Namma Bengaluru Challenge

Closed UnboxingBLR Foundation, with Social Alpha and WTFund All of India

Grant

Up to ₹25 lakh pilot grant

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What it funds: Pilot grants for startups deploying climate solutions in Bengaluru: construction, water, air and waste
Who can apply: Startup with a solution ready to pilot in Bengaluru
Themes: construction, water and sanitation, air, waste
When you can apply: ClosedNext edition not announced yet
How to apply: Apply on the Social Alpha challenge page when the next edition opens
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: CleanTech
Run by: Companies and foundations

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