Pune: The Energy Launchpad 2025, a flagship 3-month mentoring program, has officially opened applications for innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers working in the clean energy and green hydrogen sector.
Organized by the Social Innovations and the CoE for Clean Energy & Green Hydrogen at Venture Center, and supported by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), the initiative aims to nurture early-stage ideas into impactful ventures.
Energy Launchpad 2025: Program Overview
The Energy Launchpad is designed as a guided mentoring platform that provides participants with structured support through expert-led sessions, field immersion opportunities, industry networking, and access to funding avenues.
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The program will run from October 15, 2025, for three months, with sessions scheduled at four hours per week.
Applications are open from September 2–20, 2025, and participation is capped at 15 candidates, selected through a committee-based process. The registration fee for the program is ₹1050.
Energy Launchpad 2025: Focus Areas
The mentoring program emphasizes cutting-edge areas in energy innovation, including:
- Clean Energy and Green Hydrogen (GH2)
- Renewable energy generation (solar, wind, hydro, waste-to-energy, biomass)
- Energy storage solutions (batteries, supercapacitors, charging and swapping technologies)
- End-use applications in mobility, industrial, and urban power requirements
- Fuel cell technologies
- Electrolyzers for hydrogen generation
Energy Launchpad 2025: Program Benefits
Participants in the Energy Launchpad will gain:
- Insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, challenges, and opportunities in the energy sector
- Opportunities for collaboration across industry, academia, and research networks
- Field immersion visits for real-world problem validation
- Guidance on intellectual property, regulatory processes, business planning, and fundraising
- Demo Day presentations with recognition for the best business cases
- Certificates of completion and mentoring for early-stage funding applications
- Access to Venture Center’s facilities and funding networks for six months post-program
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Eligibility for Energy Launchpad 2025
The program invites applications from:
- Innovators and technologists
- Budding entrepreneurs in the clean energy domain
- Researchers and students interested in entrepreneurship
- Graduates in science, engineering, or medicine
Application and Contact Information
Interested candidates can apply between September 2–20, 2025. With seats restricted to 15, early application is encouraged.
- For technical queries: Dr Mugdha Potnis-Lele | mugdha@venturecenter.co.in
- For registration queries: Niruta Killedar | niruta.killedar@venturecenter.co.in
For further details and application links, visit:
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