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CFAs: Climate Tech Incubator Student Launchpad Program Season 2 (India)

Issued by MBRDI and T-Hub. · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

Published
17 Oct 2026
Reference
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Location
India
Sector
Education & Training

At a glance

MBRDI and T-Hub. in India has published a funding call in education & training: “CFAs: Climate Tech Incubator Student Launchpad Program Season 2 (India)”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. Quote reference cfas-climate-tech-incubator-student-launchpad-program-season-2-india in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 131 open education & training notices in India on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The MBRDI Climate Tech Incubator: Student Launchpad Program, a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and T-Hub, invites students to transform their innovative ideas into climate tech prototypes. The program offers mentorship, grants up to ₹50,000 per team, and access to prototyping workshops. Applications are open until 15 November 2026. The Climate Tech Incubator: Student Launchpad Program aims to empower students to tackle pressing climate and mobility challenges. The 12-week acceleration program combines mentorship, workshops, and innovation grants to help participants develop impactful technologies for a sustainable future. Participants receive up to ₹50,000 per team for prototype development expenses, covering materials and components. The program also offers: The program focuses on four climate tech sub-themes: This program is crucial for students aspiring to contribute to climate solutions. By providing resources and guidance, it helps translate innovative ideas into practical, sustainable technologies that can address global environmental challenges. What is the Climate Tech Launchpad Program? The program is an intensive incubator initiative for student innovators to create prototypes addressing climate challenges, offered by MBRDI and T-Hub. Who can apply? Students in engineering, environmental science, design, or related fields from Bengaluru or Pune, India. What does the program involve? The program includes bootcamps, mentorship, workshops, maker lab access, and a final Demo Day. How are participants selected? Selection is based on problem-solution alignment, innovation potential, team strength, and the feasibility of developing a working prototype. What is the ₹50K Innovation Grant? It’s a grant for prototype development expenses, disbursed on a reimbursement basis against verified prototype milestones. Eligible students should review the official guidelines and complete their applications by the deadline. Joining the Climate Tech Incubator can be a significant step in contributing to sustainable technological advancements.

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