Startup Program by ENGIE India
Startup Program by ENGIE India
Startup Program by ENGIE India
Applications for this program are currently closed. Please apply under Active call for Solutions section
Applications for this program are currently closed. Please apply under Active call for Solutions section
Applications for this program are currently closed. Please apply under Active call for Solutions section
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About ENGIEUrja.ai
About ENGIEUrja.ai
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!
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?
Why Partner with ENGIE?
Work directly with ENGIE’s business and innovation leaders
Work directly with ENGIE’s business and innovation leaders
Work directly with ENGIE’s business and innovation leaders
Paid PoC and co-creation opportunities
Paid PoC and co-creation opportunities
Paid PoC and co-creation opportunities
Scale your technology across ENGIE’s global footprint
Scale your technology across ENGIE’s global footprint
Scale your technology across ENGIE’s global footprint
Call for solutions to prevent the theft of electric vehicle charging cables
Call for solutions to prevent the theft of electric vehicle charging cables
Call for solutions to prevent the theft of electric vehicle charging cables
ENGIE Research & Innovation invites India's startups, SMEs, and innovators to co-build the next generation of resilient, secure, and intelligent energy solutions.
Following the success of ENGIEUrja.ai, ENGIE Research & Innovation invites India's startups for projects -focused on strengthening energy infrastructure and, in particular, the resilience and security of EV charging networks. Please click on the Apply button to learn more.
ENGIE Research & Innovation invites India's startups, SMEs, and innovators to co-build the next generation of resilient, secure, and intelligent energy solutions.
Following the success of ENGIEUrja.ai, ENGIE Research & Innovation invites India's startups for projects -focused on strengthening energy infrastructure and, in particular, the resilience and security of EV charging networks. Please click on the Apply button to learn more.
ENGIE Research & Innovation invites India's startups, SMEs, and innovators to co-build the next generation of resilient, secure, and intelligent energy solutions.
Following the success of ENGIEUrja.ai, ENGIE Research & Innovation invites India's startups for projects -focused on strengthening energy infrastructure and, in particular, the resilience and security of EV charging networks. Please click on the Apply button to learn more.
Challenge Statements in Emerging Technologies
Challenge Statements in Emerging Technologies
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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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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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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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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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A decentralized energy assets & infrastructure management platform for India
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Advanced digital solutions for the renewable energy sector
Program Key Dates
Program Key Dates
ENGIEUrja.ai Pitch Day
ENGIEUrja.ai Pitch Day
12th January, 2026
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.
12 elite startups selected from over 130 applications pitched to ENGIE's global leadership on AI, digital transformation, and clean energy breakthroughs.
Indo-French Innovation Partnership of the Year
Indo-French Innovation Partnership of the Year
2nd April, 2026
2nd April, 2026
ENGIEUrja.ai Pitch Day
We are proud to share that ENGIE India has been recognised with the "Indo-French Innovation Partnership of the Year" at the Indo-French Business Awards, reflecting our commitment to driving innovation in the energy transition.
The award celebrates ENGIEUrja.ai, our Open Innovation Program, designed to bring together startups, innovators, and technology partners to co-create solutions that address real-world challenges in the energy ecosystem. The award was presented by H.E Dr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, highlighting the growing strength of Indo-French collaboration in advancing innovation and sustainability.
At ENGIE, we believe that the future of energy will be shaped not in isolation, but through open collaboration and bold ideas. ENGIEUrja.ai is a reflection of this vision, building a vibrant ecosystem where innovators and industry come together to accelerate the clean energy transition.
We are proud to share that ENGIE India has been recognised with the "Indo-French Innovation Partnership of the Year" at the Indo-French Business Awards, reflecting our commitment to driving innovation in the energy transition.
The award celebrates ENGIEUrja.ai, our Open Innovation Program, designed to bring together startups, innovators, and technology partners to co-create solutions that address real-world challenges in the energy ecosystem. The award was presented by H.E Dr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, highlighting the growing strength of Indo-French collaboration in advancing innovation and sustainability.
At ENGIE, we believe that the future of energy will be shaped not in isolation, but through open collaboration and bold ideas. ENGIEUrja.ai is a reflection of this vision, building a vibrant ecosystem where innovators and industry come together to accelerate the clean energy transition.
About ENGIE
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.
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.
Refer to ENGIE India Corporate Brochure 2025
Refer to ENGIE India Corporate Brochure 2025
About Link
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.
Answers to help you get started faster
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.
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?
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.
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?