Avinya, the energy startup competition, aims to promote Indian startups in the energy sector. Anchored in the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the initiative aims to highlight innovation, socio-economic impact, sustainability, and diversity.
Based on the overwhelming success of the last three editions, we are launching Avinya’27 this year with the objective of encouraging entrepreneurs, research enthusiasts, and students to develop innovative solutions and foster groundbreaking ideas & technologies that can shape the energy sector of the future.
As part of India Energy Week, participating startups will get an opportunity to showcase their solutions to industry leaders and policymakers at IEW’27, which is scheduled to be held in January 2027.
Awards:-
Themes for Challenges
- Across hydrocarbon value chain – oil & gas (upstream, midstream, and downstream) and coal gasification
- Alternative fuels – biofuels, green hydrogen, green ammonia etc.
- Low carbon technology – CCUS, e-mobility, battery technology, energy storage etc.
- Renewable energy – solar, hydro, wind, geothermal etc.
- Functional areas in the energy sector: operations, HSE, digital technologies, AI, ML, trading, energy efficiency, capability building, sustainable financing, Industry 4.0 etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to citizens of India
- Stage of startup: Ideation and Early-Stage (where early stage includes Bootstrapped/ Pre-seed/ Series A/Series B/Series C)
- Startups should be DPIIT-recognized under the Startup India initiative.
- Startups to have a maximum age of 10 years (as of 1st Jan’27) from the date of incorporation and turnover of less than INR100 crore
- The startup’s solution should be related to the energy value chain as described under the identified themes
- An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a Start-up
Why should you participate?
Fiscal Incentives
The top 3 winners of Avinya will receive cash prizes of INR 3 lakh, INR 2 lakh, INR 1 lakh respectively. The top 5 winners will receive air travel and accommodation support for participation in India Energy Week.
Non-Fiscal Incentives
- Top 5 winners of Avinya will be rewarded with
- Felicitation at the India Energy Week’27
- Opportunity to showcase ideas at a designated exhibition space at the India Energy Week’27
- Potential access to shared incubation workspace and lab, testing and prototyping infrastructure and fast-tracked procurement pathways
- Facilitated introduction to curated investor cohorts
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with industry leaders, incubators, and energy ecosystem experts
- Potential opportunity to work on PoC and pilot projects (subject to interest from industry)
- One special recognition under the Young Innovators category for student entrepreneurs from academic / research institutes
- Top 10 startups will be provided with
- Certificates of recognition
- Enhanced visibility and discoverability through FIPI platforms, including its website, journal, newsletters, and other relevant communication channels
- Interaction with a high-profile jury comprising VCs, industry stalwarts, energy experts, and incubator leaders, along with mentorship opportunities
Deadline:- 15-10-2026
