Climafix’25 brings in 25 high-impct startups in the following fields to pitch.
BIO-ECONOMY:
In-depth exploration of the expanding potential of bio-based innovations in promoting sustainable development, advancing climate action, and facilitating circular economic growth.
The following startups were meticulously selected for the pitch session:
• Rang Bio – Sustainable, non-pollutive biotech colors and dyes derived from microbes for a range of applications.
• Buyofuel – Making biofuels more accessible and impactful through a digital platform
• Recircle – EPR solutions, plastic credits, textile recycling, and rPET flakes to build sustainable packaging and reduce plastic waste.
• PadCare – Integrated, hygienic, and eco-friendly solution for menstrual hygiene waste management
• Carbon Strong – Low-carbon concrete alternative to reduce cement’s high CO2 emissions
The jury for the bio-economy session is as follows:
Karthik Chandrasekar, Sangam Venture
Chandran Krishnan, Campus Angels
Ashita Gupta, Merak Ventures
Sweta Shah, Silver Compass
AI AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
Startups that focus on artificial intelligence and energy efficiency hold substantial promise for advancing industrial decarbonization. Their innovative approaches can significantly contribute to sustainable practices in the sector.
The following startups were meticulously selected for the pitch session:
• Zerowatt energy – IoT and AI-driven energy intelligence solutions for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Renew cred – Carbon credits and offsets standard and registry focused on tech-based solutions.
• Albatross Energetics – Design HVAC systems that solve the problem—efficient air conditioning without wasted energy.
• RC Labs – Designs and manufactures Intelligent Battery Management Systems (BMS) for EVs and stationary energy storage solutions
The jury for the bio-economy session is as follows:
Rohit Jhunjhunwala, In44 Capital
Alexander Hogeveen Rutter, Third Derivative
Vinod Shankar, Java Capital
Aswani Chaitanya, Capital A
DEEP TECH:
Startups in deep tech are driving advancements in industrial decarbonization through innovative solutions that promote sustainability and energy efficiency.
The following startups were meticulously selected for the pitch session:
• e-TRNL – Advanced, cost-effective, indigenized Li-ion battery cells to commercialize them on a large scale.
• Saarthi Greentech – Hydrogen fuel systems that retrofit diesel engines into hydrogen-diesel hybrids
• Protonas – Low-cost polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell solutions
• Li-circle – Working on the Li-ion battery recycling industry through sustainable and innovative solutions
• Sunrise CSP – Designs, builds, and operates industrial heat and electricity generation plants using concentrated solar thermal energy.
The jury for the bio-economy session is as follows:
Roopan Aulakh, Pi Ventures
Vishal Katariya, Ankur Capital
Vasu Guruaswamy, Lavni Ventures
Partha Talukder, NOW Venture Studio
Climafix 2025 will feature about 25 startups, pitching across 3 sessions, details as follows;
| DATE AND TIME | NAME OF THE STARTUP | JURY |
| BIO-ECONOMY SESSION September 11 12.30 pm – 01.30 pm | Rang Bio Buyofuel Padcare Recircle Carbon strong | Karthik Chandrasekar – Sangam Venture, Chandran Krishnan – Campus Angels, Ashita Gupta – Merak Ventures, Sweta Shah – Silver Compass |
| AI AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY September 11 4.45 pm – 5.45 pm | Zerowatt energy Renew cred Albatross energetics RC Labs | Rohit Jhunjhunwala – In44 Capital Alexander Hogeveen Rutter – Third Derivative Vinod Shankar – Java Capital Aswani Chaitanya – Capital A |
| DEEP TECH September 12 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm | e-TRNL Saarthi Greentech Protonas Li-circle Sunrise CSP | Roopan Aulakh -Pi Ventures Vishal Katariya – Ankur Capital Vasu Guruaswamy – Lavni Ventures Partha Talukder – NOW Venture Studio |