ALT The challenge focused on developing climate-resilient rain guard solutions for the natural rubber sector. As changing rainfall patterns continue to impact rubber tapping operations, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions that can improve latex yield, labour efficiency, and farmer incomes. We are looking for ideas around: - Durable rain guards for extended monsoon conditions - Flexible fixing mechanisms that adapt to tree growth - Long-lasting waterproof materials & sealants - Reusable, easy-to-install designs 🎯 Calling all Researchers | Material Innovators | AgriTech Startups | Sustainability Experts | Product Designers If you're working on sustainable materials, flexible polymers, circular products, agri-engineering, or climate adaptation technologies, this is your chance to create meaningful on-ground impact & contribute towards building resilient agricultural ecosystems. Supporting SDGs: Sustainable Ecosystems | Life on Land | Climate-Resilient Agriculture

ALT Focus Areas: 🗑️ Plastic Waste Collection & Aggregation ♻️ Segregation & Recycling 🏭 Processing & Thermofusion Technologies 🏗️ Sustainable Construction Materials 🌐 Circular Economy Solutions 📊 Traceability & EPR Compliance 🤖 Civic-Tech & Digital Innovations 👥 Who Can Apply? Startups | Researchers & Academia | Waste Management Organizations | NGOs & Social Enterprises | Waste Aggregators | Build-Tech Companies | Civic-Tech Innovators 🌟 Expected Impact: 🌊 Reduce ocean-bound plastic leakage 👷 Formalize and enhance livelihoods of waste workers 🏗️ Create a new market for green construction materials 🌱 Support India's Circular Economy and Blue Economy goals 📉 Achieve 90% reduction in leakage for participating waste streams ♻️ Repurpose 1,000 tonnes of plastic waste within 12 months 🎁 Selected participants will receive: Mentorship | Incubation Support | Sandbox Access | Industry Collaboration Opportunities

ALT Focus Areas: - Cost-effective Road Hazard Detection Systems for safer roads in rural & semi-urban India - Lightweight Recycled Materials & Bio-based Automotive Components for sustainable mobility - Independent Mobility Solutions for People with Cognitive Disabilities, Autism & Elderly Citizens - EV Charging Solutions for Rural & Semi-Urban Regions powered by renewable and intelligent technologies - Enhancing Walking & Cycling Safety through scalable, low-cost, high-impact interventions 💡 Why Apply? - Prototyping grants - Mentorship from Bosch experts & industry leaders - Access to advanced labs and incubation facilities - Networking opportunities with investors, VCs, and corporate partners - Potential pilot opportunities with industry stakeholders 👥 Eligibility: Startups | Researchers | Innovators | Students (18 ) | Working Professionals | Individual Applicants & Teams

ALT Focus Areas: Electric Mobility (EVs) | Smart Transportation | Logistics Innovation | Connected Infrastructure | Autonomous Systems | Battery Innovation | Fleet Technologies | Urban Mobility | Mobility SaaS | Intelligent Transport Systems ✨ What Selected Startups Will Receive: - Expert Mentorship - Business Model & GTM Support - Product Validation & Technical Guidance - Investor Readiness & Fundraising Support - Networking with Industry Leaders - Access to Innovation Infrastructure & Pilot Opportunities - Founder Learning Sessions & Strategic Reviews 🎯 Who Can Apply? - Early-stage & Growth-stage Startups - Student Founders & Researchers - Innovators & Entrepreneurs - Startups with MVPs, Pilots, or Market Traction 📅 Program Duration: 4 Months 📍 Mode: Hybrid

ALT Focus Areas: - Food Processing & Manufacturing - Smart Kitchen & Automation - Cloud Kitchens & Food Delivery Innovation - Sustainable Packaging - Nutrition & HealthTech - Agri-to-Food Supply Chain - Food Waste Management - Alternative Proteins & Plant-Based Foods - Food Safety & Traceability - AI & Technology for Food Systems - D2C Food Brands - Cold Chain & Logistics - RestaurantTech & Hospitality Innovation - Functional Foods & Wellness Products - Rural Food Innovation & MSMEs What You'll Gain: - Expert Mentorship - Product Validation & Go-to-Market Support - Business Model Refinement & Scaling Guidance - Investor Readiness Sessions - Networking Opportunities - Branding & Pitch Deck Support - Connections with Corporates, Incubators & Institutions - Demo Day & Startup Showcase Opportunities Who Can Apply? Early-Stage Startups | Student Founders | Idea-Stage Innovators | MVP & Revenue-Stage Startups | FoodTech, AgriFood, Nutrition & Sustainability Ventures

