


April Edition | 12 April to 3 May 2025
Empowering the Climate Tech startup ecosystem of the Global South

About
Welcome to the 10th edition of Climate Startup Week, the largest Climate Tech startup ecosystem event across the Global South.
Over the course of 3 weeks, Climate Startup Week 2025: April Edition will feature 20+ virtual sessions across key themes like Carbon Markets, Agri & Food Tech, AI in Climate Tech, and 6 in-person networking events across unique cities of the country.


Coming Soon
Pre-events to Climate Startup Week 2025: April Edition
04 April
Climate Drinks, Delhi
Climate Tech Pavilion, Startup Mahakumbh
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Climate Drinks, Delhi
Join us for an evening of networking at Climate Drinks, Delhi happening at Climate Tech Pavilion, Startup Mahakumbh, to drive innovation for a greener future together. Through this event we aim to provide a platform for stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and forge collaborations in the sector. Let’s work together to build a stronger support ecosystem, share knowledge, and create a positive impact on the environment!
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Investors, Industry Experts, Ecosystem Enablers
*This event is accessible by invitation only*
- 4 April 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
- Climate Tech Pavilion, Startup Mahakumbh

08 April
Climate Drinks, Colombo
Colombo
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Climate Drinks, Colombo
Join us for an evening of networking at Climate Drinks, Colombo to drive innovation for a greener future together. Through this event we aim to provide a platform for stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and forge collaborations in the sector. Let’s work together to build a stronger support ecosystem, share knowledge, and create a positive impact on the environment!
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Investors, Industry Experts, Ecosystem Enablers
*This event is accessible by invitation only*
- 8 April 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
- Colombo

Session Schedule



- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
12 April to 19 April 2025

12
Apr
Reinventing the Plastic Sector: Startups Pioneering Circular Solutions
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Reinventing the Plastic Sector: Startups Pioneering Circular Solutions
Designed For – Students
- 12 April 2025
- 11:30 PM - 1:00 PM (IST)
- Online




16
Apr
Why Sustainability Needs Better Marketing—And How Research-Driven PMF Bridges the Gap
Workshop
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Why Sustainability Needs Better Marketing—And How Research-Driven PMF Bridges the Gap
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups
- 16 April 2025
- TBD
- Online

16
Apr
The Need for Climate Entrepreneurship Courses as part of University Curricula
Roundtable
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
The Need for Climate Entrepreneurship Courses as part of University Curricula
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Students
- 16 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online

17
Apr
From Idea to Impact: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Smart Protein Sector
Panel Talk
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
From Idea to Impact: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Smart Protein Sector
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs, Students
- 17 April 2025
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online

17
Apr
Catalytic Early-stage Funding for Advancing Climate Tech Innovations
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Catalytic Early-stage Funding for Advancing Climate Tech Innovations
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- 17 April 2025
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (IST)
- Online

17
Apr
ElectronVibe Roundtable with Grid Decarbonisation Enablers
Roundtable
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
ElectronVibe Roundtable with Grid Decarbonisation Enablers
The ElectronVibe Enablers Roundtable will bring together key organizations that have worked closely with electric utilities to discuss challenges and opportunities in power sector decarbonization. The discussion will explore areas such as renewable energy integration, battery storage, smart grid technologies, and other emerging solutions that can support utilities in their transition to a low-carbon grid.
Designed For – Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs
- 17 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online


16
Apr
Climate Drinks, Mumbai
- Mumbai
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Climate Drinks, Mumbai
Join us for an evening of networking at Climate Drinks, Mumbai to drive innovation for a greener future together. Through this event we aim to provide a platform for stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and forge collaborations in the sector. Let’s work together to build a stronger support ecosystem, share knowledge, and create a positive impact on the environment!
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Investors, Industry Experts, Ecosystem Enablers
*This event is accessible by invitation only*
- 16 April 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
- Mumbai

20 April to 26 April 2025

21
Apr
How can Entrepreneurship Support Organisations Stay Relevant in the Age of AI and Rising Competition
Roundtable
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
How can Entrepreneurship Support Organisations Stay Relevant in the Age of AI and Rising Competition
Designed For – Investor (Angels, Angel Groups, VCs, FOs), ESOs/Accelerators/Incubators, DFI/Foundations
- 21 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online


22
Apr
Navigating Fundraising Challenges for Startups: An Investor’s View
Panel Talk
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Navigating Fundraising Challenges for Startups: An Investor’s View
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Students
- 22 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (IST)
- Online

22
Apr
How to Scale Agri-Tech without Burning Out - Learn from Founders Directly
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
How to Scale Agri-Tech without Burning Out – Learn from Founders Directly
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs, Students
- 22 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online

23
Apr
Building Mission-Driven Startup Teams: Talent, Culture, Impact
Panel Talk
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Building Mission-Driven Startup Teams: Talent, Culture, Impact
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- 23 April 2025
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online

