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Neeri invites innovators to develop AI powered environmental solutions for Sustainovate 2025

Nagpur: The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and innovation to address critical environmental challenges through its open innovation challenge, Sustainovate 2025. Aimed at fostering eco-entrepreneurship, the initiative seeks science-based, scalable solutions with a focus on AI-driven environmental applications, nature-based solutions, and sustainability-driven technologies. Open to diverse sectors, Sustainovate 2025 promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to drive sustainability. Dr S. Venkata Mohan, Director of CSIR-NEERI, emphasized the goal of the initiative: "Sustainovate 2025 is designed to catalyse science-led innovation, bridging research and societal application. We aim to empower young minds, startups, and grassroots innovators with mentorship and strategic support to address critical environmental challenges." The challenge is open to a wide range of participants, including UG/PG/PhD students (through faculty mentors), startups, SMEs, early-stage entrepreneurs, and NGOs/CSOs, who can submit novel proposals across ten innovation themes. The strong emphasis on AI and nature-based approaches reflects the need for cutting-edge, holistic solutions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jolie-Pitt Family Shows Support For Shiloh's Change Drivepedia Undo Participants will benefit from a rigorous peer-review process, access to technical resources, and industry linkages. Top performers will be awarded a Certificate of Excellence, receive mentorship from Neeri, and gain opportunities to connect with investors and industry leaders. The initiative aims to help innovators turn their concepts into viable, scalable solutions with expert guidance. Dr Venkata Mohan added that the initiative has already received an encouraging response from across sectors and urged more participants to apply. The last date for submissions is June 30, and further details are available on the NEERI website.