Table of Contents Top Sources of Climate Tech Funding and Research Grants in India India’s climate tech funding landscape has expanded dramatically, with government schemes, corporate venture funds, international development agencies, and academic partnerships all supporting renewable energy startups and climate technology innovation. For entrepreneurs and researchers pursuing climate solutions, understanding available funding sources proves […]
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What Makes India’s Climate Tech Startup Ecosystem So Innovative?
Table of Contents What Makes India’s Climate Tech Startup Ecosystem So Innovative? India’s climate tech startup ecosystem has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs, attracting global attention from investors, researchers, and policymakers. What distinguishes India’s climate tech startups from competitors globally? The answer lies in a unique convergence of factors: massive […]
Read moreUrban Heat Island in India: Why Concrete Jungles Are Turning Cities Into Hotspots
Table of Contents Urban Heat Island in India: Why Concrete Jungles Are Turning Cities Into Hotspots The weather in the major cities of India has reached intolerably high temperatures. Temperatures in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata are consistently 5 to 8 degrees Celsius higher than in the rural areas due to the urban heat island […]
Read moreFrom Citation to Change: Rethinking Research Impact
Research is one of the ways institutions remember. People leave. Governments change. Priorities shift. Evidence gives us something sturdier to stand on. Academic research plays an essential role in building that foundation: asking difficult questions, testing assumptions, documenting what happened and why, and creating a body of knowledge that can outlast any one project, institution, or generation of researchers.
Read moreHow Are Indian Cities Implementing Heat Action Plans?
Table of Contents How Are Indian Cities Implementing Heat Action Plans? As the heat waves become more intense in India, the implementation of action plans for the control of heat waves has emerged as an important part of public health interventions. The figures for urban temperature levels reach 45°C in many cities, with the heat […]
Read moreHow Canada India Academic Partnership Is Shaping Global Education
Table of Contents How Canada India Academic Partnership Is Shaping Global Education The Canadian-Indian academic collaboration is bringing about a fundamental change in higher education, research, and knowledge generation on both sides of the Atlantic. Universities in both countries realize that in order to tackle global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, technological disruptions […]
Read moreWhat A City Sandbox Is, And Why Climate Entrepreneurship In India Depends On One
More than 700 water and waste startups exist, yet under 1 percent of municipal contracts reach new technology. UTIF’s city sandbox opens a lawful, bounded route into live city systems.
The event, hosted by Universities Canada at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, was attended by The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Anita Indira Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Shri Jayant Singh Chaudhary, India’s Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
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On February 28, 2026, the launch of the Canada–India Talent and Innovation Strategy brought senior government leaders, university presidents, researchers, and entrepreneurs together in Mumbai to advance a shared goal: strengthening the innovation and talent corridor between India and Canada.
The event, hosted by Universities Canada at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, was attended by The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Anita Indira Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Shri Jayant Singh Chaudhary, India’s Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
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The Progress Report 2023-25 captures its two years of co-creating research & entrepreneurship partnerships, innovation, and measurable impact. Showcasing collaborative efforts across India, it highlights how academia, industry, and communities are advancing climate resilience through climate-tech innovations, strengthening sustainable urban infrastructure, and driving data-led approaches for inclusive, resilient urban transitions
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Reimagining Urban India: The Techtonic Vision
Launched in 2024 by the UofT India Foundation and Social Alpha, Techtonic – Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition is a challenge-driven initiative aimed at addressing some of India’s most pressing urban issues. The program aims to foster bold, innovative solutions in energy, water, sanitation, mobility, air pollution, construction materials, and waste management sectors. By partnering with selected urban local bodies and ecosystem stakeholders, Techtonic supports entrepreneurs and innovators building and developing technology-driven solutions to strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable cities across the nation.
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