23
Apr
The Role of AI in Climate Tech: Opportunities & Challenges
Panel Talk
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
The Role of AI in Climate Tech: Opportunities & Challenges
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs, Students
- 23 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (IST)
- Online

24
Apr
VC Startup Open Hours
Networking - Online
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
VC Startup Open Hours
Designed For – Startups
- 24 April 2025
- TBD
- Online

25
Apr
Why Climate Tech Startups Struggle to Raise Capital - And How to Fix it
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Why Climate Tech Startups Struggle to Raise Capital – And How to Fix it
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- 25 April 2025
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (IST)
- Online

25
Apr
ElectronVibe Roundtable with Electric Utilities
Roundtable
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
ElectronVibe Roundtable with Electric Utilities
The ElectronVibe Utilities Roundtable, aligned with the ElectronVibe program’s focus on open innovation for electric utilities, will explore the utilties’ key priorities, focus on emerging technologies, address common challenges faced by utilities, with a particular emphasis on grid modernization in the power sector through startup-led innovation.
Designed For – Corporates, Government Agencies
- 25 April 2025
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (IST)
- Online

26
Apr
Decoding What Skills are Required to get Hired in the Climate Tech
Panel Talk
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Decoding What Skills are Required to get Hired in the Climate Tech
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Students
- 26 April 2025
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (IST)
- Online

26
Apr
Quantification of Climate Impact and Co-Benefits: Building Startup Case Studies with Project Frame
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Designed For – Startups, Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs
- 26 April 2025
- 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (IST)
- Online


22
Apr
Climate Drinks, Bangalore
- Bangalore
Climate Drinks, Bangalore
This event is held in partnership with Capital A.
Join us for an evening of networking at Climate Drinks, Bangalore to drive innovation for a greener future together. Through this event we aim to provide a platform for stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and forge collaborations in the sector. Let’s work together to build a stronger support ecosystem, share knowledge, and create a positive impact on the environment!
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Investors, Industry Experts, Ecosystem Enablers
*This event is accessible by invitation only*
- 22 April 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
- Bangalore


27 April to 03 May 2025

28
Apr
How is AI Shaping the Future of Agri-Tech Innovations
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs, Students
- 28 April 2025
- TBD
- Online

29
Apr
Startup Compliance Simplified - What Investors and Partners Really Want
Webinar
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Startup Compliance Simplified – What Investors and Partners Really Want
Designed For – Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Students
- 29 April 2025
- TBD
- Online

29
Apr
Mapping India's Deep Climate Tech Ecosystem
Workshop
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Mapping India’s Deep Climate Tech Ecosystem
Join us in invite only workshop where different stakeholders’ in DCT ecosystem comes together, map out the current status, identify gaps and opportunities.
Designed For – Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs
- 29 April 2025
- TBD
- Online

30
Apr
CVS - Risk Session
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
CVS – Risk Session
TBD
Designed For – Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs
- 30 April 2025
- TBD
- Online

01
May
How can Early-stage Ventures Scale Strategically without Losing Focus on the Goals
Workshop
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Designed For – Startups
- 1 May 2025
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (IST)
- Online



01
May
Building a Common Language for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Roundtable
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Building a Common Language for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
With the help of experts Roundtable, the discussion will cover existing A&R solutions deployed, how various stakeholders including Climate Tech startups come forward in solving the challenges. The discussion will also draw towards developing A&R taxonomy. We also aim to cover experiences and barriers regarding A&R funding and how to measure impact of A&R products and services.
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporates, Foundations, Government Agencies, ESOs, Students
- 1 May 2025
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (IST)
- Online


30
Apr
Climate Drinks for Women in Climate Tech, Delhi
- Delhi
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Climate Drinks for Women in Climate Tech, Delhi
Join us for an evening of networking at Climate Drinks for Women in Climate Tech, Delhi to drive innovation for a greener future together. This event is designed exclusively for women stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and forge collaborations in the sector. Let’s work together to build a stronger support ecosystem for women, share knowledge, and create a positive impact on the environment!
Designed For – Women stakeholders in Climate Tech, exclusively
*This event is accessible by invitation only*
- 30 April 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
- Delhi

03
May
Climate Drinks, Chennai
- Chennai
This event is Organised by IH2A, as a part of Climate Startup Week 2024: April Edition
Climate Drinks, Chennai
Join us for an evening of networking at Climate Drinks, Chennai to drive innovation for a greener future together. Through this event we aim to provide a platform for stakeholders to connect, share experiences, and forge collaborations in the sector. Let’s work together to build a stronger support ecosystem, share knowledge, and create a positive impact on the environment!
Designed For – Climate Tech Startups, Investors, Industry Experts, Ecosystem Enablers
*This event is accessible by invitation only*
- 03 May 2025
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (IST)
- Chennai

Check out the highlights of our last two editions
