The climate emergency demands bold action and innovative solutions. Are you the change-maker/technovator we've been waiting for?
The Climate Tech Challenge, a partnership between nasscom Foundation and Cadence, leverages technology and social innovation to address the climate crisis. Building on nasscom Foundation's 20-year legacy of TechForGood, we're accelerating climate-based innovations for a sustainable future. Together, we empower climate change innovators with resources, expertise, and opportunities to drive lasting impact.
Join the Climate Tech Challenge, where visionary startups harness cutting-edge tech to tackle pressing environmental needs.
each will receive Rs. 10,00,000
Each of the final two startups will be awarded a CSR Grant of ₹10 lakhs.
The nasscom Foundation and Cadence are committed to empowering social entrepreneurs who leverage technology for positive change. As part of this initiative, each of the final two startups will receive a ₹10 lakhs CSR Grant, along with mentoring support, to help them connect with key stakeholders and deploy their solutions in an impact-centric manner.
The entity must be a private limited company, partnership firm, or LLP and not older than 10 years from its incorporation or registration date.
The startup’s annual turnover must not have exceeded ₹100 crores in any financial year since its incorporation.
The startup should be developing new or significantly improved products, processes, or services with high growth and scalability potential, particularly in employment or wealth creation.
The enterprise must not be a split or reconstruction of an existing business.
The startup must have a recognition certificate from DPIIT to be officially recognized under the Startup India scheme.
Startups will apply via an online portal.
Two innovators would be chosen as the finalist Based on market potential, impact, and regulatory compliance.
Round 2 Jury Round : Startups that applied through the online portal will be narrowed down to the top 10. In Round 2, these 10 startups will present their pitches to a jury for final selection.
Innovations that promote the generation and use of renewable energy sources.
Technologies that enhance energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
Solutions that tackle waste management through recycling or upcycling.
Innovations that prevent significant greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle.
Technologies directly focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
