Accelerator
MC²+ + IGNITE 2026 – Energy Innovation & Startup Incubation Program
Apply by Aug 31, 2026
Application Closed
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
- 🗓️ Application submission — Submit the application before August 31, 2026
- 📄 Supporting documents — Provide supporting documents and pitch materials as requested
- 🏢 Participation in evaluation — Shortlisted applicants may proceed to evaluation, mentorship, incubation, or pilot stages
Target Region
India
Target Sector
Energy, CleanTech, ClimateTech, DeepTech
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