Gurugram | 25 September 2026: Satin Finserv Limited (SFL) has launched ‘Sankalp: The Climate Edition’, a national initiative designed to discover and support students and early‑stage startups building practical, scalable solutions to India’s pressing climate and environmental challenges.
With a prize pool of ₹30+ lakh, Sankalp goes beyond competition to provide visibility, mentorship, and ecosystem access, helping promising ideas progress from concept to real‑world application.
Focus Areas
Solutions invited across:
- Clean energy.
- Water management.
- Waste management.
- Sustainable agriculture.
- Green mobility.
- Sustainable cities.
- Circular economy.
- Climate technology and emerging areas.
Pramod Marar, MD & CEO, Satin Finserv: “Climate innovation needs more than capital. Sankalp is our attempt to create a platform where emerging innovators gain access to guidance, networks, and opportunities. For us, it is a commitment to the larger entrepreneurship ecosystem, helping identify promising ideas early and supporting them with mentorship and stakeholder access so they can become viable and scalable solutions.”
Participation Tracks
- Student Track:
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Prize pool: ₹10 lakh.
- Winner: ₹5 lakh, First runner‑up: ₹3 lakh, Second runner‑up: ₹2 lakh.
- Individual or team entries (up to 4 members).
- Startup Track:
- Open to DPIIT‑recognised startups.
- Prize pool: ₹22 lakh.
- Winner: ₹10 lakh, First runner‑up: ₹7 lakh, Second runner‑up: ₹5 lakh.
- Solutions must be at prototype, MVP, or early‑commercialisation stage.
Evaluation Process
- Round 1: Submission of solution + pitch deck.
- Virtual Jury Round: Presentation to expert panel.
- Grand Finale: Live pitch before industry leaders, investors, and sustainability experts.
Participation is free of charge, with applications open until 4 October 2026.
Long‑Term Vision
- Sankalp is intended to evolve into a long‑term platform for climate innovation.
- Builds on Satin Finserv’s sustainable financing expertise.
- Reflects ambition to go beyond finance and nurture entrepreneurship.
About Satin Finserv Limited
Founded in 2018, Satin Finserv Limited (SFL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), one of India’s leading NBFC‑MFIs.
- Focused on bridging the financing gap for SMEs.
- Presence across 14 states with 121 branches.
- AUM: ₹1,300+ crore (as of June 2026).
- Listed on BSE debt market since March 2024.
- Committed to sustainable financing, governance, and transparency.
🌐 Website: www.satinfinserv.com