MC²+ + IGNITE 2026 – Energy Innovation & Startup Incubation Program

About

The MC²+ + IGNITE 2026 program supports energy startups and innovators in India by providing access to funding, technical mentorship, and real-world pilot environments to accelerate their technologies towards commercialization.

Benefits

• 💰Funding opportunities
  Access to funding opportunities for energy innovations
• 🏭PSU pilots
  Opportunity to test technologies in real-world industrial environments
• 🧑‍🏫 Technical mentorship
  Mentorship from energy-sector experts
• 🤝Industry collaboration
  Opportunities for prototype development and validation
• 🌐Networking
  Networking with startups, researchers, academia, and industry experts

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups developing solutions for India's energy ecosystem
• Technology-driven ventures with potential industrial applications
• Innovations capable of progressing towards prototype validation, piloting or commercialization
• Solutions addressing energy, sustainability, or industrial challenges

Participation Commitments

• Submit the application before August 31, 2026.
• Provide supporting documents and pitch materials as requested.
• Shortlisted applicants may proceed to evaluation, mentorship, incubation, or pilot stages.

Target Sector

Energy, CleanTech, ClimateTech, DeepTech

Target Location

India