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Urban transitions depend on the way city systems connect. Energy, water, air, waste, mobility and other sectors influence one another every day.

Startups that focus on specific sectors can deliver even greater impact when their solutions strengthen these wider connections:
-Clean energy enabling sustainable mobility
-Smarter water systems reducing water waste
-Circular materials reshaping construction
-Enabling technology and infrastructure for enhanced mobility

Techtonic - Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition, Powered by University of Toronto India Foundation and Social Alpha is a platform for such innovations to scale from pilot to practice in developing sustainable urban Indian cities.

10 startups will be selected for:
-Pilot deployment with mapped partners in urban local bodies, industry, and civil society
-An opportunity to pilot in a new geography, with the possibility of entering a new market for their product
-Incubation for a duration of 1 year with dedicated portfolio managers to navigate the startup's growth
-Accessing mentorship through the University of Toronto network
-Showcasing solutions to stakeholders

If your startup is ready to advance solutions in India's urban transition, apply here: https://www.socialalpha.org/techtonic-innovations-in-sustainable-urban-transition2025/

Application Closes- September 20th, 2025