The Liveability Challenge

Closes 18 Feb 2027 Temasek Foundation and Eco-Business All of India

Grant plus other support

S$1 million grant for the top Oceans solution; over S$5.5 million in total

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grant and investment for solutions to climate problems facing tropical cities
Who can apply: Open to teams worldwide, including India
Solution fits one theme: Decarbonisation, Cool Earth or Oceans
Finalists pitch in Singapore in 2027
When you can apply: Closes 18 Feb 2027
How to apply: Submit your solution on the Liveability Challenge website under one theme
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: CleanTech
Run by: Companies and foundations

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ADEETIE Interest Subvention for Energy Efficient MSMEs5% interest subvention (micro and small) or 3% (medium) on energy efficiency loans Open all year
Global Change Award (H&M Foundation)€200,000 grant for each of 10 winners a year. Closes 6 Nov 2026
IIMA Ventures Bharat ClimateTech InitiativeUp to ₹40 lakh per startup Open now
BRBNMPL and Venture Center CSR GrantUp to ₹5 lakh Closed
MC² Energy Startup Challenge (formerly Avinya)₹3 lakh (1st), ₹2 lakh (2nd), ₹1 lakh (3rd) Closed

CleanTech grants for startups

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.