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𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐂²+ 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. India has extraordinary scientific talent. The next step is enabling these innovations to reach scale. The Challenge is looking for breakthrough solutions in: • 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘯-𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘴𝘰-𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘭 • 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 • 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 Selected innovators will receive: ✔ 𝘜𝘱 𝘵𝘰 ₹7.5 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 ✔ 𝘜𝘱 𝘵𝘰 ₹5 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘴 ✔ 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴 ✔ 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘔𝘊²+'𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 We invite startups, MSMEs, researchers, academic institutions, corporates and individual innovators to apply. 🔗𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: mc2plus.in/ ✍️𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: lnkd.in/dYFCrBSb 🕔𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:15th August 2026 (17:00 hrs IST) If you're building the future of sustainable fuels, we'd love to hear from you! #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

The application deadline for MC²⁺ Ignite has been extended. Applications for India's flagship energy accelerator for deep-tech founders are now open until 15 September. Apply here - bit.ly/mc2Ignite

The MC²⁺ Energy Innovation Hackathon brought sharp energy-tech ideas to life at @IITKgp's Rajarhat Research Park, part of the Institute's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. We signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur, coming on board as an implementation partner for the Ignite accelerator, deepening our commitment to nurturing energy and deep-tech innovation from campus to market.

Applications are open now for our energy accelerator for deep-tech founders. We are inviting early-stage startups for the upcoming cohort focused on decarbonising India’s oil and gas sector and building the energy transition stack in partnership with @PetroleumMin Know more - bit.ly/mc2Ignite Apply Now - bit.ly/MC2ApplyNow

MC²+ IGNITE was officially launched yesterday at @iitmadras . India's flagship energy innovation accelerator kicked off in the presence of leaders from across the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, the Oil & Gas PSUs, and India's innovation ecosystem. The launch was graced by the esteemed presence of @neerajmittalias We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all the distinguished dignitaries who joined us to mark this important milestone @ChairmanONGC , @Dr. Ranjit Rath, @sahneyas , @Sanjay Khanna, @CMD__HPCL , @Atul Gupta, @Rajeev Kumar Singhal, @Abhishek Kumar , @madhukar Garg, @ Kartikeya D., @padmajaian , @Taslimarif_IND, @ Braj Bhushan, Shruti Devasthali, @pa_chopra , @vijayanands @venture_center , @CCAMP_India , @IITKanpur Their presence reflects the scale of collaboration behind MC²+ IGNITE, bringing together government, PSUs, and India's startup ecosystem to back the next generation of energy innovators. Call for Applications for MC²+ IGNITE is now open. Start applying! #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @PetroleumMin @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

Freedom gave us a nation. Energy independence will strengthen it. Innovation will power it. As India celebrates its Independence Day, we also look ahead to the next chapter of nation-building. Building true energy independence will require more than resources and infrastructure. It will require new technologies, stronger research, bold entrepreneurs and meaningful collaboration between industry, institutions and innovators. At MC²+ Foundation, we believe India’s energy future will be shaped by the founders, researchers and builders working on the technologies of tomorrow. By bringing together ideas, expertise, infrastructure and industry, we aim to help more innovations move from research to real-world impact. This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom to imagine, build and create. Building the technologies for India’s energy future. #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcln @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

1 DAY TO GO! ⏳ The clock is ticking for innovators, startups, researchers and solution providers working on the future of sustainable energy and chemical production. The MC²+ Grand Butanol Challenge is your opportunity to develop scalable and sustainable pathways for n-Butanol and Iso-Butanol, while gaining access to PSU infrastructure, pilot opportunities, industry mentorship and pathways to commercialisation. If you have an idea that can help shape India’s Butanol Future, this is your time to apply. 📅 Applications close on 15 August 2026 Apply now: mc2plus.in #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

We’re down to the final stretch - 2 DAYS TO GO! ⏳ The MC²+ Grand Butanol Challenge is calling on innovators, researchers, startups, and entrepreneurs to develop scalable and sustainable pathways for the production of n-Butanol and Iso-Butanol. Beyond funding, the challenge offers an opportunity to access infrastructure, mentorship, commercialisation pathways, and potential collaboration with PSU partners to help promising solutions move towards real-world deployment. If you’re building the next breakthrough in sustainable chemistry, now is the time to submit your application. Just 2 days left to apply. Applications close on 15 August 2026. Apply now: app.mc2plus.in/ext/form/2386… #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

