UnPollute | STEP Sustainability Program

About UnPollute

Launched in 2024, UnPollute is STEP's flagship initiative empowering women entrepreneurs to become leaders in climate solutions. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, UnPollute champions environmental sustainability and addresses the urgent challenges of climate change through women-led innovations.

Women are disproportionately impacted by climate crises - facing greater risks due to their reliance on natural resources, health and safety vulnerabilities, and caregiving responsibilities. Despite these setbacks, with their empathy and commitment to social responsibility, women entrepreneurs are uniquely equipped to drive transformative solutions, creating a greener, more inclusive future.

Our Mission

To make UnPollute the most gender-inclusive and catalytic event in India's climate entrepreneurship space by enabling:

Capital access across all startup stages
End-to-end support via mentorship, market linkages, and networks
A thriving ecosystem that drives progress from ideation to impact

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UnPollute'24: A Step Towards Sustainable Change

The first edition of UnPollute drew an overwhelming response, with 150+ applications from across India. The event became a powerful convergence of changemakers-bringing together leading industry experts, government leaders, investors, academics, students, and the trailblazing STEP incubated women founders.

The event followed a comprehensive three-part model:

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8-Week Incubation Program

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2-Day Sustainability Conclave

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Ongoing Support

Categories of Women-Led Climate Innovations at UnPollute'24

AI Integrated Climate Solutions

Slow/Sustainable Fashion

Repurposing of Waste

Solar Powered Initiatives

Community Engagement Driven Sustainable Living

Industrial Air Purification Systems

Media Highlights

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Empowering women entrepreneurs in sustainability article

UnPollute'24 Glimpses

UnPollute'24 Partners

UnPollute'25

Following the remarkable success of last year's conclave, UnPollute'25 is back-bolder and more future-focused. This edition deepens its commitment to championing women-led green startups, advancing carbon neutrality, and catalyzing breakthrough innovations.

Applications are opening soon!