Call for Applications: NatureTech for Bharat

Call for Applications: NatureTech for Bharat

Important Dates:

• Post Date: August 09, 2024
• Deadline Date: September 05, 2024

Donor Name: CSRBOX

Grant Size: Not Available

Category: Grant

Overview: As part of Asia’s largest CSR and Sustainability Forum, CSRBOX invites startups and innovators to showcase scalable solutions for environmental sustainability towards a Better Bharat through the NatureTech for Bharat initiative. This program focuses on innovations in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Natural Resource Management (NRM) and targets advancements in key areas like Climate Education, Ecosystem Restoration, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture, Water Management, Urban Resilience, and Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM).

Objectives of NatureTech for Bharat:

• Promote Innovation & Technology in Natural Resource Management & Nature-Based Solutions.
• Integrate New Solutions & Technologies into CSR Activities.
• Bridge the Gap between the Startup Community & CSR Ecosystem.

Thematic Areas & Problem Statements:

1. Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation:

   • Seeking scalable technologies or methods for large-scale reforestation, afforestation, wetland restoration, and conservation of biodiversity hotspots.
   • Solutions may include drone-based seed dispersal, AI-based tree placement tools, smart irrigation systems, and advanced monitoring systems for protected areas.

2. Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy Solutions:

   • Looking for existing renewable energy systems (solar, wind, biomass) and waste-to-energy technologies.
   • Solutions may include advanced solar systems, wind energy solutions, biomass conversion technologies, and hybrid renewable energy systems.

3. Sustainable Agriculture:

   • Seeking solutions that improve soil health, crop resilience, and sustainable farming practices.
   • Innovations may include cover crops, organic amendments, precision agriculture technologies, and integrated agroforestry systems.

4. Water Management - Water Conservation Techniques:

   • Inviting technologies or methods for water conservation, purification, sustainable irrigation, and watershed protection.
   • Solutions may include rainwater harvesting, IoT-based water level monitoring, smart irrigation controllers, and advanced water purification systems.

5. Urban Resilience:

   • Seeking urban planning solutions that integrate green spaces, reduce heat islands, and improve air quality.
   • Innovations may include green roofs, urban parks, stormwater management systems, and urban greening initiatives.

6. Green Supply Chain Management:

   • Looking for scalable technologies that make supply chains environmentally sustainable.
   • Solutions may include logistics optimization, waste minimization, resource efficiency technologies, and renewable energy integration.

What’s in it for Startups/Organizations?

• Direct Access to the India CSR and ESG Summit 2024
• Spotlight Presentation at the Summit
• Equity Funding Discussions
• Social Media and Promotional Support
• Exhibition & Display Space at the Summit
• Business Opportunities with CSRBOX
• Recognition and Certification

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations/startups.
• Startups at earlier stages of development are not eligible.
• Seeking technology-integrated, scalable solutions.
• Open to solutions from all regions across India.
• Only accepting applications from startups/organizations with scalable solutions beyond the prototype stage.

For more information, visit: India CSR Summit - NatureTech

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