ALT Join our 4-Month Climate Tech Startup Accelerator Program designed to support startups tackling real-world climate and sustainability challenges through innovation and technology. 🎯 Focus Areas: Clean Energy | Sustainable Mobility | AgriTech | Circular Economy | Waste Management | Water Solutions | ESG Technologies | Carbon Management | Climate FinTech | Green Materials Selected startups will receive: - Expert Mentorship - Business Model & GTM Support - Product Validation Assistance - Corporate & Ecosystem Connections - Investor Readiness & Fundraising Guidance - Pilot & Partnership Opportunities - Founder Learning Sessions - Networking with Industry Leaders Who Can Apply? - Early-stage Startups - Growth-stage Startups - Student Founders - Researchers & Innovators - Startups with MVPs, Pilots, or Market Traction

ALT Focus Areas: Water | Biodiversity | Health | Education 🎯 Objective: Supporting innovative, scalable, sustainable, and high-impact NGO projects focused on rural development and underserved communities. 📌 Eligibility: NGOs with strong credibility, proven impact, and commitment towards sustainable rural transformation. Apply: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/598dbcce-9f9f-4cde-9008-455b369d08d5/hcltech-grant-edition-xii-portal-is-now-live-and-accepting-applications

ALT Following the CSR Roundtable Conference held at the NABARD Office on 5th May 2026, a delegation of CSR partners & NABARD team visited the Dhamari RuTAGe Smart Village Center (RSVC) established by Vigyan Ashram & Agro Rangers with the support of La Foundation, to gain an in-depth understanding of the RSVC model, its operations, technology interventions, and community impact. The visit provided an opportunity for the participants to interact directly with the RSVC staff, implementation partners, beneficiaries, & funding organizations, enabling them to appreciate the functioning & sustainability framework of the initiative. During the visit, the delegation observed the various technologies deployed at the center, reviewed the service delivery mechanisms, & engaged in discussions on the scalability & sustainability of the RSVC model. The participants appreciated the role of RSVCs in facilitating rural technology dissemination, livelihood enhancement, entrepreneurship development, etc.

ALT Established with the support of the oPSA to the GoI, RSVC continues to promote rural innovation & farmer empowerment under the leadership of Mr. D.P. Goyal. The program brought together *68 farmers from 10–11 nearby villages* for hands-on learning on natural farming, market linkages, processing technologies, value addition, entrepreneurship, government schemes, soil health, & sustainable agricultural practices. Experts shared practical insights to help farmers improve productivity & enhance income opportunities. A key highlight of the program was the distribution of free paddy, moong, & vegetable seeds by IARI Pusa. Participating farmers were also awarded training certificates at the conclusion of the camp. The initiative demonstrated the power of collaboration between scientific institutions, government agencies, financial organizations, & local communities in building a more sustainable & prosperous future for Indian Agriculture.

ALT The program aims to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation non-sewered sanitation systems (NSSS) by enabling cutting-edge innovations in: - Advanced Membrane Technologies - AI/ML, IoT & Automation - Affordable Sensing Technologies - Water Quality & Pathogen Detection - Sustainable & Scalable Sanitation Solutions Key Objectives: - Bridge laboratory innovation with field-scale implementation - Enable smart, data-driven sanitation systems - Improve public health & environmental sustainability - Support pilot testing and real-world validation - Develop affordable, robust, and scalable technologies Who can Participate: Startups | Researchers & Academia | Industry Stakeholders | Sustainability & Sanitation Innovators Apply: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/20199a6f-96b8-4eae-82bb-d87eeb5d1537/i-nexss-integrated-technologies-for-next-generation-sustainable-sanitation-systems-innovative-solutions-2026

ALT Theme: Collaborative Drone-Based Surveillance Radar This edition focuses on developing a Proof of Concept (PoC) for a swarm-based Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capable of: Detecting aerial targets Tracking and reporting targets in contested environments Providing accurate real-time location data to a centralized monitoring station Operating autonomously with distributed airborne radar capabilities The initiative aims to strengthen India’s indigenous defence ecosystem by encouraging collaboration between: Industry Academia Public-private partnerships Objective To stimulate the indigenous development of advanced UAS technologies and demonstrate resilient, survivable, and collaborative airborne radar solutions with extensive area coverage. Apply: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/a7febaae-770a-4584-b635-e781c3fb20e5/mehar-baba-competition-3

