Fellowship Grant in Battery Energy

India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 underscores the need for innovative solutions that directly empower local communities. Batteries hold immense potential to transform energy access and resilience at the community level, offering sustainable, scalable solutions for rural development, energy equity, and livelihood enhancement.


Applications are invited for the ‘Fellowship Grant from The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi to Accelerate Community Innovations in Battery Energy Storage in India’ programme, supported by The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi and Innovation Norway in collaboration with AIC Banasthali. Shortlisted proposals will receive mentorship and financial support to advance their innovations. The fellowship programme consists of two phases, each lasting 3 months. During this time, each candidate will be hosted at an AIC and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. They will gain awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), develop entrepreneurial skills, and explore concepts of the circular economy. A total of 12 fellowships will be awarded. The mode of mentoring will be online; therefore, no relocation is necessary.

 

Who can Apply?

  • Aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers in the field of energy storage.
  • Students and working professionals.
  • Communities in underrepresented and underserved regions.
  • Women innovators and entrepreneurs.

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Application deadline - Feb 25, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

    • Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
    • Women Innovators & Startups are preferred (Male can be the Co-founder).
    • Applicant must be 18-year-old or above.
    • Open to all educational backgrounds.
    • Applicant must have a valid PAN card.
    • Applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan, currently working in the state, or have an idea that is either already implemented or has the potential for implementation in Rajasthan.
    • Candidates with ideas at the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage will be given preference

Fellowship Grant in Battery Energy

Phase I
●    Selected candidates will be mentored by the AICs and TERI on SDG awareness, entrepreneurial skills, and life skills.
●    The innovation must engage the local community and benefit it through its implementation.
●    The duration of Phase I is three months.

Phase II (Acceleration)
●    At the end of Phase I, candidates will be evaluated to adjudge that their innovation meets the following criteria:
▪    Useful for the local community and implementable.
▪    Sustainable and environmentally friendly.
▪    Contributes to the circular economy.
▪    Shows potential for commercialization or scaling.
●    Candidates selected for Phase-II will receive an additional grant to develop prototypes, commercialize the innovation, or implement it in the community.
●    The duration of Phase II is three months.