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In a bold move to catalyze India’s climate-tech startup ecosystem, Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia) — a nonprofit collective of over 100 climate-tech leaders — has unveiled the ‘Climate-Tech Opportunity Map’, identifying startup-ready challenges aimed at significantly reducing India’s carbon footprint.
Key Highlights of the Climate-Tech Opportunity Map
Objective and Scope
- The map features 25 high-impact problem statements ready for entrepreneurial innovation.
- These opportunities target urgent climate and social challenges across sectors like energy, industry, agriculture, and water.
- Designed to guide early-stage founders and attract funding toward underserved yet crucial sectors.
Methodology for Selection
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- Challenges were shortlisted through:
- Carbon emissions mapping
- Expert validation
- On-ground insights
- Focus areas included:
- High climate/social relevance
- Fast-growing or underserved markets
- Clear white spaces lacking scalable solutions
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Backed by SusVentures:
- The initiative is part of SusVentures, a SusMafia program supporting early-stage climate entrepreneurs.
- Co-founders: Arjun P Gupta (Smart Joules), Aditya Bhat (AirProbe)
- Mission: Help founders move from idea to impact via mentorship, access to capital, pilot support, and a trusted climate network.
