P C Saxena Auditorium, IIT Bombay
We are pleased to invite you to the MC²+ IGNITE (Energy Innovation Accelerator) Awareness-cum-Launch Event at IIT Bombay.
MC²+ is India’s flagship energy innovation platform, promoted by leading Oil & Gas PSUs under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG). The initiative aims to strengthen India’s energy innovation ecosystem by supporting promising start-ups and technologies through funding, mentorship, infrastructure and industry access.
The event at IIT Bombay will mark the signing of an MoU with IIT Bombay and introduce the MC²+ IGNITE programme and its opportunities to the IIT Bombay community and other stakeholders.
MC²+ IGNITE at a Glance
• 30 start-ups | ₹30 crore grant pool
• Up to ₹2 crore in milestone-linked convertible funding for selected start-ups
• Six deep-tech energy themes + one Open Theme
• Access to real pilot sites, infrastructure and laboratory facilities
• Technical mentorship and industry access
• Pathways for pilot deployment and procurement
Date: 8 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:0𝟬 A𝗠 - 12:0𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (IST) followed by lunch
Venue: P.C Saxena Auditorium, IIT Bombay Campus
The event is open to students, research scholars, staff, faculty, start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovators interested in energy innovation and technology translation.
The tentative schedule of the event is available at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wL5wie2Kd-PzeyfNZDqMCGUvCZFS_Snv/view?usp=sharing
Seats are limited. Please register in advance to secure your seat:
https://app.mc2plus.in/ext/event/745/apply