- The program will focus on six high-impact areas: AI-driven energy systems and smart grids, renewable integration with smart infrastructure, next-gen energy storage and grid flexibility, green hydrogen technologies, net-zero and decarbonisation solutions, and blockchain-enabled decentralized energy markets.
- Launched as a joint venture between Startupbootcamp Australia and BRK Ventures, Startupbootcamp India will support early-stage clean energy startups in accessing global markets and refining their go-to-market strategies.
- The three-month program kicks off in August 2025.
- Over 300 applications are expected, with only 12 high-potential startups to be selected.
- The program is open to startups at the idea stage, pre-revenue phase, or those with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Its goal is to empower early-stage climate-tech founders with expert mentorship, resources, and investor access—accelerating India’s progress toward a net-zero economy while promoting inclusivity and energy access.
- A Showcase Day in November 2025 will offer participating startups an opportunity to pitch for early-stage investment.
- Applications close on July 31, 2025.
Ahmedabad, 23 June 2025 — Startupbootcamp India (SBC India), a joint venture between Startupbootcamp Australia, a global leader in industry-focused startup accelerators, and BRK Ventures, an early-stage venture enabler, has announced the launch of a dedicated pre-accelerator program for India’s emerging clean energy startups.
The three-month program is designed to fast-track idea-stage and seed-stage ventures tackling critical climate and energy challenges. Participants will receive mentorship, funding access, and market-readiness support, with the goal of building scalable, commercially viable solutions that power India’s green energy transition.
Innovation Themes
SBC India’s pre-accelerator focuses on six high-impact domains:
- AI-Enabled Smart Grids & Energy Systems
- Renewable Integration & Infrastructure Optimization
- Next-Generation Storage & Grid Flexibility
- Green Hydrogen Solutions
- Net Zero & Decarbonisation Tools
- Blockchain-Driven Decentralized Energy Markets
Global Best Practices, Local Mission
With a track record of partnerships with industry leaders like Shell, BP, Bosch, Microsoft, and AWS, SBC Australia brings global climate-tech expertise to India. Through BRK Ventures, the program will localize this knowledge to support homegrown climate entrepreneurs solving for both domestic and global markets.
“India’s scale and urgency make it a hub for climate-tech innovation,” said Trevor Townsend, CEO of Startupbootcamp Australia. “We’re excited to work with BRK Ventures to turn early-stage ideas into impactful energy solutions.”
“This initiative will support bold founders addressing India’s most pressing challenges—air pollution, agricultural distress, urban flooding—with transformative technologies,” added Kamal Bansal, Managing Partner at BRK Ventures.
Program Timeline & Benefits
- Applications Close: 31 July 2025
- Program Duration: August – November 2025
- Demo Day: November 2025
Selected startups will gain:
✅ Access to global + local mentors
✅ Strategic business and funding guidance
✅ Tools, networks, and early-stage capital support
Building a Net-Zero Startup Pipeline
This initiative connects Indian founders with global ecosystems, addressing capital and scaling gaps at the pre-revenue stage. Technologies in AI, hydrogen, renewables, and decentralized infrastructure stand to benefit from early commercialization support.
⚡ SBC India is now accepting applications from founders shaping the clean energy economy of the future.