Just 3 days left to apply! ⏳ The MC²+ Grand Butanol Challenge is now in its final stretch, and screenings have already begun. If you are working on innovative pathways for the production of n-Butanol or Iso-Butanol, this is an opportunity to take your idea from innovation to real-world impact. Get access to: 🔹 Commercialisation pathways 🔹 Grant pool of up to ₹7.5 crore 🔹 Prize pool of up to ₹5 crore 🔹 Infrastructure access and mentorship Haven’t applied yet? Submit your application soon - applications close shortly! 📅 Application Deadline: 15 August 2026 🌐 Apply now: mc2plus.in #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

The stage is ready for India’s energy innovators! Building on three successful editions, #Avinya27 - Energy Startup Challenge is back with its fourth edition, which will be celebrated at #IndiaEnergyWeek2027 in Kolkata from 28-31 January 2027. If you’re an Indian startup, researcher, or student innovator building the future of oil & gas industry, renewables, low-carbon tech, or alternative fuels - this is your moment. Present your solutions to global leaders, accelerate #EnergySecurity, and drive #AtmanirbharBharat. Applications close on 15 September 2026 Apply now: startupindia.gov.in/content/… #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

Just 5 days to go! ⏳ The MC²+ Grand Butanol Challenge is now in its final stretch, and screening and shortlisting have already begun. If you’re working on innovative pathways for n-Butanol or Iso-Butanol, this is your chance to bring your solution closer to real-world deployment with access to infrastructure, mentorship, commercialisation pathways, and funding opportunities. Applications close on 15 August 2026. Don’t wait—submit your application today. 👉 Apply now: mc2plus.in #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

Building India’s energy future will take more than ideas, it will take collaboration, technology, and the ability to turn innovation into real-world solutions. We are glad to see @EngineersIND supporting this vision and strengthening the ecosystem that brings together industry, startups, researchers, and technology innovators. We look forward to creating more opportunities for innovators to build, test, and scale solutions for India’s evolving energy needs. Multiply. Collaborate. Create. #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia

Thank you, @BPCLimited , for supporting the vision of MC²+ and championing innovation as the cornerstone of India's energy future. Your commitment to fostering collaboration between industry, startups, researchers, and technology innovators will help accelerate the development and deployment of transformative energy solutions. Together, we look forward to building an ecosystem where breakthrough ideas can scale into real-world impact. Multiply. Collaborate. Create. #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia

Only 8 days left to apply! The future of sustainable fuels will be built by bold ideas, and the MC²+ Grand Butanol Challenge is looking for innovators ready to make them a reality. Whether you're developing next-generation fermentation technologies, catalytic production processes, or innovative pathways for n-Butanol and Iso-Butanol, this is your opportunity to take your innovation from the lab to real-world deployment. 📅 Application Deadline: 15 August 2026 Apply now and help shape the future of India's clean energy ecosystem. 🔗 mc2plus.in #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay

Thank you, @IndianOilcl , for championing the vision of innovation-led energy transformation through MC²+. As India advances towards a more resilient, sustainable, and technology-driven energy future, collaboration between PSUs, startups, researchers, and innovators will be the catalyst for the next generation of breakthroughs. We look forward to building, testing, and scaling solutions together that will shape the future of India's energy ecosystem. #MC2Plus #Energylndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia

The future of India's energy innovation starts now. Introducing MC²+ IGNITE - India's flagship energy innovation accelerator, designed to help breakthrough startups move from ideas to real-world deployment. Selected startups will gain: ⚡ Up to ₹50 lakh in convertible funding ⚡ Milestone-based funding of up to ₹1.5 crore ⚡ Pilot opportunities with leading Oil & Gas PSUs ⚡ Access to industry experts, ecosystem partners, and a pathway to procurement If you're building solutions in AI, hydrogen, digital asset management, refinery technologies, bioenergy, drilling, or other energy innovations, this is your opportunity to collaborate with India's energy ecosystem. 📅 Applications open on 5 August 2026 🗓️ Last date to apply: 31 August 2026 Scan the QR code or visit mc2plus.in to apply. #MC2Plus #EnergyIndia #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergyIndia #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationIndia @neerajmittalias @PetroleumMin @Taslimarif_IND @TheSureshGopi @HPCL @ONGC_ @PetronetLNGLtd @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @gailindia @OilIndiaLimited @CHTMOP @Sea6Energy @shri_sury @PrinSciAdvOff @PrinSciAdvGoI @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @startupindia @DPIITGoI @BIRAC_2012 @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @rajesh_gokhale @meitystartuphub @thekjgeorge @PriyankKharge @ITBTGoK @Startup_Kar @Ktech_biotech @IITKanpur @iitmadras @iitbombay