In a landmark initiative to foster innovation for sustainability, Development Alternatives, in collaboration with Amity University, is proud to announce SUSTAINOVATION 2025 — a national-level ESG innovation hackathon focused on energy, clean water, and sustainable soil. The three-day event will take place from July 10–12, 2025, at the Amity University campus in Noida.
With an aim to inspire practical, scalable, and affordable solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges, the hackathon invites India’s top student innovators and start-ups to design commercially viable products and services that drive climate resilience and social equity.
"We believe the solutions to our environmental challenges lie in the minds of our youth. Sustainovation is not just a hackathon — it’s a launchpad for purpose-driven innovation," said a spokesperson from Development Alternatives.
Three Pillars of Innovation:
SUSTAINOVATION 2025 will challenge teams to develop working prototypes across three critical tracks:
- Soil: Sustainable agriculture, soil preservation, and restoration
- Water: Affordable, accessible clean water and sanitation technologies
- Energy: Clean and decentralized energy for underserved communities
Key Highlights:
- 30-hour Hackathon with mentorship from leading ESG experts and technologists
- Presentations to a Grand Jury comprising government representatives, corporate leaders, and sectoral experts
- Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to felicitate the winners address youth innovators
- Special Awards, Recognition & Commercial Support for winning solutions with potential for market launch
- Media coverage through an exclusive partnership with Network18, with national digital and television visibility and Radio City
Amity University: Knowledge Partner
Amity University joins as the exclusive Knowledge Partner, hosting the event on its campus and extending infrastructural and academic support. The event will see active participation from Amity’s faculty and students, aligning innovation with India’s higher education ecosystem.
Driving Corporate Engagement
SUSTAINOVATION is also designed to engage forward-thinking corporate brands, offering a high-impact platform for CSR, sustainability branding, and youth outreach. Opportunities for presenting sponsorships and on-ground activations are available, with past and potential partners from sectors such as clean finance, automotive, and FMCG.
About Development Alternatives:
Development Alternatives (DA) is India’s premier social enterprise working at the intersection of innovation, enterprise, and sustainable development. For over four decades, DA has championed grassroots solutions that empower communities and protect natural resources.
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