Energy, Sustainability, Climate Change & Blue Economy
Energy, Sustainability, Climate Change & Blue Economy highlights India's clean energy transition alongside sustainable ocean resource utilization - from renewable generation, storage, and the hydrogen economy to offshore energy, marine biotechnology, and ocean conservation. Open to startups in renewable energy, carbon capture, climate adaptation, aquaculture technology, and marine solution providers. TRL 3 to 9 solutions demonstrating scalability, market readiness, and global applicability in decarbonization, climate resilience, and ocean sustainability are encouraged.
Representative Focus AreaS
Renewable energy ventures (solar, wind, hydro, hydrogen, bioenergy including ethanol, methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, geothermal)
Smart energy companies using AI/IoT for demand management, microgrids, and energy optimization
Climate adaptation startups focusing on resilient infrastructure, cooling solutions, and agricultural sustainability
Carbon markets, circularity, and decarbonization solution providers
Energy storage and battery technology companies
Offshore renewable energy system developers (wind, wave, tidal)
Sustainable aquaculture and fisheries technology companies
Marine biotechnology and blue pharmaceuticals developers
Ocean monitoring and marine data collection service providers
Maritime logistics and port technology solution companies
Ocean cleanup and marine pollution control technology providers
BI 2026 Cohort
