Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center
A CSR grant by Envalior India and Venture Center providing up to ₹10 lakhs for early-stage sustainability innovations.
- Funding amount
- ₹10L (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Venture Center (Incubator)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Envalior Sustainability Program is a CSR grant initiative by Envalior India Pvt. Ltd., executed in collaboration with Venture Center. The program is designed to nurture and support early-stage technology ideas and innovators working on sustainability solutions. It offers grant funding of either up to ₹5 lakhs or up to ₹10 lakhs per grantee, with a project duration of 6 months. The funds can be used for prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and market exploration. The focus areas include Clean Energy, Climate Action, Circular Economy, Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCUS), and Green/Sustainable Mobility. Beyond financial support, the program provides access to a network of mentors, investors, and other service partners to help ventures grow. This initiative is particularly valuable for early-stage innovators looking to validate and advance their sustainability-focused technologies.
Highlights
- Grant funding up to ₹5 lakhs or ₹10 lakhs per grantee
- 6-month project duration for prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and market exploration
- Focus areas: Clean Energy, Climate Action, Circular Economy, CCUS, Green/Sustainable Mobility
- Open to both companies and early-stage individual innovators
- Access to mentors, investors, and service partners
- Must become an incubatee of Venture Center if selected
Who can apply
Applicants can be either a company or an early-stage individual innovator. If a company, it must be registered under the Indian Companies Act, 2013, with at least 51% of the capital beneficially owned by resident Indian citizens. Individual applicants must be the Project Leader and meet the following requirements: at least 18 years of age, an Indian citizen, willing to pursue the project full-time (no other concurrent long-term academic or research commitments during the 6-month project), and have completed basic undergraduate training in natural sciences, engineering, or medicine. The proposed technology idea must be sound, innovative, with significant commercial and social potential, should have IP potential, and must not be pure software development or pure academic research. The applicant and Project Leader must not have received another grant for the same objective and scope. If selected, the applicant must become an incubatee of Venture Center for the entire project duration.
Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center 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 grantees receive grant funding of up to ₹5 lakhs or up to ₹10 lakhs. The funds support prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and market exploration over a 6-month period. Additionally, grantees gain access to a network of mentors, investors, and other service partners to support venture growth.
About the provider
Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center is offered by Venture Center, a startup incubator. It is delivered directly by Venture Center as a grant. 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
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by Venture Center's Program Oversight Committee (POC). Shortlisted candidates are invited to present their project proposal to the POC. Selected grantees are then informed by Venture Center.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center, 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
Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹10L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding is provided under the Envalior Sustainability Program?
The program offers grant funding of up to ₹5 lakhs or up to ₹10 lakhs per grantee.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is not specified in the available information.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include companies registered under the Indian Companies Act, 2013 with at least 51% Indian ownership, or early-stage individual innovators who meet the Project Leader criteria (Indian citizen, at least 18 years old, full-time commitment, and basic undergraduate training in natural sciences/engineering/medicine).
What types of projects are funded?
Projects must focus on sustainability solutions in areas such as Clean Energy, Climate Action, Circular Economy, Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCUS), or Green/Sustainable Mobility. The technology should be innovative, have commercial and social potential, and possess IP potential. Pure software development or pure academic research is not eligible.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
The eligibility criteria do not mention DPIIT or MSME registration as a requirement.
Does the program take equity in return for the grant?
No, this is a grant program and does not take equity. Grants are non-dilutive.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants need to submit a CV/Resume, a presentation about the business venture, and a project proposal with a milestone and budget breakup for 6 months.
How do I apply?
Fill out the online application form via the provided Google Form link, and then email the required documents to csr_edc@venturecenter.co.in.
What is the selection process?
Applications are reviewed by Venture Center's Program Oversight Committee (POC). Shortlisted candidates are invited to present their proposal to the POC, and final grantees are informed by Venture Center.
Can I apply if I have already received another grant for the same project?
No, the applicant and Project Leader must not have received another grant for the same objective and scope of the project.
Who offers Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center?
Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center is offered by Venture Center, a startup incubator. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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