The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently organized a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition in New Delhi, highlighting India’s growing ambition to become a global hub for clean energy. The event brought together emerging innovators working across the green hydrogen ecosystem and provided a platform to showcase new technologies and solutions.
A total of 18 specialized startups participated in the exhibition, representing different segments of the hydrogen value chain. These companies displayed a range of innovations, including advanced electrolyser technologies for water splitting, high-efficiency fuel cells, biomass-to-hydrogen conversion methods, and digital solutions for managing hydrogen operations. The diversity of technologies reflected the rapid progress being made in India’s hydrogen sector.
India’s expanding hydrogen startup ecosystem is supported by a strong entrepreneurial base. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), there were 249 hydrogen-focused startups in the country as of September 2025. The exhibition created an opportunity for these startups to directly engage with government officials, industry stakeholders, and research institutions, helping bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization.
The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and Santosh Sarangi, Secretary of MNRE. Their participation highlighted the government’s continued focus on advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to position the country as a leader in green hydrogen production and utilization.
To further support innovation, MNRE has introduced a scheme titled “New and Novel Uses of Hydrogen,” with a funding pool of ₹100 crore. Under this initiative, startups can receive up to ₹5 crore per project. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has already received 111 proposals, out of which 58 have been shortlisted for final evaluation.
This exhibition builds on a similar event held during a research and development conference last year, demonstrating the government’s ongoing efforts to connect laboratory research with real-world applications. By encouraging early-stage startups and supporting technological advancements, MNRE aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production and accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The results of the latest funding round are expected soon, which could bring further momentum and investment into the sector.
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