Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP
C-CAMP's Centre of Excellence backs bio-based climate innovations in environment, health, and agriculture with funding, incubation, and mentoring.
- Funding amount
- Varies by program
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) (Incubator)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Idea · Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action is run by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) under its Bio for Climate Initiative, in partnership with Ashraya Hastha Trust (AHT). This platform discovers, fosters, finances, mentors, implements, and scales bio-based climate solutions.
The programme targets innovations at the intersection of climate change with environment, healthcare, and agriculture, using biological sciences to address root causes of climate change while reducing its societal effects. Key focus areas include cutting greenhouse gas emissions and carbon load via biotechnology, building climate-resilient and climate-friendly healthcare systems, and advancing climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture.
Selected startups receive equity investment, incubation at C-CAMP, mentorship, validation, deployment, and scaling support to propel biology-led innovations that boost climate resilience in India and globally.
Highlights
- Equity funding + full incubation at C-CAMP for bio-based climate startups
- Focus on biotech innovations in environment, healthcare, and agriculture
- Access to C-CAMP's lab infrastructure and mentorship network
- Support from ideation to revenue stage
- Rolling applications with no fixed deadline
Who can apply
Startups, innovators, and early-stage ventures developing bio-based or biotechnology-driven climate solutions are eligible. Solutions must address climate challenges in environment, healthcare, or agriculture, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation, climate resilience, or climate adaptation. Founders building technologies grounded in biological sciences are preferred. Applicants must be willing to engage in mentorship, incubation, validation, and deployment activities supported by C-CAMP. There are no state-specific restrictions, and DPIIT or MSME registration is not required. Startups at any stage—idea, product, or revenue—can apply.
Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage working in climate energy ev, health pharma biotech and agri food rural. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Idea · Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
Selected startups receive equity investment and incubation support at C-CAMP. Benefits include:
- Mentorship from domain experts
- Access to C-CAMP's biotech laboratory infrastructure
- Market connect and regulatory support
- Validation and deployment assistance
- Scaling support
About the provider
Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP is offered by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), a startup incubator. It is delivered directly by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) as a equity. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Applicants submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) detailing their climate solution. The C-CAMP Centre of Excellence team and domain experts review applications. Shortlisted innovators may be invited for discussions, evaluation, or presentations. Selected solutions then receive support through funding, incubation, mentoring, validation, and deployment pathways.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP, 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.
Who this is best for
Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP is best suited for idea, product and revenue-stage climate energy ev, health pharma biotech and agri food rural startups in India seeking an equity investment. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding is offered?
The funding amount varies based on the startup's needs and the investment decision of the programme.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline and you can apply at any time.
Which startups are eligible?
Startups at any stage—idea, product, or revenue—are eligible, as long as they are developing bio-based or biotechnology-driven solutions for climate challenges in environment, healthcare, or agriculture.
Is the programme limited to specific states?
No, startups from anywhere in India can apply.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
No, DPIIT or MSME registration is not required to apply.
Does the programme take equity?
Yes, this is an equity programme where C-CAMP invests in exchange for a stake in the startup.
What documents are needed to apply?
You need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) detailing your climate solution. No specific list of additional documents is provided.
How do I apply?
You can apply by submitting the Expression of Interest form available via the provided Office 365 link.
What sectors does the programme focus on?
The programme focuses on climate, energy/EV, health/pharma/biotech, and agriculture/food/rural sectors.
Who is eligible to apply for Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP?
Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage working in climate energy ev, health pharma biotech and agri food rural. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
Who offers Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP?
Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP is offered by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), a startup incubator. It is provided as an investment.
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