Tech Pioneer Grant 2026 – Energy Catalyst

A Chevron ENGINE and IIT Madras grant for energy tech, energy infrastructure, carbon utilisation and circular-economy ventures — ₹70 lakh pool across 8 teams, plus incubation.

The Tech Pioneer Grant 2026 is a joint initiative by Chevron ENGINE and IIT Madras, designed to foster social entrepreneurship and innovation in the energy sector. This program seeks to identify and support innovators, student teams, researchers, and social entrepreneurs who are developing practical, scalable energy solutions. The core aim is to address real-world challenges, improve lives, and create measurable impact for communities across India. The program supports ventures from the prototype stage all the way to market readiness, focusing on deep-tech solutions that promise significant societal benefit. It specifically targets solutions in energy technology, energy infrastructure, resource efficiency, and carbon utilization, aiming to bring impactful innovations to life through comprehensive support.