The report summarizes key insights from the “Access to Green Finance – Sustainability Stars” event, which brought together investors, corporates, Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs), and Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) to explore catalytic finance solutions in India’s green economy, particularly in waste management and circularity. The event featured a Corporate Dialogue that highlighted the need for flexible, blended capital approaches—combining equity, debt, and grants—while encouraging a shift from consumer-facing solutions to systems-level innovation. This was followed by an Investor Reverse Pitch, which offered SGBs insights into investor expectations and common red flags, while fostering stronger collaboration among capital providers. Overall, the event underscored the value of patient, strategic capital, and coordinated ecosystem support to scale impactful climate solutions.