The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia), a nonprofit community of over 100 climate-tech leaders, has launched the ‘Climate-Tech Opportunity Map’, an initiative that features startup-ready ideas which could collectively reduce country’s carbon emissions.
A media statement said that the 25 challenges included in the ‘Climate-Tech Opportunity Map’ were shortlisted through a process that combined emissions mapping, expert validation, and on-ground insights, with a focus on: large-scale climate or social relevance, fast-growing or underserved markets, and clear white spaces where scalable solutions are still missing.
The ‘Opportunity Map’ calls on early-stage entrepreneurs to act on India’s most urgent climate challenges. It has been developed as part of SusMafia’s efforts to support climate founders through SusVentures, its programme that helps early-stage entrepreneurs move from idea to action.
Focus on high-impact sectors
Quoting Aneesa Patel, Co-Founder of SusVentures, the statement said: “SusVentures was built to back bold climate builders — to help them build conviction and increase their chances of success. Co-founded by Arjun P Gupta (Smart Joules) and Aditya Bhat (AirProbe), SusVentures is a launchpad shaped by real operators who’ve built in climate. We support early teams to validate their ideas, move faster to market, and access a trusted network of climate mentors, investors, and pilot partners. If this report sparks your next move — we’re here to help you build it right, from day one.”
Co-authored by Bharti Singhla (Principal at Momentum Capital) and Paridhi Mishra (Programme Head at Climate Corps), the ‘Map’ focuses on high-impact sectors such as energy, industry, agriculture, and water. Each opportunity has been shaped through deep collaboration with climate founders, funders, and domain experts across the SusMafia network.
Quoting Bharti Singhla and Paridhi Mishra, the statement said, “India needs climate startups focused on the right problem statements — and fast — to meet the scale of the crisis. We also want the investors and corporates to fund tough climate problems. But many aspiring founders are often stuck at square one, unsure of where or how to begin and with limited access to the customers’ true pain points. This map surfaces urgent, unsolved challenges and connects them to a living ecosystem.”
Published on July 31, 2025