The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a one-day Hydrogen Startup Exhibition to support the emerging hydrogen startup sector in India. The event brought together 18 startups focusing on various aspects of green hydrogen, such as electrolyser technologies, fuel cell applications, and biomass-to-hydrogen production. These startups had the opportunity to showcase their innovations and engage with stakeholders from government, industry, and research communities.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reported that there were 249 startups operating in the hydrogen sector as of September 2025. The exhibition highlighted startups working on electrolyser technologies, hydrogen production, fuel cells, safety systems, drone technologies, and more. It aimed to foster collaboration and innovation in the hydrogen domain.
Ajay Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government, was present at the event and interacted with the founders of these startups. Under a scheme for New and Novel Uses of Hydrogen Production and Applications, MNRE allocated Rs 100 crore for startup funding, with a maximum grant of Rs 5 crore per startup. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) received 111 proposals in response to a call for applications, with 58 startups shortlisted for further evaluation.
The ministry had previously organized a similar startup expo in New Delhi last year, which was followed by the current exhibition. Notable attendees at the event included Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of MNRE, Parminder Maini from the PSA Office, and Abhay Bakre, Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
