ENGIEUrja.ai India Startup Program by ENGIE

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Startup Program by ENGIE India

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About ENGIEUrja.ai

Are you a startup ready to make a real impact? ENGIE in India is launching a new program to collaborate with dynamic, enterprise-ready startups. The Sanskrit word Urja translates to energy, power, and strength. ENGIEUrja.ai aims to transform the energy landscape through strategic collaborations, offering startups access to ENGIE’s industry expertise and growth opportunities.

Passionate about AI, digital transformation, or energy innovation? Showcase your solutions and scale with ENGIE.

Don’t miss out - join us and shape the future together!

Why Partner with ENGIE?

Work directly with ENGIE’s business and innovation leaders

Paid PoC and co-creation opportunities

Scale your technology across ENGIE’s global footprint

Challenge Statements in Emerging Technologies

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Operable, maintainable & cost effective security management system for Solar Plants

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Operable, maintainable & cost effective security management system for Solar Plants

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Operable, maintainable & cost effective security management system for Solar Plants

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Forecasting tool to generate dynamic models & optimum designs. This is to analyse the storage asset performance of batteries during hybrid bids scenarios (renewables & batteries).

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Forecasting tool to generate dynamic models & optimum designs. This is to analyse the storage asset performance of batteries during hybrid bids scenarios (renewables & batteries).

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Forecasting tool to generate dynamic models & optimum designs. This is to analyse the storage asset performance of batteries during hybrid bids scenarios (renewables & batteries).

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A predictive maintenance, forecasting and performance assessment tool for solar PV plants

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A predictive maintenance, forecasting and performance assessment tool for solar PV plants

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A predictive maintenance, forecasting and performance assessment tool for solar PV plants

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AI-enabled Generative Design for 6D BIM in Solar Power Plants

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AI-enabled Generative Design for 6D BIM in Solar Power Plants

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AI-enabled Generative Design for 6D BIM in Solar Power Plants

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An automated digital platform for legal document management, approvals, and repositories.

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An automated digital platform for legal document management, approvals, and repositories.

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An automated digital platform for legal document management, approvals, and repositories.

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Technology solution to accurately predict grid congestion and forecast weather patterns for renewable energy projects

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Technology solution to accurately predict grid congestion and forecast weather patterns for renewable energy projects

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Technology solution to accurately predict grid congestion and forecast weather patterns for renewable energy projects

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A smart tool that can provide real time information on regulations and compliances in India.

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A smart tool that can provide real time information on regulations and compliances in India.

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A smart tool that can provide real time information on regulations and compliances in India.

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An energy marketplace for India focussed on transparent, automated trading for producers and consumers of all sizes.

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An energy marketplace for India focussed on transparent, automated trading for producers and consumers of all sizes.

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An energy marketplace for India focussed on transparent, automated trading for producers and consumers of all sizes.

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A decentralized energy assets & infrastructure management platform for India

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A decentralized energy assets & infrastructure management platform for India

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A decentralized energy assets & infrastructure management platform for India

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Advanced digital solutions for the renewable energy sector

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Advanced digital solutions for the renewable energy sector

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Advanced digital solutions for the renewable energy sector

Program Key Dates

ENGIEUrja.ai Pitch Day

12th January, 2026

ENGIEUrja.ai Pitch Day

12 elite startups selected from over 130 applications pitched to ENGIE's global leadership on AI, digital transformation, and clean energy breakthroughs.

About ENGIE

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. In response to the urgency of climate change, our ambition is to become the world leader in the zero carbon transition “as a service” for our customers, in particular global companies and local authorities. We leverage our core businesses - renewable energy, gas, and services - to deliver competitive solutions.

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Refer to ENGIE India Corporate Brochure 2025

About Link

Link is an International innovation hub deeply rooted in the Indo-Pacific ecosystem. They partner with corporates, startups, government bodies, and academia to facilitate impactful collaboration. Link drives innovation through corporate-startup acceleration programs, innovation challenges, training, hackathons, and intrapreneurship programs.

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What are the program timelines?

Startups can start applying to the program from October 2025 onwards and applications will be open till December 2025. The selection of startups to the program will be carried out parallely leading to the pitch day in December. Post the final selection, startup onboarding and engagements with ENGIE India business teams on use cases will begin.

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What are the program timelines?

It is an in-person program?

What is the support provided to startups during the course of the program?

How can I apply to the program?

What is the selection process?

What are the selection parameters?

How will my data be protected once I apply?

What are the program timelines?

It is an in-person program?

What is the support provided to startups during the course of the program?

How can I apply to the program?

What is the selection process?

What are the selection parameters?

How will my data be protected once I apply?