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Climate Tech Startup

Developed to support policymakers in understanding how climate tech, particularly startups, contributes to state economies through investments and job creation, while also advancing targets outlined in State Action Plan on Climate Change

Sets out the essential components of the startup ecosystem, across 6 verticals that examine capital flows, market opportunities and presence of talent & infrastructure at the state-level to support climate tech innovation

Our
Framework
Talent Availability

Talent Availability

 
  • Women-led climate tech startups
  • Job creation by climate tech startups
  • Entrepreneurial education programs
Access to Market

Access to Market

 
  • Existence of regulatory sandboxes
  • Ease of regulatory approvals
  • Presence of climate tech startups
  • Distribution by subsector
  • Survival rate
  • Tier II/III presence
  • Accelerators & Incubators
  • Access to testing infrastructure
  • Access to mentorship
  • Access to regulatory compliance support
  • Participation in networking events
  • Visibility of climate tech startups
Access to Capital

Access to Capital

 
  • State budget allocation for climate tech
  • Public & private funds raised by climate tech startups
  • Funding speed index
  • Investor diversity
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

 
  • GHG reduction potential
  • Participation in carbon markets
  • Mitigation & Adaptation diversity
Innovation Capacity

Innovation Capacity

 
  • Climate tech patent filings
  • Research partnerships
Policy Environment

Policy Environment

 
  • Sector-specific policy interventions
  • Integration into State Action Plan For Climate Change
  • Access to public procurement schemes
  • Utilization of schemes
  • Feedback mechanism

About Us

Climate Collective Foundation (CCF) is an India-based, Global South-focused organisation focused on empowering startups by leveraging the resources, partnerships, knowledge and opportunities available within the ecosystem. We believe that climate tech startups play a key role in solving our pressing environmental problems and creating a positive climate impact.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to verify the information presented. However, Climate Collective Foundation assumes no legal responsibility for data accuracy, interpretations or consequences arising from its use.

Our Vision

To enable Indian states to leverage climate technology as a core driver of climate resilience, job creation and sustainable economic development.

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