Events 2025
DAY 1
A Strong Foundation Laid at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar
The inaugural session opened EcoPravah with energetic campus pitches, a fireside chat and focused mentorship clinics that set a practical tone for the week. Student teams presented early-stage ideas to an expert jury, received direct feedback, and two standout startups were selected to advance to the Grand Finale.
DAY 2
IISER Mohali Delivers!
At IISER Mohali the conversation shifted to research-led climate solutions and regenerative practices. University teams and student innovators engaged in workshops and a high-value fireside chat that translated academic knowledge into actionable startup pathways.
DAY 3
Young Climatizers Shine at DCM YES, Ludhiana
The school rounds celebrated young talent — ten outstanding student projects demonstrated creativity and clarity in solving real-world climate problems. The session reinforced the power of early-stage climate education and community engagement.
DAY 4
Climate Walk & Pledge Wall at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
A public Climate Walk brought students, partners and citizens together to pledge individual actions for the environment. The Pledge Wall captured hundreds of commitments — small daily actions that add up to real impact — and turned public awareness into visible civic momentum.
DAY 5
Grand Finale at NABI, Mohali
The week culminated at NABI with four expert panels, the Young Climatizers Pitchathon Finale and the Entrepreneurial Express investor sessions. Winners were celebrated, investor conversations were sparked, and several promising follow-ups and pilot opportunities emerged from the finale.
Panel 1
Climate Policy Panel
A focused conversation on how policy, research, and innovation can come together to strengthen climate action, enable collaboration, and support scalable climate solutions across the region.
Anindya Sengupta
Director, CGAP
Mr. Ashwani Pareek
Dr. Dapinder Kaur Bakshi
Joint Director, PSCST
Panel 2
Investor Insights Panel
The Investor Insights Panel brought together investors and ecosystem leaders to discuss how funding, mentorship, and strategic support can accelerate climate startups and strengthen the growth of sustainable innovations.
Mr. Vineet Khurana
CEO, SACC India
Mrs. Divya Sampath
VC Sponser, AWE Funds
Mrs. Nikita Mishra Khurana
CIO, Chandigarh Angels Network
Aditya Arora
CEO, FAAD Capital
Inderpreet Devgun
Panel 3
Academia Insights Panel
The Academia Insights Panel highlighted the role of educational and research institutions in nurturing young innovators and supporting the growth of climate-focused ideas and green entrepreneurship.
Mr. Sonu Bajaj
Founder WeIncubate
Satyendra Singh
CEO, IISER
Mr. Mukesh Kestwal
CIO, iHub Awadh, IIT Ropar
Dr. Meena Krishania
Scientist, BRIC - NABI
Mr. Gurkirat Singh
Managing Director, GGI
Gopan Gopalakrishnan
Deputy CEO, DCM Group
Panel 4
Entrepreneurs Insights Panel
The Entrepreneurs Insights Panel featured founders building real-world climate solutions, sharing their experiences on innovation, scalability, and the journey of turning sustainable ideas into impactful ventures.
Mr. Madhur Mohan Malik
Founder, StartupNews
Arjun Mittal
CEO, Envinova
Arshdeep Swani
Avadesh Pundir
Sukhmeet Singh
Young Climatizers Finale Highlights
Young Climatizers Pitchathon Finale —
Shortlisted student teams presented their final pitches at NABI, showcasing practical solutions, prototypes, and clear impact thinking. The jury evaluated entries on innovation, feasibility and potential for real-world pilots.
Winners:
1st: ECOPOLY (DCM YES, Ludhiana)
2nd: FootprintAI (BCM School Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana)
3rd: SAFFAU (IIT Ropar)
Entrepreneurial Express — Startups on the Rise
Five early-stage climate startups pitched to 15+ investors and ecosystem partners in a focused investor track. The session produced strong investor interest, Follow-up meetings and pilot conversations — a practical bridge from idea to funding and scaling.
