Climate Smart Innovation Exhibition & Award (CSI) 2026

We invite start-ups innovating for climate in the built environment to apply for the CSI and get an opportunity to show their products and solutions that address climate change mitigation or adaptation relevant to the built environment. The CSI exhibition and pitch presentation, which are part of the SDI Finals event held in Infosys Mysore, are attended by investors, real estate developers, asset managers, leading industry professionals as well as faculty and students leading the work on climate change in the built environment.  CSI organisers will facilitate customer meetings for select start-ups at the SDI Finals or soon after.

This is the fourth edition of CSI. Check out details of CSI 2025, CSI 2024, and CSI 2023.

Benefits of participating

  • Showcase Your Innovation: Present your solution to potential investors, real estate developers, incubators, accelerators, leading industry practitioners, media, faculty, and students.
  • Enhance Your Pitch: Refine your product pitch to attract interest and support.
  • Boost Visibility and Outreach: Reach a wider audience of industry professionals and potential collaborators as CSI and its organisers amplify your solution in the climate change and building sectors.
  • Meet the future of net-zero buildings: Participate in the Career Fair to connect with and recruit future-ready professionals specialising in sustainability and climate change.
Investor Network for Climate Smart Innovation Exhibition & Award (CSI)

Climate Smart Innovation (CSI) Exhibition and Award is a platform for startups working on climate tech innovation for the building sector. It showcases cutting-edge innovations and connects startups with investors and potential customers at the SDI Finals event. CSI also inspires the next generation and creates a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and business networking. The Investor Network for CSI helps in outreach for CSI within their network of startups, investors, and other suitable stakeholders.