Startupbootcamp Australia has joined forces with BRK Ventures to launch Startupbootcamp India (SBC India), a new joint venture aimed at nurturing the next generation of clean tech innovators.
The initiative is kicking off with a highly specialised pre-accelerator programme designed to support very early-stage startups with breakthrough business ideas in clean energy.
Trevor Townsend, CEO of Startupbootcamp Australia, said: “We’re excited to partner with BRK Ventures to launch Startupbootcamp India and support the next wave of climate tech innovation.
“India has the talent, urgency, and scale to drive impactful climate solutions that resonate both locally and globally.”
The three-month programme, set to begin in August, will focus on six high-impact climate innovation domains: AI-driven energy systems, smart grids, renewable integration, next-gen energy storage, green hydrogen, net-zero solutions, and blockchain-enabled energy markets.
SBC India expects to receive more than 300 applications by the 31 July deadline. Selected startups will gain access to mentoring, funding opportunities, industry networks, and a platform to showcase their ventures to marquee venture capitalists and early-stage investors during a special showcase day in November 2025.
Kamal Bansal, Managing Partner at BRK Ventures, adde: “India’s energy transition needs a 360 degrees approach to battle several problems like increasing pollution in large cities, flooding, climate change affecting agricultural produce and much more.
“We are keen to be a partner in finding solutions that can help India emerge as a powerful $35 trillion economy by 2047.”
Startupbootcamp Australia brings global experience working with major corporations including Shell, BP, GE, and Schneider Electric, and tech partners like Google, Microsoft, and AWS. Through this India expansion, it aims to connect local clean tech entrepreneurs with global resources, mentors, and market pathways.
The SBC India pre-accelerator is designed specifically for idea and seed-stage founders, providing not just technical and strategic guidance but also critical early-stage funding support, especially in the climate tech space where commercialisation often takes time.
The initiative is poised to become a key catalyst in India’s clean energy future, offering a launchpad for startups addressing the most urgent energy and climate challenges of our time.
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