Our Journey of Impact
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From global energy platforms to national policy forums, from landmark MoUs to prestigious awards — every milestone on Caliche's journey is a chapter in India's deep-tech story.
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FIPI Oil & Gas Award 2024
Best Startup in the Energy Sector
Caliche was honoured to win the most prestigious FIPI Oil & Gas Award 2024 in the 'Best Startup in the Energy Sector' category — becoming only the second company to achieve this distinction in the award's 17-year history. This recognition by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry is a testament to Caliche's commitment to developing indigenous, application-oriented deep-tech solutions that are shaping the future of India's energy ecosystem.
Best Startup — India Energy Week 2023
Awarded by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India
Caliche was adjudged the Best Startup at India Energy Week 2023 and was awarded by Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India. This recognition at India's premier energy platform is a powerful validation of Caliche's role as a leading deep-tech innovator committed to developing indigenous solutions for the Indian energy sector.
IN-SPACe MoU — Project BeyonEa
Space-Biotech MoU with Department of Space, Govt. of India
IN-SPACe (Department of Space) and Caliche signed a landmark MoU for providing tech support for Microbe Induced Construction Beyond Earth (BeyonEa) — to develop sustainable infrastructure on extra-terrestrial bodies. This MoU explores the possibility of extending Industrial Biotechnology to the space sector and is possibly the first such MoU signed by IN-SPACe in the space-biotech domain. Caliche now holds a portfolio of technologies spanning from the subsurface to outer space, and this milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in India's space ambitions.
MoU with IIT Bhilai — Minerals & Mining
Joint R&D for Sustainability & Energy
Caliche signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai as part of its venture into the minerals & mining sector. The MoU signifies a joint commitment to research and technology development in support of national initiatives in sustainability and energy. The Director of IIT Bhilai emphasised leveraging the state's rich resources in steel, aluminium, and cement for holistic development through technological interventions. The ceremony was graced by Sh. Amit Priyadarshan, CEO, Caliche and Prof. Rajiv Prakash, Director, IIT Bhilai.
All Entries
Meeting with ISpA Director General
Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd) — Indian Space Association
Caliche had the privilege of meeting Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt (Retd), Director General of the ISpA — Indian Space Association in New Delhi, where the team shared Caliche's vision and plans for the space sector. The discussions sparked enthusiasm around innovation at the intersection of industrial biotechnology and space exploration, with the Caliche team actively planning contributions towards extraterrestrial activities and upcoming space missions.
CII Interaction with MPs — North East Region
Confederation of Indian Industry
Caliche's founders attended the CII Interaction with Members of Parliament from the North Eastern Region in New Delhi, sharing Caliche's plans and long-term vision for the region. Being a company that began its journey from the North East, Caliche has a deep-rooted commitment to the region's industrial and socio-economic growth. Discussions covered enhancing connectivity, boosting industry participation, empowering MSMEs, and attracting investment into emerging sectors across the North Eastern states.
4th Anniversary of PMSSY — Dept. of Fisheries, GoI
Meeting with Hon'ble Minister Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Caliche was honoured to be invited by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, to the 4th Anniversary of PMSSY. Mr. Anandh Mathew, COO, had the privilege of meeting Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon'ble Minister, and Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries. Their enthusiasm for collaborating with startups opened exciting avenues for utilising the byproducts from the award-winning CarbonOne technology in partnership with the Department of Fisheries.
High-Level Delegation — Ministry of DoNER
CII North East | Meeting with Secretary, DoNER
Mr. Ashutosh Kumar from Caliche was part of a high-level delegation led by the Chairman of the CII North East Council, meeting Mr. Chanchal Kumar, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). Being the first DIPP-recognised startup from Meghalaya, Caliche remains highly optimistic about the potential and contribution of the Northeast in India's growth journey, and is committed to contributing to this development to the best of its capacity.
Meeting with ISRO Chairman — Chandrayaan 3
Discussion with Sh. Somanath S., Chairman ISRO
Caliche team member Ankit Kumar had an inspiring discussion with Sh. Somanath S., Chairman ISRO, amidst the historic success of Chandrayaan 3. His invaluable feedback and encouragement were pivotal in shaping Caliche's Project Beyon-Ea and in encouraging Indian startups to pursue greater ambitions in the space sector. With Chandrayaan 3's triumphant landing, confidence soared higher for the success of Caliche's collaborative space-biotech projects.
Hydrocarbons Summit 2026
Panelist | PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr. Anandh Mathew, Co-Founder & COO of Caliche, participated as a panelist at the Hydrocarbons Summit 2026 on India's Energy Resilience, organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Speaking on 'Navigating Geopolitical Challenges and Building Resilient Downstream Operations,' Anandh shared insights on how Caliche is contributing to India's energy security by developing critical technologies indigenously, reducing dependence on foreign solutions, and highlighting the vital role of startups as key stakeholders in the hydrocarbons ecosystem.
