How CAL-SP Works

Your CAL-SP Participant Journey - For Every Participant

From knowledge to action - a comprehensive pathway to becoming India's next climate leader

01

Knowledge Foundation

Access Premium Resources

Unlimited access to research papers, white papers, publications & climate literature

02

Network Membership

Join CAL-SP Community

Become an official CAL-SP Network Participant and opportunities to connect with numerous climate leaders, researchers & startups

03

Exclusive Events Access

Pre-Summit Invitations

Selected participants get free access to workshops, events & Bharat Climate Summit activities

04

Mentorship Program

Learn from Experts

Opportunity to access CAL-SP's pool of climate mentors, policy experts & industry leaders

05

Skill Development

Practical Training

Opportunity to hands-on workshops in climate policy, sustainability projects & leadership skills

06

Action Opportunities

Real-World Projects

Opportunity to work on campus sustainability, tree monitoring, waste management, energy audits & community campaigns

07

Recognition & Credentials

Build Your Profile

Tiered certificates, project awards, media features, recommendation letters & leader badges

08

CAPR Internships

Direct Government Exposure

Apply for Climate Assistant to Public Representative - work directly with MPs/MLAs/Councillors

09

Career Pathways

Green Job Pipeline

Opportunity of internships with NGOs/companies, exposure to ESG careers, startup interactions & course guidance

Certificate of Participation (to each participant)

Official recognition as a CAL-SP Stage 1 Graduate

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

CAL-SP Next Level Graduate

Top performers advance to exclusive opportunities reserved for outstanding climate leaders

Elite Recognition

Stand Out as a Climate Champion

  • National-level Climate Leader certification
  • Medal & trophy for top 120 winners
  • Media coverage across 200+ platforms
  • Personal recognition from MPs/MLAs/Ministers
  • Featured in CAL-SP Magazine

CAPR Internships

Climate Assistant to Public Representative

  • Internship Opportunity directly under MPs/MLAs/Councillors/Sarpanchs
  • Work directly with MPs/MLAs/Councillors
  • Draft climate policies & action plans
  • Attend public representative sessions at legislative assembly and at parliament
  • Build political network for climate advocacy

Financial Rewards

Cash Prizes & Scholarships

  • 2 months paid internship directly in renewable/clean tech companies (60 Winners)
  • Scholarship opportunities for higher studies
  • Sponsored participation in global summits
  • Travel grants for climate events
  • Seed funding opportunities for climate startups

Exclusive Network Access

Connect with Decision Makers

  • Direct access to policy makers & ministers
  • Alumni network of 10,000+ climate leaders
  • Industry connections with ESG companies
  • Research collaborations with institutions
  • Startup ecosystem interactions

Advanced Learning

Specialized Climate Education

  • Advanced climate policy masterclasses
  • ESG & sustainability certifications
  • International climate conference invites
  • Research publication opportunities
  • Course guidance for climate careers

Leadership Opportunities

Lead Real Climate Projects

  • Lead district-level climate initiatives
  • Mentor next batch of CAL-SP participants
  • Represent India at youth climate forums
  • Campus Ambassador programs
  • Climate startup incubation support

🏆 Top 120 Climate Champions Get It All

Present your solutions at Bharat Climate Summit, meet policy makers, and launch your climate leadership career

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Join thousands of students already registered for India's most impactful climate leadership program

FOR COMPANIES, BUSINESSES, PSUs & STARTUPS

The Talent Bottleneck You're Facing

Finding good people is harder than finding funding. Especially in climate-tech, where the talent pool is microscopic.

5,000
Qualified climate professionals in India today
50,000+
Open positions in climate-tech (growing 40% YoY)
63%
Companies report ESG talent shortage
10x
Cost of retraining vs. hiring trained talent

The Climate-Tech Talent Gap

Engineers who understand both tech AND climate science

Product managers who think in sustainability metrics

Business developers who can sell "green" without greenwashing

Policy analysts who navigate climate regulations

Result: You're hiring mediocre talent or retraining from scratch

CAL-SP: Your Talent Farm System

Think of CAL-SP as your talent incubator—5 years before they hit the job market.

Test them: Problem-solving, innovation, feasibility thinking

Train them: Climate-tech landscape, business models, impact metrics

Connect them to YOU: Internships, mentorship, eventual hires

By 2030: CAL-SP produces 50,000+ startup-ready climate professionals

What You Get

Pre-Vetted Talent Pool

Access 50,000+ climate-ready professionals trained specifically for green economy roles

Early Talent Identification

Spot future leaders 5 years before they hit the job market - build your talent pipeline now

First-Mover Advantage

Get priority access before IIT placement cells - hire the best before your competitors

Reduced Training Costs

Hire climate-competent professionals who understand both business AND sustainability

Join as Innovation Leadership Committee Member

Minimal time investment (4 hours/month). Maximum impact: Build your talent pipeline, gain brand visibility, thought leadership, and early access to investable ideas.

Half of India's future climate unicorns will come from Gen Z currently in school.
Wouldn't you want to spot them at 17, not 27?