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India’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and the search for game-changing solutions begins with visionary founders. MC² + IGNITE is calling on high-potential early-stage startups to transform the industry across seven focus areas, including Hydrogen & Mobility, Bioenergy (CBG), AI-driven subsurface intelligence, and next-gen refinery technologies. Selected startups will gain access to up to ₹2 Crore in total financial backing (up to ₹50 Lakh in convertible funding and up to ₹1.5 Crore in milestone-based support), along with unmatched technical mentorship, industry access, and real-world deployment channels through top national partners. Join us for the Public Talks & Showcase in Pune featuring industry leaders, including Keynote Speaker Dr. R A Mashelkar, FRS (Padma Vibhushan), Mr. A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil and CSIR-NCL Director Dr. Ashish Lele. 📅 Event Date: 3 September 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Location: NCL Main Auditorium, CSIR-NCL, Pune 🗓️ Application Deadline: 15 September 2026 Power the next wave of clean energy innovation. Register for the event and apply at https://app.mc2plus.in/ext/event/744/apply#MC2Ignite #EnergyInnovation #Startup #IndianOil #CleanEnergy Hardeep Singh Puri Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India #MC2Ignite #EnergyInnovation #Startup #IndianOil #CleanEnergy

Growing up, the name IndianOil meant something special. An organisation whose presence, goodwill and impact could be felt even in his hometown. Years later, that childhood aspiration became his own journey with IndianOil. As we count down to the #67thIndianOilDay, this #VoiceOfIndianOil is about dreams coming full circle and the pride of finding purpose and belonging in a name you grew up admiring. Some dreams don’t just come true. They bring you home. #IndianOilDay2026 #IndianOilFamily #IndianOil Hardeep Singh Puri Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India #67thIndianOilDay #VoiceOfIndianOil #IndianOilDay2026 #IndianOilFamily #IndianOil

India’s energy future needs bold ideas, breakthrough technologies and innovators ready to turn them into impact. mc² + IGNITE, India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator, is inviting high-potential early-stage startups to innovate across seven key energy themes—from AI-driven subsurface intelligence and next-gen drilling technologies to bioenergy, hydrogen, mobility and digital asset management. With convertible funding of up to ₹50 lakh and milestone-based funding of up to ₹1.5 crore for selected startups, the programme offers more than funding—it connects innovators with mentoring, pilot opportunities, procurement pathways and leading industry experts. Applications are now open. Apply by 15 September 2026. Be part of India’s energy innovation movement. #MC2Ignite #EnergyInnovation #Startups #IndianOil Hardeep Singh Puri Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India #MC2Ignite #EnergyInnovation #Startups #IndianOil