Climate Tech Incubator 1.0
View our cohort below:
Incubation
Enabling real-time textile traceability through IoT-based fibre detection
Formalising lithium-ion battery recycling through tech-enabled centres and a marketplace.
Helping auto drivers switch to electric mobility through retrofit kits
Provides a digital platform for waste operators to manage material flows, automate compliance, and enable end-to-end waste traceability.
Upcycles industrial and textile waste into handcrafted lifestyle products.
Acceleration
Develops high-performance, plant-based leather alternatives from banana crop waste and other cellulosic materials.
Enables sustainable resource recovery from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
Converts lignocellulosic waste into advanced nanocarbon materials that enhance battery performance, efficiency, and lifespan
Transforms plastic, construction, and industrial waste into durable polymer-composite building materials
Develops data-driven road monitoring and vehicle-testing solutions to assess road conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I apply?
To apply, fill out the application form available on this site, detailing your motivation, solution, and team setup. Applications are open until 15th November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews with the organizing team.
2. Who can apply?
Early-stage enterprises working in the focus areas and criteria mentioned above are encouraged to apply. Enterprises in the early commercialization stage will be considered for the incubation program, while those with commercialized products and consistent sales will be considered for the acceleration program.
3. How long is the program?
The program will support selected enterprises for 12 months.
4. Will you take equity in our company?
No, the program will not take any equity in the enterprises it supports. Funding will be provided solely on a grant basis.
5. Where will the program take place?
The program will be conducted virtually, with occasional visits and meet-ups primarily in Bangalore.
6. What happens after I submit my application?
Applications are reviewed by our programme experts. Shortlisted startups will be invited for further discussions and evaluation before the final cohort is selected. Applicants will be notified of their application status at each stage of the process.
7. My question is not answered here. What should I do?
Feel free to email us at climatetechincubation@villgro.org, and we’ll respond to your query within 72 hours.