Read an interesting news - though almost a year old - about how 15 prominent companies have come together to accelerate go-to-market and commercialization of zero emission trucks in India. Electrifying large trucks is tough; these are large beasts that could go beyond 50 tons in gross weight. It is...

Here is an example of how intricate and at the same time challenging is the process of industrial decarbonization. Here is a news item on how Tata Steel is using biofuel for decarbonization. Now, this looks quite a simple concept, but it is not, and here is why: We are...

In a world facing complex challenges like climate change, innovation emerges as a source of hope. Recognizing the pressing need for innovative solutions to address India's 21st-century problems, the Agni Igniting Ideas(AGNIi) stands as a pivotal initiative under the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor. AGNIi's core mission revolves...

IIT Madras is widely regarded as one of India's premier institutes fostering cutting-edge research and innovation. At the stakeholder session, we had the opportunity to interact with two remarkable faculty members deeply involved in the energy domain - Satya Chakravarthy and Satyanarayanan Seshadri. Despite sharing the same first name,...

Over two dynamic days, CLIMAFIX hosted a gathering of inventive startups and forward-thinking individuals, all united by a common mission: combating climate change through technology - an Early Stage Startup Contest highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and groundbreaking ideas in climate technologies.  A contest for early stage startups was held...

The CLIMAFIX Summit 2023 hosted a vibrant gathering of 20 startup founders, each passionately presenting their groundbreaking sustainability solutions. The event, held at the IIT Madras Research Park,Chennai, showcased an array of innovative ideas aimed at addressing environmental challenges across various sectors. A pitching contest for early stage startups...

The CLIMAFIX Summit is India's largest climate startup summit, organized by EAI & Energy Consortium - IIT Madras. Mridula Ramesh(Moderator) shares her thoughts on Water Sustainability at CLIMAFIX Summit 2022, Nov 22, 2022, at the IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai. The panel participants were: Chandrasekaran J - Watsan Envirotech...

The CLIMAFIX Summit 2023 brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to discuss the worsening water crisis and explore innovative solutions to address this challenge. The discussions were both insightful and inspiring, shedding light on the scale of the problem and the promising technologies being developed to tackle it. The...

The impacts of climate change on agriculture and food security are becoming increasingly evident. From crop failures due to extreme weather events to rising food prices impacting vulnerable populations, there is an urgent need to transform our food systems to be more sustainable and resilient. At CLIMAFIX Summit 2023,...

The global imperative to combat climate change has intensified the focus on renewable energy solutions. The CLIMAFIX SUMMIT 2023 served as a pivotal platform for industry leaders, investors, and innovative startups to converge and explore the latest trends and advancements in renewable energy. This comprehensive overview encapsulates the key...