As the world inches closer to the climate brink, India’s ClimateTech startups are emerging as powerful change agents, developing innovative solutions to fight the climate crisis. With India being the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, the urgency for climate-positive innovation has never been higher. From clean energy and sustainable mobility to carbon capture, agritech, and circular economy models, Indian ClimateTech startups are rewriting the rulebook on sustainability and resilience.
Let’s explore how India’s green innovators are helping shape a more sustainable future—one idea, one breakthrough, and one startup at a time.
Why ClimateTech Is Booming in India
The ClimateTech wave in India is being powered by a perfect storm of factors:
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Government incentives and policy push, including schemes like FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles), National Electric Mobility Mission, and renewable energy subsidies.
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A huge domestic market for clean energy, waste management, electric mobility, and sustainable agriculture.
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Rising investor interest in ESG and sustainability-focused funds.
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A new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs focused on solving India-specific climate challenges.
India’s unique climate vulnerabilities—from erratic monsoons to rising sea levels—demand hyper-local innovations, and these startups are answering the call.
Top ClimateTech Startups in India Leading the Change
1. Ola Electric
Ola Electric is leading India’s e-mobility movement by creating affordable and smart electric scooters. Its gigafactory ambitions could transform India into a global EV manufacturing hub.
2. Log9 Materials
A Bengaluru-based startup developing fast-charging EV batteries and aluminum fuel cells designed specifically for Indian conditions—high heat, humidity, and long distances.
3. Carbon Clean
Headquartered in the UK with strong Indian roots, Carbon Clean specializes in industrial carbon capture technology. It enables factories to trap CO₂ at scale without halting production.
4. Pi Green Innovations
A Pune-based startup with a proprietary technology for retro-fit emission control devices, Pi Green filters out over 80% of PM2.5 from diesel generators and other legacy machines.
5. Chakr Innovation
This Delhi-based startup turns diesel soot into printer ink using their patented Chakr Shield technology, which captures over 90% of particulate matter from exhaust fumes.
6. Ather Energy
A frontrunner in smart electric scooters, Ather is building a clean and connected two-wheeler future with performance, range, and charging infrastructure at its core.
7. String Bio
String Bio uses synthetic biology to convert methane emissions into protein-rich animal feed, reducing both GHG emissions and agricultural dependence on imported feed.
8. Oorja Energy
Specializing in energy efficiency for buildings, Oorja’s retrofitting solutions for air conditioning and ventilation reduce power consumption by up to 30%.
9. Yulu
With its fleet of smart e-bikes, Yulu is transforming urban mobility, making last-mile commute clean, affordable, and data-driven.
10. GreenJoules
This startup creates drop-in biofuels from waste biomass, helping industries like aviation and shipping transition away from fossil fuels without changing infrastructure.
Investment Trends in Indian ClimateTech
According to a 2024 Climate Collective India report:
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Over $2 billion was invested in Indian ClimateTech startups in 2023–24 alone.
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Electric mobility and energy storage attracted the lion’s share of the funding.
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Agritech, circular economy, and carbon removal are fast-emerging as hot sectors.
VCs like Blume Ventures, Aavishkaar Capital, Sequoia India, and impact funds like Omnivore and Acumen have made multiple ClimateTech bets in India.
Challenges That Remain
Despite the momentum, Indian ClimateTech startups face a few systemic roadblocks:
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High R&D costs and lack of patient capital for deep-tech innovation
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Scaling hurdles due to infrastructure bottlenecks
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Complex regulatory frameworks around waste, emissions, and energy grid access
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Limited public awareness of climate-positive choices
However, the growing ecosystem of incubators, climate-focused VCs, government labs, and academia is gradually helping overcome these barriers.
The Road Ahead
India’s ClimateTech story is still being written, but the ink is green. As net-zero goals move from ambition to action, these startups are not just solving for India—they are building models that can be replicated across other developing nations facing similar challenges.
With the right mix of policy support, funding, and global partnerships, India could become the ClimateTech capital of the Global South.
Final Thoughts
ClimateTech in India is more than a sector—it’s a movement. As young founders take on climate anxiety with climate action, the country is witnessing a grassroots climate revolution powered by entrepreneurship.
It’s time we stop seeing sustainability as an obligation and start treating it as India’s next big innovation opportunity.
FAQs
Q. What is ClimateTech?
ClimateTech refers to technologies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or restore environmental balance. It includes solutions in renewable energy, mobility, agriculture, carbon capture, and more.
Q. Are Indian ClimateTech startups getting funded?
Yes, Indian ClimateTech startups have raised over $2 billion in recent years, with sectors like EVs, biofuels, and clean tech attracting significant capital.
Q. How can I support a ClimateTech startup?
You can support by choosing eco-friendly products, investing through crowdfunding or green mutual funds, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness.