India Energy Week 2026
4th Edition | Booth 1B133, Hall 1 | Goa
Caliche participated in the 4th edition of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa — the premier global energy platform uniting policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors. IEW 2026 was an energising experience for the Caliche team, offering a forum to reconnect with the network, mentors, and clients, and to share insights on the exciting work happening at Caliche Labs. Being part of conversations at the forefront of the energy transition and India's net-zero ambitions reinforced Caliche's belief that innovators must deliver scalable technologies for these mission-critical goals.
Korea–India Joint Economic Cooperation Forum
CII North East | Meghalaya
Ankit Kumar from the Caliche team had the privilege of delivering the congratulatory remarks at the successful commencement of the Korea–India Joint Economic Cooperation Forum in Meghalaya, organised by CII North East. The forum stood as a strong testament to the deepening economic ties between India and the Republic of Korea. Caliche remains committed to contributing towards a deeper, resilient, and future-focused Indo-Korean partnership.
Activity Committee Meet — Oil & Gas R&D in Energy Transition
Centre For High Technology × Indian Oil Corporation
Caliche participated in the Activity Committee Meet on 'Defining the Role of Oil & Gas Sector R&Ds in Energy Transition', organised by Centre For High Technology in collaboration with Indian Oil Corp Limited. Mr. Amit Priyadarshan presented Caliche's perspective as a deep-tech startup committed to technologies for the energy transition — sharing insights from long-standing associations with oil & gas PSUs on decarbonisation, innovation adoption, and collaborative research.
28th Energy Technology Meet (ETM) — Hyderabad
Centre For High Technology × Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Teams from Caliche and Corrosion Intel participated in the prestigious 28th Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad — marking four consecutive years of participation at this invaluable platform for showcasing indigenous technologies. This year was particularly special with an exclusive interaction between startups and Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, and the leadership of India's major energy PSUs, reaffirming the nation's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
UrjaVarta 2025 — SANDPAX Showcase
Innovation Gallery | Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, MOPNG
Caliche showcased its proprietary SANDPAX — Biochemical Sand Influx Control Technology for Oil & Gas wells — at the Innovation Gallery during the second edition of UrjaVarta, hosted by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons under MOPNG. The event served as a dynamic platform to reconnect with industry leaders, mentors, and peers, sparking conversations around innovation, technology deployment, and the future of upstream energy in India.
Activity Committee Meet — CCUS & SAF
CarbonOne Presentation | CHT × MRPL
Amit Priyadarshan presented Caliche's proprietary CarbonOne technology to an esteemed audience of technology providers, refineries, and regulatory authorities at the Activity Committee Meet on CCUS & SAF. The presentation highlighted CarbonOne as a scalable decarbonisation solution for the Oil & Gas sector, and explored how its byproducts hold significant potential to contribute to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production — an area with transformative impact on the sustainable aviation industry.
CSIR AI & Innovation Conclave
Catalyzing Innovation, Connecting Ecosystems
Mr. Anandh Mathew represented Caliche at the CSIR AI & Innovation Conclave, engaging in meaningful discussions and sharing Caliche's vision for scalable, AI-driven deep-tech solutions. Productive meetings with various CSIR department heads paved the way for deeper collaboration, with Caliche's mission closely aligned with CSIR's goal of indigenising AI and ML to develop impactful real-world applications. The conclave united startups, investors, industry leaders, academicians, and government officials under one roof.
GARBH Unveiled — India Energy Week 2025
AI-Powered Exploration Software | DGH Collaboration
After five years of dedicated research and silent innovation, Caliche unveiled GARBH — its AI-powered exploration software — at India Energy Week 2025 in collaboration with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. Caliche's journey at the intersection of AI and Oil & Gas E&P began in 2019, and IEW 2025 marked the moment the first deployable version was ready for the industry. The concept was received with enthusiasm, reinforcing the urgent need for advanced AI solutions in the Indian E&P sector.
3rd Indian Space Conclave
ISpA × ISRO × IN-SPACe
Amit Priyadarshan and Anandh Mathew represented Caliche at the 3rd edition of the Indian Space Conclave, organised by ISpA and co-hosted by ISRO and IN-SPACe. The conclave brought together government dignitaries, space agencies, international organisations, private industry leaders, startups, and academic thinkers — all united in advancing India's space capabilities. Caliche engaged in meaningful discussions on the future of India's space sector and explored sustainable innovation pathways.
