Small grants. Big ideas. Lasting impact.
We provide small, timely grants that help researchers, students, and independent innovators launch high-potential projects in nature, the environment, and conservation.
Many important discoveries never move beyond the idea stage, not because they lack promise, but because they lack modest, timely support. Escape Velocity exists to provide that first push.
We believe that small grants can unlock meaningful research in nature, the environment, and conservation. Whether it’s funding fieldwork, collecting preliminary data, purchasing essential equipment, or testing a new idea, early support can transform promising ideas into lasting impact.
Students
Supporting ambitious undergraduate and
postgraduate research.
Researchers
Helping early-career scientists launch high-impact projects.
Independent Innovators
Supporting individuals pursuing promising ideas outside traditional pathways.
.PS: This grant is open only to Indian citizens. If you’re based in the US, you may want to explore the Justin Mares Inflection Grant, which inspired this India-focused initiative.
| Field Research | Pilot Studies | Conservation |
| Equipment | Data Collection | Innovation |
₹50,000
Maximum Grant
24
Grants/Year
4 Weeks
Review Time
Rolling
Applications
If a small grant could help move your research forward, we’d love to hear from you.
Reduce bear entry into farms/orchards in Jasrath through a non-lethal, community-led pilot using solar-powered electric fencing, while generating a replicable model for neighbouring villages
Study to test a community-led early warning and mitigation model that integrates social surveys, participatory hotspot mapping, and a physical deterrence prototype
This study aims to address critical knowledge gaps by investigating raptor species associated with the Grassland ecosystem
This project proposes a short-term pilot study to test the effectiveness of Katidhan (audio and
light animal deterrents) installed along identified forest-fringes
Coming Soon . . .
