1. Total Grant Pool: Up to ₹2.4 Crore
2. Program Duration: 12 Months
3. Engagement Model: On-ground pilots and scale-up with ULBs
4. Focus Areas: Urban waste, wastewater, circular economy, water systems
5. Type: Grant (Non-Government / Private Program)

1. Deploy and demonstrate scalable, on-ground solutions addressing:
   1. Urban solid waste management
   2. Wastewater treatment and reuse
   3. Water body / lake restoration
   4. Waste-to-value and waste-to-energy models
   5. Digitisation of urban waste and water systems
2. Work closely with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for implementation
3. Pilot, validate, and refine solutions in real-world urban environments
4. Deliver measurable environmental and operational outcomes
5. Participate in mentoring, reviews, and capacity-building sessions facilitated by the program

1. Must be a deployment-ready startup or enterprise
2. Should have completed pilots or possess early commercial traction
3. Solution should be ready for on-ground implementation with ULBs
4. Applicant must be willing to engage in a 12-month structured program

Financial Criteria

1. Maximum Grant Support:
   1. Up to ₹2.4 Crore (shared pool across selected startups)
2. Funding Nature:
   1. Grant-based (non-equity)
3. Utilisation:
   1. Deployment, piloting, validation, and scaling of solutions

1. Applications must be submitted online only
2. Applicants should ensure:
   1. Accuracy of organizational and solution details
   2. Alignment with urban sustainability objectives
   3. Readiness for deployment with ULBs
3. Incomplete or late submissions may not be considered

1. Organization / Startup Registration Certificate
2. Founder / Team Profile
3. Pitch Deck / Concept Note
4. Details of Pilot Projects or Case Studies
5. Proof of Early Revenue or Commercial Traction (if applicable)
6. Solution Deployment Plan with ULBs
7. Financial Details / Funding Utilisation Plan
8. Any Supporting Documents related to Technology or Impact

This opportunity is offered by Villgro and HDFC Bank Parivartan, which are non-government/private organizations. SkillCouncils.com acts solely as an information and dissemination platform and does not guarantee selection or funding.