Climate & Energy Startup Grants in India

Funding for climate, clean-energy and EV startups in India — grants backing decarbonisation, renewables, mobility and sustainability founders, including mission-linked government programmes.

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₹3L – ₹5LRange
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

Equity-free grant of ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for Andhra Pradesh-based startups and MSMEs, combined with a 4-week intensive sprint to develop an AI prototype.

Ap Build GrantRtih
Closes in 12d (14 Jun 2026)View
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₹21L – ₹4.2CrRange
by 888VC

GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC

The GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC is an AI-powered accelerator program for pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, offering investments starting from ₹20.8 Lakhs.

AcceleratorEquity
Rolling — always openView
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₹10LUp to
by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

The Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 offers up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding for early-stage startups focusing on deeptech, energy, agritech, and healthtech.

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Closes in 8d (10 Jun 2026)View

Frequently asked questions

What founders ask about climate & energy funding.

Are there dedicated climate-tech grants?
Yes — energy, environment and EV missions run targeted schemes, alongside general deeptech and early-stage grants a climate startup can win.
Do climate grants prioritise impact metrics?
Frequently — emissions saved, energy generated or adoption are weighted in selection. Each programme's focus is on its page.