Madhya Pradesh Mining Conclave 2024
Panelist | Mineral Beneficiation
Mr. Anandh Mathew, COO of Caliche, participated as a panelist at the two-day Madhya Pradesh Mining Conclave 2024 held in Bhopal. The panel focused on Mineral Beneficiation, discussing current technologies, challenges, and future opportunities. Anandh emphasised the vital role of technology and startups in shaping the future of the mining sector, and explored how digitalisation and sustainability are crucial drivers alongside government policy for sustainable development of mining in India.
Gujarat Chemical & Petrochemical Conclave 2024
Inaugurated by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat
Caliche was honoured to participate in the Gujarat Chemical and Petrochemical Conclave 2024. CEO Mr. Amit Priyadarshan shared valuable insights on the transformative role of digitalisation in the chemicals and petrochemicals industry and showcased the innovative digital technologies being developed at Caliche and Corrosion Intel. The event, inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, underscored the state's significant ambition to lead in adopting digital solutions for operational excellence.
UrjaVarta 2024 — GARBH Showcase
Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, MOPNG
Caliche presented its indigenous exploration software GARBH at the Innovation Zone of UrjaVarta 2024, inaugurated by Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas. The event provided a significant platform to connect with upstream sector leaders and engage in productive discussions. UrjaVarta is the premier Upstream Sector Conclave organised by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, converging policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to drive innovation and investment in India's energy landscape.
Emission Reduction Activity Meet — IOCL Mathura
Scope 1 & 2 Emission Reduction | CHT × IOCL
Caliche presented the proprietary CarbonOne technology and its emission reduction potential at the Activity Meet on 'Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emission Reduction Measures for Refineries and Petrochemical Units', organised by Indian Oil Corporation Limited Mathura Refinery and Centre For High Technology. The positive responses to CarbonOne from the participating refineries were truly encouraging for the Caliche team.
CBG Activity Committee Meet — HPCL Bareilly
CarbonOne for Biofuels Growth | CHT × HPCL
Amit Priyadarshan, CEO, presented CarbonOne at the Activity Committee Meet on 'CBG for Cumulative Biofuels Growth in India', jointly organised by Centre For High Technology and HPCL in Bareilly. The two-day event included a productive visit to the HPCL Budaun CBG Plant, and highlighted the importance of understanding challenges in CBG growth for a renewable energy future. CarbonOne is Caliche's award-winning microbial carbon capture solution for thermal power plants and oil & gas refineries.
RISE Program — India Immersion Week
CSIRO × Atal Innovation Mission
Caliche attended the Sydney Immersion Week under the RISE Program, forging meaningful connections with teams from India and Australia sharing a common vision for sustainability. As the program continued, Caliche was excited to welcome RISE program organizers and participants for India Immersion Week (27–31 May 2024), celebrating India's rich culture, vibrant people, and vast opportunities for startups committed to building a sustainable future.
India Energy Week 2024
AI in Oil & Gas | DGH Collaboration | Goa
Caliche, represented by Mr. Ashutosh Kumar and Mr. Ankit Kumar, had an enriching experience at IEW 2024 in Goa, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Showcasing recent advancements in AI within the Oil & Gas industry in collaboration with DGH proved highly fruitful, garnering strong positive feedback and interest in Caliche's novel endeavours. India holds significant opportunities in the E&P sector, and Caliche is poised to serve the industry through indigenous technological advancements.
Global Fisheries Conference India 2023
Dept. of Animal Husbandry & Dairying | Gujarat Science City
Caliche had a highly productive experience at the two-day Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad. Anandh Mathew, COO, engaged with industries from various states, understanding their diverse products and technological needs. He spearheaded discussions to advance collaboration with the fisheries industry for utilising the nutritional byproducts of the award-winning CarbonOne technology — contributing to the development of a circular and sustainable economy.
Indian Space Industry Meet 2.0
IN-SPACe × ISRO
Anandh Mathew and Amit Priyadarshan represented Caliche at the Indian Space Industry Meet 2.0 — a prestigious gathering of the country's most brilliant space sector teams. Key takeaways included the critical importance of patience and perseverance in the space sector, the primacy of quality and reliability, and the proactive and forthcoming support offered by IN-SPACe and ISRO to all serious players in India's growing space ecosystem.
ISC 2023 — Deep Tech, Deep Space Panel
Indian Space Conclave | Policy Convergence for Growth
Caliche contributed to the opening session of the Indian Space Conclave 2023 on 'Deep Tech, Deep Space: Policy Convergence for Growth'. The conclave brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to chart India's space journey and define the policy frameworks enabling a thriving deep-tech and space ecosystem.