ALT 💡 No prior AI/ML knowledge required 🛠️ No-code | Low-code learning experience 🌟 All you need is curiosity, creativity & passion to innovate 📌 What’s in store? 🔹 Stage 1: Access self-paced AI & ML learning modules along with digital badges 🎓 🔹 Stage 2: Participate in an online MCQ assessment and qualify for the next round 🧠 🔹 Stage 3: Get mentored by industry experts and build AI-powered solutions using AWS Party Rock ☁️ Physical zonal rounds across North, East, South & West India 🌍 🔹 Stage 4: Top 10–12 teams will compete in the Grand Finale at the Logitech Office, Chennai 🏆 🎁 Exciting prizes, swags & mentorship opportunities await! 🎯 Focus Areas: 📚 Quality Education 🔬 STEM Education

ALT Project Objectives: • Development of a power-operated walnut cracker and kernel separator • Performance evaluation and optimization of developed prototypes • Deployment of the technologies at a Model Walnut Processing Unit established under RuTAG 2.0 Progress & Key Developments: • The Walnut Cracker component has been successfully completed • An MoU has been signed with Multi Tech Engineering for fabrication of the technology • The system will be validated and certified by ICAR National Academy of Agricultural Research Management • The Kernel Separator is currently 60% completed and is expected to be ready by September 2026 Expected Outcomes: • Processing capacity of at least 100 kg/hour • Recovery efficiency of nearly 75% Butter Ball kernel halves • Enhanced competitiveness of Indian walnut kernels in national and international markets against major walnut-producing countries such as China and California

ALT Broiler poultry farmers are facing growing challenges in the safe disposal of dead birds, especially during high mortality periods. Traditional disposal methods, such as pit burial, are becoming unsustainable and environmentally challenging. This challenge was brought by Uniq Poultry Industries seeking innovative, market-ready solutions that can: - Ensure hygienic poultry waste disposal - Convert dead birds into compost or organic manure - Reduce pollution, foul odour & health risks - Promote circular and sustainable farming practices - Support scalable farm-level waste management systems Apply now: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/85ecdee8-16d5-4031-81d7-61c0b5b81b9b/innovative-poultry-mortality-waste-conversion-system

ALT Award Categories: - Best FPO Market Linkages - Best FPO Women Entrepreneurship - Best FPO Value Addition & Branding - Best FPO Technology Deployment Instituted in 2023, the awards recognize innovative and self-sustaining business models that empower farmers and foster rural entrepreneurship. Apply now: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/d93ce1af-72e6-4055-9f2d-65b3282b701a/cii-fpo-excellence-awards

ALT ✨ Key Highlights: - Fully funded accelerator support - Mentorship from global experts & UK healthcare leaders - Exposure to NHS ecosystem & UK market-entry pathways - Access to investors, academia & innovation agencies - Opportunity for UK immersion programme 🎯 Programme Outcomes: - Top 25 startups selected for accelerator programme - Top 6 startups to receive fully funded UK immersion support - International collaboration & commercialization opportunities 🔗 Apply now: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/b94b7fd8-7837-42ec-8653-4c34b6e1a7c4/uk-india-healthtech-accelerator-programme-2026 If you are a HealthTech or MedTech startup working on innovative healthcare solutions, this is a great opportunity to expand globally and connect with the UK innovation ecosystem.

ALT The project focuses on developing an eco-friendly energy storage system using a herbal electrolyte prepared from: - Aloe vera gel - Garlic paste - Indian herb “Kashish Hara” Unlike conventional batteries, this solution: ♻️ Does not release toxic gases 🌿 Uses natural and sustainable materials ⚡ Supports clean rural energy access Potential Impact: - Meeting basic electricity needs in remote rural areas - Supporting lighting and household energy requirements - Enabling sustainable transportation solutions such as e-rickshaws for agricultural produce and rural mobility This innovation has the potential to not only strengthen sustainable rural energy access but also create decentralized livelihood opportunities for local communities through a green and circular economy approach. Aligned with the Decent Work & Economic Growth, this initiative highlights how grassroots innovation and sustainable technologies can create meaningful impact for rural communities.