1st Call for Validation of Field-Ready Climate Solutions
C-CAMP, with support from Ashraya Hastha Trust, invites Indian startups with field-ready climate solutions at TRL 6 or above to participate in joint validation projects. Selected startups can receive up to ₹50 lakh in validation support, along with ecosystem support to enable partnerships, adoption and scale-up.
About this event
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), through its Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action and with support from Ashraya Hastha Trust, has launched a call to support Indian startups moving climate innovations from technology development to real-world validation and market adoption. The programme focuses on solutions at the intersection of climate change and biology across three themes: Climate & Environment, Climate & Health, and Climate & Agriculture. Eligible startups must be registered in India and have a market-ready or near-market-ready technology at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above. Preference will be given to technologies with necessary regulatory clearances, wherever applicable. Selected startups can receive support of up to ₹50 lakh for collaborative pilot and validation projects with C-CAMP. The projects aim to generate real-world evidence of impact and support future adoption and scale-up. Additional ecosystem support includes access to C-CAMP’s network of government and industry stakeholders. The selection process comprises online application and primary screening, an initial virtual pitch, a final pitch before an expert committee, and due diligence before final approval.