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CLiMAFiX 2026 - Climate Innovations for High Impact Decarbonization | September 25, 2026 at TTJ Auditorium, ICSR, IIT Madras

CLiMAFiX 2026 - Climate Innovations for High Impact Decarbonization. 25 September 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at TTJ Auditorium, ICSR, IIT Madras. Launch Highlights: Vision & Roadmap, Startup Presentations, Industry Perspectives, Investor Connect, Industry-Startup Collaboration, Networking & Partnerships
Program Schedule
🌱 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

Summit Date September 25, 2026
Event Venue TTJ Auditorium ICSR, IIT Madras, Chennai Map
CLiMAFiX 2026 Agenda ↓

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.

Many Smaller Events • Continuous Engagement • Greater Impact
Ecosystem Partner

SVAASA — Our Ecosystem Partner

Connecting Climate Startups, Industry & Research Through Continuous Collaboration

Partner Event Date September 26, 2026 — the day after CLiMAFiX 2026
Event Venue ICSR Hall-3, IIT Madras
Download SVAASA Agenda ↓

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.

Research to Innovation • Venture Studio • Scalable Sustainability

Thought Leaders & Innovators

On Stage @ CLiMAFiX 2026

Meet the pioneers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators shaping climate solutions at CLiMAFiX 2026.

Arul Shanmugasundram

Arul Shanmugasundram

SWELECT
Girish Ghildiyal

Girish Ghildiyal

HMEL
Tejas Rao

Tejas Rao

Saint-Gobain
Priya Selvaraj

Priya Selvaraj

ABB Renewables
Vishesh Rajaram

Vishesh Rajaram

Speciale Invest
Satyanarayanan Seshadri

Satyanarayanan Seshadri

IIT Madras
Indumathi M. Nambi

Indumathi M. Nambi

IIT Madras / SVAASA Venture Studio
Vaibhav Anant

Vaibhav Anant

Bambrew
Chandan Kumar

Chandan Kumar

Indra Water
Divyanshu Kumar

Divyanshu Kumar

Solinas
Ansha N.

Ansha N.

ZeroWatt Energy
Kern Agarwal

Kern Agarwal

Carbon Loops
Vasu Guruswamy

Vasu Guruswamy

Lavni Ventures
Santosh Kumar

Santosh Kumar

Li Circle
Vaishali Surawer

Vaishali Surawer

Hindalco Industries
Prashanth Rathee

Prashanth Rathee

Silver X Fund
Rabi Sankar Panda

Rabi Sankar Panda

XYMA Analytics
Ravi Chandra Chikatimalla

Ravi Chandra Chikatimalla

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Rajendra Nath Goswami

Rajendra Nath Goswami

Bosch
Nagendran

Nagendran

Srinivasa Waste Management
Starlene Sharma

Starlene Sharma

Green Artha
Pradeep Kumar Rao

Pradeep Kumar Rao

Brigade Group
Mridhula Ramesh

Mridhula Ramesh

Angel Investor
Venkat Rajaraman

Venkat Rajaraman

Cygni
Venugopal Sathyanarayana

Venugopal Sathyanarayana

Blue Ashva Capital
Shrikumar Suryanarayan

Shrikumar Suryanarayan

Sea6 Energy
Ashwin Krishna KP

Ashwin Krishna KP

Promethean Energy
Narasimhan Santhanam

Narasimhan Santhanam

EAI

Program Schedule

Event Structure

A comprehensive, high-impact day connecting founders, corporate leaders, researchers, and investors across curated morning and afternoon tracks.

Morning Track

09:30 AM – 02:00 PM
9:30 – 10:00 AM Networking

Registration

Delegate check-in, welcome kit collection, and morning networking over tea & coffee.

10:00 – 10:30 AM Keynote

CLiMAFiX Updates

Vision, ecosystem progress, and strategic roadmap presented by Energy Consortium – IIT Madras and EAI.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Startup Showcase
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.

12:00 – 12:45 PM Industry Perspectives
Session 2

Industry Perspectives on Innovation for Impactful Decarbonization

Senior industry leaders discuss industrial decarbonization imperatives, operational challenges, and tech adoption roadmaps.

12:45 – 1:15 PM Venture Studio
Session 3

SVAASA Venture Studio Presentation

Comprehensive overview of SVAASA Venture Studio's model and support mechanisms to accelerate early-stage climate innovations.

1:15 – 2:00 PM Networking Lunch

Lunch Break

Curated buffet lunch with informal interactions connecting founders, corporate decision makers, and investors.

Afternoon Track

02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
2:00 – 3:30 PM Startup Showcase
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.

3:30 – 4:30 PM Panel Discussion
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.

4:30 – 5:00 PM Wrap-Up

Closing Remarks & Networking

Key takeaways, launch of year-round collaborative working groups, and open networking over high tea.

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History 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.

Testimonials

What People Say About CLiMAFiX Summit

Feedback from founders, investors, and industry experts from the CLiMAFiX community.