About us

Launched in 2023, ENTICE – Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge, is a flagship program by Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet that addresses the finance gap in energy infrastructure projects by de-risking investments. We do this by enabling connections between investors and solution providers, market linkages and mentorship to drive sustainability at scale.
ENTICE 2.0 builds on this momentum, focused on finding investable opportunities from a wider spectrum of ideas that strengthen India’s energy infrastructure.

ENTICE is more than just a platform—it’s a movement to strengthen India’s energy grid and accelerate the adoption of cleaner and smarter energy solutions. By addressing financial, technical, and regulatory challenges, we empower startups to overcome the ‘valley of death’ and drive innovation, enhance grid resilience, contributing to India’s ambitious sustainability goals.

Why ENTICE?

Financial Challenges

Scaling up tech and innovation requires far more capital than what is currently available, limiting opportunities for commercialisation of products in the market.

Regulatory Challenges

The deployment, scaling, and adoption of green energy technologies are often hindered by regulatory complexities and barriers.

Supply-Demand Imbalance and Skill Building

Limited advocacy and incentivisation on the demand as well as supply side hinders the adoption of innovative clean energy solutions. Additionally, there is a need for skill building and mentorship support to businesses for scaling of projects.

Technical Challenges

The execution of clean energy solutions is faced by challenges such as elongated development and execution timelines and lack of infrastructure for deployment of clean energy solutions.
Our Goal

What we aim to do

  • Accelerate Energy Transitions: We aim to support the innovation of low-cost, scalable, and impactful ideas that can accelerate the deployment of sustainable energy solutions.
  • Enhance the Flow of Capital: India requires substantial capital for its energy transitions. By fostering innovation in technology and business models, we can enable the flow of capital towards sustainable energy projects and initiatives.

How will we do this?

Access to Funding

Access to capital is one of the biggest barriers for energy infrastructure projects. ENTICE addresses this by enabling connections between investors and solution providers and technical assistance grant to scale innovative solutions. This financial support de-risks investments to overcome initial hurdles, accelerate commercialization, and bring transformative grid technologies to market.

Market Linkages

Deploying grid-strengthening solutions requires strong industry connections. ENTICE connects startups with a network of industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to fast-track deployment. These market linkages help overcome infrastructure challenges, streamline partnerships, and ensure solutions reach the right audiences.

Tailored Mentorship

Navigating the complexities of the energy sector can be daunting. ENTICE offers personalized mentorship from seasoned experts in the energy and clean-tech space. From refining business strategies to overcoming regulatory barriers and building essential skills, our mentorship program equips startups with the tools they need to succeed.