dedicated program team at SIIC IIT Kanpur. Startups that are successfully shortlisted from this initial review are then invited to present their solutions to an expert jury committee for external evaluation. Following the final selection decisions, a due diligence process is conducted, after which the chosen startups are formally onboarded. The incubation phase then commences, which is milestone-based and takes place at the IIT Kanpur campus.

Before you apply to ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹8L – ₹12L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.