09–11 October 2026 · MRIIRS, Faridabad · Delhi NCR
The Eco-Preneur Youth Startup Summit brings 200+ colleges, 200+ climate & sustainability startups, and 50+ investors to one campus for three days of pitches, policy dialogue and partnership — with zero participation fees for students.
2022 · CMR Institute, Bengaluru
2026 · MRIIRS, Faridabad
Three days at MRIIRS
Opening Ceremony
Innovation Pavilion
Panel Discussions
Masterclasses
Investor 1-on-1s
Campfire Talks
Startup Battle
Closing Awards
The bigger story
Chapter 1
CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. 140+ colleges, 150+ startups, a ₹6,00,000 Startup Battle, and keynotes from governors, union ministers and founders.
HELD
Chapter 2
CXO round-tables across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad compile real industry problem statements ahead of the Summit.
IN PROGRESS
Chapter 3
Three days, one campus. 200+ colleges, 200+ startups, 50+ investors, and the EYSS Startup Battle Grand Finale.
09–11 OCTOBER
About EYSS
Conceived and organised by Paryavaran Sankrakshan Gatividhi (PSG), EYSS bridges the gap between passionate student eco-preneurs and the capital, mentorship and policy support they need to scale. Since its inception it has shown that youth-led, community-first events can deliver real ecosystem outcomes — panel discussions with governors and union ministers, masterclasses by domain experts, and a competitive Startup Battle with lakhs of rupees in prize money.
EYSS 2026 is designed to be bigger, bolder and more impactful — bringing the energy of India's National Capital Region together with global partnerships from Armenia, the US, the Middle East and beyond. It is fully CSR-funded, so participation carries zero fees for students and early-stage founders.
Scale
200+ / 200+ / 50+
Global
India · Armenia · US
Impact
CSR-funded, zero fees
Policy
State & Central govt.
Host Venue — confirmed
Faridabad, Delhi NCR
The full 3-day, 2-night Summit — Opening Ceremony, Innovation Pavilion, panels, masterclasses, investor 1-on-1s and the Startup Battle Grand Finale — is hosted entirely on the MRIIRS campus in Faridabad. MRIIRS is a co-organiser of EYSS 2026 and anchors the Delhi NCR round-table and college outreach across its engineering, management and design programs.
Before the Summit
Ahead of the Summit, curated round-tables with CXOs and sustainability leaders — held across four metros — surface the real operational challenges that startups at EYSS will be invited to solve. The Summit itself remains hosted only at MRIIRS, Faridabad.
Curated invitations
CEOs, CIOs, CXOs and sustainability heads from leading corporates across four metros.
Structured questionnaire
A pre-shared questionnaire frames pain points across climate, waste, energy, water and supply chain.
Round-table dialogue
Closed-door conversations capture the real, operational sustainability challenges they face.
Collate & compile
Insights are synthesised into a master list of industry-validated problem statements.
Match to startups
Eco-startups solving these exact problems are sourced and invited to EYSS 2026.
Round-tables · 4 metros
Four ways in
Whether you're bringing an early idea, a registered company, capital to deploy, or a brand to align with the movement — there's a track built for where you are. Registration links go live closer to the Summit — see the Register section below.
Track 1 · Not yet incorporated
Track 2 · Registered entity
Track 3 · Capital partners
Track 4 · Brand partners
09–11 October 2026
Launch & leadership
Deep dives & connections
Battle & celebration
The Startup Battle
The flagship competition — a high-energy stage where the most promising eco-preneurs pitch to a jury of investors, corporates and policymakers.
Growth stage
Startups with proven traction, revenue, or enterprise pilots
$10,000
1st prize
$5,000
2nd prize
Seed stage
Early-stage eco-innovations with strong founding teams
$5,000
1st prize
$2,500
2nd prize
Who should attend
Students & youth entrepreneurs
From engineering, management, design & science colleges across India.
Eco-startups & founders
Early-stage and growth-stage ventures solving for climate, waste, energy, biodiversity & more.
Investors & VCs
VCs, angel investors, family offices, and impact funds seeking the next green unicorn.
Government & policy leaders
Central and state officials shaping India's green economy and startup policy.
Corporates & industry partners
Enterprises looking for startup pilots, CSR innovation, and sustainability partnerships.
Mentors & ecosystem leaders
Operators, advisors, domain experts, and community builders committed to the green mission.
Organising partners
Lead organiser
Paryavaran Sankrakshan Gatividhi (PSG)
The originator and steward of EYSS since 2022. PSG drives India's youth-led environmental movement, connecting college ecosystems with policy and capital.
Co-organiser
Open Innovation Lotus Foundation (OILF)
A subsidiary of Petonic AI & Plannex Recycling, bringing deep experience in startup ecosystem building — including co-organising the Rajasthan Startup Summit 2026.
Co-organiser · host venue
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
A leading multi-disciplinary university in the NCR with strong industry-academia linkages. Hosts the Summit and anchors the Delhi NCR round-table and college outreach.
International partner
Startup Armenia Foundation
Armenia's premier startup foundation, bringing global partnerships and investor networks to EYSS 2026.
Questions
The full 3-day Summit is hosted entirely at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad. It is not held at any other city or venue.
No — those CXO round-tables are a separate, pre-Summit activity held in four metros to gather industry problem statements. The Summit itself takes place only at MRIIRS.
EYSS is CSR-funded, so student participation carries zero fees. Details for startup and investor participation will be shared with the registration links.
Both early-stage (Seed) and growth-stage eco-startups can apply. Seed-stage ventures compete for $5,000 / $2,500 prizes; Growth-stage ventures with proven traction compete for $10,000 / $5,000.
Startup, mentor and investor outreach runs August–September 2026, following the industry round-tables. Registration links will be published on this page as soon as they're live.
Join the movement
Whether you're bringing an early idea, a registered company, capital to deploy, or a brand to align with the movement — there's a track built for where you are. Registration links open closer to the Summit.
Track 1 · Not yet incorporated
For students and early builders with an idea, prototype or proof-of-concept — no registered company required.
Track 2 · Registered entity
For incorporated startups applying to the Innovation Pavilion or the Startup Battle.
Track 3 · Capital partners
For VCs, angel investors, family offices and impact funds who want curated deal flow from the Startup Battle.
Track 4 · Brand partners
For corporates and brands aligning with India's youth-led green economy movement. Choose a tier: