Call for Proposals: Incubation Support for RE Start-ups by NISE, NSEFI & AIC-IIT Delhi

???? Issuing Organization

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
An autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, specializing in:

• Solar R&D

• Testing & Certification

• Solar Product Development

• Industry Support

???? Location: Gwal Pahari, Gurugram-Faridabad Road, Gurugram, Haryana
???? Last Date to Apply: 26th August, 2025, 11:59 PM IST

???? About the Proposal

Joint initiative by:

• NISE

• National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI)

• Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) IIT Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation

???? Objective:
To support start-ups innovating in Renewable Energy (RE) by providing:

• Pilot demonstration support

• Product testing & validation

• Industry connections

• Commercialization support

Aligned with:

• Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India)

• Viksit Bharat (Developed India)

???? Program Focus

Support start-ups working in:

• Solar energy systems

• Green hydrogen technologies

• Battery storage

• Smart energy management (AI/ML in RE)

• Electric vehicle integration

• Small hydro and wind energy

• Decentralized RE applications

???? Scope of Proposal

Transition technologies from:

• TRL 3–4 (Prototype) ➡️ TRL 6–8 (Market-ready)

Support for:

• R&D & Standardization

• Pilot deployment

• Commercial viability

• Reducing import dependency

• Developing supply chains

???? Objectives

• Support innovative clean energy start-ups

• Provide technical, financial & strategic resources

• Enable access to testing infrastructure

• Create a network of mentors, investors, industry, govt

• Promote indigenous technology development

???? Focus Areas

• Solar energy tech

• Green hydrogen

• Energy storage

• Decentralized renewable solutions

• AI/ML in smart grids

• Circular economy for RE

???? Facilities & Support Offered

• Access to high-end labs & infrastructure (NISE)

• Technical mentorship

• Industry mentorship via NSEFI

• Incubation & co-working space (AIC-IITD)

• Product standardization & certification

• Market linkages & business support

• Opportunities for seed funding

• Pilot project collaboration

• Capacity building programs

• Collaborative innovation ecosystem

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• DPIIT-recognized Start-up (or must obtain post-selection)

• Must be Indian entity (Companies Act, 2013) with:

  • Minimum 51% Indian promoter shareholding

  • IP to be retained in India

• Project at TRL 3–4 stage with scope to reach TRL 6–8

• Must declare any prior central government funding for the same project

• Only one proposal per start-up allowed

• Tech-based solution addressing real-world RE challenge

???? Project Leader (PI) Requirements

• Must hold a graduate degree

• Should be a founder/shareholder in the start-up

• Responsible for technical + managerial execution

• Will present the proposal if shortlisted

• Must sign the Project Agreement on selection

???? Application Process

1. Fill Application Form (Annexure I in .docx format)

2. Convert to PDF

3. Email completed proposal with all documents to:
   ???? [email protected]
   ???? Deadline: 26 August 2025, 11:59 PM IST

❌ No hard copies required
❌ Incomplete applications will be rejected

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