About this programme
Techtonic: Innovations in Clean Energy seeks to identify and support science-led and consumer-centric innovations that can solve critical bottlenecks across India’s energy value chain. The challenge will be focused on solutions that can expand the productive use of energy, improve reliability through storage, reduce energy intensity across cooling, MSMEs, building, and industry, and enable wider adoption of clean technologies. The program aims to enable a cleaner and more resilient energy system and contribute to India’s long-term climate and development goals . It is run by Social Alpha.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in clean tech. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who can apply
R&D Stage start-ups developing early prototypes or MVPs (TRL 3–4) Pilot Stage start-ups ready for real-world validation with users or industry partners (TRL 5–6) Scale-Up Stage start-ups with demonstrated solutions ready for market expansion (TRL 7–9)
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
Who runs this programme?
Techtonic - Innovations in clean energy is offered by Social Alpha. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-08-21. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.