Start-ups Need Ideation Support to Drive Energy Transition, Say Panellists

Speakers at The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai emphasized the need to support sustainability start-ups from the ideation stage to translate innovations into viable technologies.

Experts called for greater collaboration between industries and academic institutions, suggesting the creation of pre-incubators to help students develop and test their ideas.

Panelists also noted that while funding is generally available for deep-tech start-ups, building market trust and navigating real-world testing remain key hurdles.