AI for Climate - Investigating Investment and Startup Opportunity Pipeline in India

An Impact Research project to support Sangam Ventures in investigating the emerging AI for Climate opportunity in India and translating findings into an actionable investment thesis. Sponsored by The Autodesk Foundation.

Project Overview

Project Description

This project will involve developing a comprehensive thesis on the emerging AI for Climate opportunity in India, mapping high-impact use cases across energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and adaptation. This will then be translated into an actionable investment thesis and startup opportunity pipeline for early-stage climate-tech deployment.

Impact

Sangam is a seed and early stage venture fund that invests to improve access to sustainable energy and resource productivity solutions for the underserved in India that can lead to inclusive development and creation of communities that are resilient to climate change.

Eligibility Criteria

Skills / Experience:

  • Required:
    • Research
    • Data Analysis + Statistics
    • Financial Analysis / Business Model Development
  • Desired:
    • Experience in AI/ML, data modelling, GIS, or simulation tools
    • Comfortable translating technical innovation into market realities and investability

Discipline:

  • A background in core engineering fields/data science/energy studies may be beneficial

Preferred Fellow Local Experience (All projects can be completed remotely):

  • India

Preferred Timezone (when the Fellow should be available for meetings):

  • IST (UTC+5:30)

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