Avinya – The Energy Startup Challenge is India’s premier platform for identifying and supporting high-potential startups driving innovation in the energy sector. Launched at India Energy Week 2024, it provides startups with the opportunity to showcase their solutions, gain industry recognition and connect with key stakeholders in the energy ecosystem.

This challenge provides an exceptional platform to Indian startups working in areas such as Oil & Gas, Sustainable Development, Green Hydrogen, Biofuels and related sectors.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

• Open to the citizens of India
• Stage of Startup: Ideation and Early-Stage (where early stage includes Bootstrapped/ Pre-seed/ Series A/Series B/Series C)
• Startups to have a maximum of 10 years (as of 1st Jan’26) from the date of incorporation and turnover of less than 100 CR
• The startups should be operating in the energy value chain as described under themes and problem statements
• An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a Start-up