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Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation
The Greenovation Green Steel Challenge is a national innovation challenge designed to identify, support, and pilot high-impact solutions that enable the decarbonisation of the steel sector in India. The program focuses on sourcing innovations and proof-of-concepts that can be tested in real industrial environments, enabling innovators to move from pilot to scale with reduced risk. Aligned with India's National Action Plan on Climate Change and long-term decarbonisation goals, the challenge
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- Researchers and innovators at product or revenue stage developing green steel or low-carbon manufacturing solutions.
About this scheme
The Greenovation Green Steel Challenge is a national innovation challenge designed to identify, support, and pilot high-impact solutions that enable the decarbonisation of the steel sector in India. The program focuses on sourcing innovations and proof-of-concepts that can be tested in real industrial environments, enabling innovators to move from pilot to scale with reduced risk.
Aligned with India's National Action Plan on Climate Change and long-term decarbonisation goals, the challenge addresses the urgent need to reduce emissions from steel production, which currently contributes a significant share of global CO₂ emissions. Participants gain access to live industrial testbeds across Eastern India, helping validate solutions under real-world operating conditions.
Beyond funding, the challenge offers structured mentorship, capacity building, and ecosystem access to help innovators refine, deploy, and scale their solutions. The initiative also supports India's early adoption of green steel standards, enhancing global competitiveness and ESG readiness.
Who can apply
- Passionate innovators, startups, technology providers, R&D institutions, and individual researchers
- Solutions applicable to the Indian steel industry context
- Innovations at prototype, pilot-tested, or market-ready stages
- Proven track record in clean technology or decarbonisation-related work
- Scalable solutions, including applicability for MSME steel producers
- Readiness for industrial implementation in live steel plant environments
- Research-backed decarbonisation or green steel solutions
- Willingness and readiness for technology transfer to industry
- Prior experience or openness to industry collaboration
Eligible entity types: Individual Innovator
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation provide?
Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation provides up to Rs. 25 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation currently accepting applications?
Closed on Mar 15, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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