DPIIT and GEAPP Launch ENTICE to Support Climate-Tech Startups with $500,000 Incentive

India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to bolster early-stage climate-tech startups.  

This two-year collaboration introduces the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE), offering up to $500,000 in rewards for scalable clean energy solutions.  

The initiative provides startups with funding, mentorship, pilot opportunities, and market access, aiming to align with India's net-zero goals.  Investment support will be facilitated through partners like Spectrum Impact and Avana Capital.  

DPIIT plans to integrate this program into the Startup India network, enhancing its reach within the national entrepreneurial ecosystem.