DRE for Livelihoods - Orientation
As part of the Greenovation Distributed Renewable Energy for Livelihoods Challenge, we are hosting an orientation session to help potential applicants better understand the initiative and assess whether it is the right fit for them.
Across rural and peri-urban India, access to reliable energy continues to limit livelihoods, productivity, and essential services. From post-harvest losses and lack of cold storage to water access challenges and limited income-generating opportunities, the need for practical, decentralised clean energy solutions is urgent.
Through this challenge, we are looking to support innovations that can strengthen rural livelihoods through distributed renewable energy in ways that are affordable, scalable, and rooted in real-world contexts. This session is designed to give you complete clarity on how your solution can align with the challenge.
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Why attend this session?
To understand the key problem areas across rural livelihoods, energy access, and service delivery
To learn what kind of DRE solutions we are looking for and what makes a strong application
To get clarity on the structure of the challenge, selection process, and timelines
To understand the support offered, including catalytic funding, mentorship, and scale opportunities
Who should attend?Startups and founders working on clean energy, rural livelihoods, or climate solutions
Innovators building in cold chain, water access, productive use of energy, or rural enterprise systems
Social enterprises working with underserved rural or peri-urban communities
Anyone exploring applying to the challenge
What can you expect?
A detailed walkthrough of the challenge and its focus areas
Insights into evaluation criteria and what makes a strong solution fit
Guidance on how to position your solution effectively within the DRE ecosystem
A live Q&A to address your questions directly