ADIPEC 2022 — Abu Dhabi
World's Most Influential Petroleum Gathering | Global Technology Showcase
Caliche participated in ADIPEC 2022 — the world's most influential petroleum gathering — in Abu Dhabi. The team shared the vision for the technologies of tomorrow and apprised global decision-makers about developments at Caliche Labs. The event served as a perfect platform for Indian technology to make a global impact, with strategic meetings held with existing partners from across the Middle East to chart future courses of action for the region.
ADIPEC 2022 — EOR Technical Paper Presentation
AI-Powered Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery | SPE-208109-MS
Mr. Ashutosh Kumar presented Caliche's research on 'Expediting Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes with Prediction of Chemical Reaction Yield Using Machine Learning' at ADIPEC 2022 (Technical Paper: SPE-208109-MS). India has been giving special focus on Enhanced Oil Recovery in recent years, and this paper represents Caliche's commitment to futuristic technologies that bridge Machine Learning with Chemical EOR for India's maturing oil fields.
ADIPEC 2021 — Abu Dhabi
Sand Control, Corrosion & Seismic Technologies
Mr. Ashutosh Kumar presented Caliche's technologies at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference 2021. Day 2 featured discussions on Caliche's sand-control technologies with representatives from Egypt, Oman, and France — with strong enthusiasm for applications in their oil fields. Collaboration for Caliche's seismic data interpretation technology was agreed upon, and the real-time corrosion progression monitoring method received acceptance from industry leaders at ADIPEC.
Indo-German Green Hydrogen Workshop
IIT Bhilai × Technische Universität Berlin
Amit Priyadarshan delivered a keynote on Caliche's proprietary CarbonOne technology at the Indo-German Scientific Workshop on Green Hydrogen, organised by IIT Bhilai and Technische Universität Berlin. The technology sparked significant international interest, paving the way for exciting collaborations with the German research ecosystem and making valuable connections within the global scientific community focused on net-zero and green hydrogen.
MoU with UPES + NAFTANOMICS 2023
Industry-Academia Collaboration | UPES School of Business
Caliche CEO Amit Priyadarshan shared insights on 'Innovations and Entrepreneurship in the Oil & Gas Sector' at NAFTANOMICS 23, followed by the signing of an MoU between Caliche and UPES. This industry-academia collaboration aims to bolster entrepreneurship, enhance industry-centred curriculum design, and drive advancements in Artificial Intelligence within the Oil and Gas sector — marking the beginning of a long and productive partnership.
MoU with RGIPT — Oil & Gas Technology Development
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais
Caliche signed an MoU with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) Jais for collaborative technology development in the Oil & Gas industry. This collaboration envisions bringing deployment-ready indigenous technology to Indian industry, leveraging RGIPT's research ecosystem — well-equipped to sustain the technological demands of the Indian Oil & Gas sector. A meaningful step towards self-reliance and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
IIT Kharagpur — CoE for Advanced Manufacturing
Collaboration for MSME & Atmanirbhar Bharat
Caliche visited the Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Technology at IIT Kharagpur. The centre is well-capable of translating academic research into industrial applications. A sustainable collaboration is underway for the MSME sector and Atmanirbhar Bharat, combining Caliche's deep-tech innovations with IIT Kharagpur's world-class research infrastructure.
MoU with Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar
Collaborative R&D in Advanced Petroleum Biotechnology
Caliche signed an MoU with the Institute of Advanced Research (IAR), Gandhinagar for collaborative R&D in the field of advanced petroleum biotechnology. This partnership marks a significant step towards developing cutting-edge biotechnology solutions tailored for Indian petroleum applications — bringing together Caliche's application-oriented research philosophy and IAR's world-class research infrastructure.
MoU with PDEU Gandhinagar — MEOR
Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery for Indian Oil Fields
Caliche signed an MoU with PDEU Gandhinagar to jointly work on bringing Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR) to Indian oil fields. With growing energy needs of India, more efficient technologies are essential for extracting oil from mature reservoirs. Caliche sees PDEU as a key partner in reducing India's dependence on oil imports, with Ankit Kumar exchanging the MoU with Dr. Rakesh Vij, Director SPT, PDEU Gandhinagar.
Tripartite MoU — IIT Guwahati × Oil India
First Deep-Tech Startup MoU from the North East | 2018
Caliche signed a landmark Tripartite Agreement with IIT Guwahati and Oil India Limited — one of the earliest industry-academia partnerships for petroleum biotechnology innovation from India's North East. This foundational collaboration set the stage for Caliche's journey in developing indigenous, application-oriented research for the Indian Oil & Gas sector, and remains a cornerstone of Caliche's deep-rooted association with the North East and its commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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