SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

13Support for low-carbon start-ups

UPES helps start-ups that build low-carbon technology, from early ideas to funded ventures.

• Green start-ups. Runway, the UPES incubator, supports start-ups working on low-carbon technology. It runs mentorship programmes, start-up bootcamps and business-model workshops for renewable energy, green tech and circular-economy ventures, and offers technical support, prototyping facilities, investor-connect sessions and financial guidance for scaling. Leading clean-energy and climate start-ups supported by Runway include Envinova Smartech, which builds solar-powered Smart Solar Huts, has scaled to more than 30 high-profile locations, secured more than ₹43 lakh in funding and been recognised among India's top 10 solar start-ups; UniversallyGreen Technology (UGreen), which provides carbon capture and utilisation solutions for hard-to-abate industries, has raised ₹92.5 lakh and runs India's first carbon capture pilot for the oil and gas exploration and production sector; and Adiabatic Technologies, which develops EV battery systems, including battery repurposing and battery management systems. Alongside Runway, the DST-sponsored Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (iTBI) at UPES supports deep-tech start-ups with mentorship, access to funding and facilities.Source: Runway Incubator portfolio · Start-ups at UPES: Runway and DST-iTBI (UPES) · Envinova Smartech funded at The Pitch (GUS news) · Envinova Smartech solar hubs (Aim2Flourish) · UniversallyGreen Technology (company website) · Adiabatic Technologies (Mercom India) · Adiabatic Technologies (YourStory)Source: UPES start-ups and Runway Incubator