Social Alpha Techtonic: Innovations in Clean Energy 2026

This scheme is closed: Round closed 21 August 2026; page offers notification for next round. Details seen on a listing page for the programme, confirm on socialalpha.org. Check the official page for any reopening.

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Rs 10 lakh to Rs 60 lakh, non-repayable, milestone-based

Funding available

Equity-free, milestone-based grant challenge for India-registered energy-access, storage and efficiency startups, run with partners including Tata Power and SELCO Foundation. Funding ranges from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 60 lakh depending on stage, with lab access and pilot support.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups registered in India working on energy access, storage or efficiency at R&D, pilot or scale-up stage; one application per enterprise.

What You Get

Lab and co-working access
Tata Power sandbox testing
Possible seed investment subject to diligence

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Social Alpha (Foundation for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship)
Ministry / Dept: Foundation
Level: Central Government
Status: Deadline: 21 Aug 2026

Startup Stage

IdeationValidationEarly Revenue

Target Sectors

Clean Energy