2022
The Beginning
200+Startups
100+Investors
100+Industry Experts
CLiMAFiX 2026 - Climate Innovations for High Impact Decarbonization | September 25, 2026 at TTJ Auditorium, ICSR, IIT Madras
🌱 Launching CLiMAFiX 2026 — A NEW AVATAR
CLiMAFiX 2026
From One Summit to a Year-Round Climate Innovation Platform
Connecting Climate Startups, Industry & Research Through Continuous Collaboration
CLiMAFiX is India's leading platform for accelerating climate innovations for industrial decarbonization. Organized by the Energy Consortium – IIT Madras and EAI, it brings together startups, industries, investors, researchers, and policymakers to accelerate the development, deployment, and scaling of climate technologies.
Building on the success of its first four editions (2022–2025), CLiMAFiX has evolved from an annual summit into a year-round platform that enables continuous collaboration across the climate innovation ecosystem.
Ecosystem Partner
SVAASA — Our Ecosystem Partner
Connecting Climate Startups, Industry & Research Through Continuous Collaboration
SVAASA (Sustainability Ventures – Academia Alliance – Studio & Accelerator) is IIT Madras' sustainability venture-building platform, focused on building and scaling climate-tech, sustainability, and circular-economy startups.
As a partner in the CLiMAFiX ecosystem, SVAASA supports the journey from research and innovation to scalable, investment-ready sustainability ventures.
Program Schedule
Event Structure
A comprehensive, high-impact day connecting founders, corporate leaders, researchers, and investors across curated morning and afternoon tracks.
Morning Track
Registration
Delegate check-in, welcome kit collection, and morning networking over tea & coffee.
CLiMAFiX Updates
Vision, ecosystem progress, and strategic roadmap presented by Energy Consortium – IIT Madras and EAI.
Session 1
High Impact Innovations for Industrial Decarbonization
Startup Presentation (Session 1)Leading climate startups pitch cutting-edge solutions for decarbonizing heavy industries and energy systems.
Session 2
Industry Perspectives on Innovation for Impactful Decarbonization
Senior industry leaders discuss industrial decarbonization imperatives, operational challenges, and tech adoption roadmaps.
Session 3
SVAASA Venture Studio Presentation
Comprehensive overview of SVAASA Venture Studio's model and support mechanisms to accelerate early-stage climate innovations.
Lunch Break
Curated buffet lunch with informal interactions connecting founders, corporate decision makers, and investors.
Afternoon Track
Session 4
High Impact Innovations for Industrial Decarbonization
Startup Presentation (Session 4)Next cohort of climate tech startups showcasing innovative solutions across materials, bio-economy, and industrial emissions reduction.
Session 5
Industry-Startup Collaboration for Scaling Decarbonization
Panel Discussion (Session 5)Expert panel on commercial piloting, vendor onboarding, policy enablers, and co-development models to scale climate technologies.
Closing Remarks & Networking
Key takeaways, launch of year-round collaborative working groups, and open networking over high tea.
Thought Leaders & Innovators
On Stage @ CLiMAFiX 2026
Meet the pioneers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators shaping climate solutions at CLiMAFiX 2026.
Arul Shanmugasundram
SWELECT
Girish Ghildiyal
HMEL
Tejas Rao
Saint-Gobain
Priya Selvaraj
ABB Renewables
Vishesh Rajaram
Speciale Invest
Satyanarayanan Seshadri
IIT Madras
Indumathi M. Nambi
IIT Madras / SVAASA Venture Studio
Deepak Rajmohan
GreenPod Labs
Chandan Kumar
Indra Water
Divyanshu Kumar
Solinas
Ansha N.
ZeroWatt Energy
Kern Agarwal
Carbon Loops
Narasimhan Santhanam
EAIHistory Of The Summit
From The Beginning To CLiMAFiX 2026
Our journey has grown from a focused startup gathering into India’s largest climate innovation platform. Here’s the momentum leading into the 2026 summit.
2023
Scaling Up
500+Startups
150+Investors
150+Industry Experts
2024
Global Reach
300+Startups
150+Investors
200+Industry Experts
2025
Future Forward
400+Startups
150+Investors
300+Industry Experts
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What People Say About CLiMAFiX Summit
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