National Startup Awards 6.0
National Startup Awards 6.0 is celebrating innovations across 23 categories.
The 6th edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA) aims to celebrate and empower startups that are building innovative, scalable and impactful solutions for India and the world. Anchored in the vision of Startup India, the awards recognise excellence across 20 sectors that define India’s growth story, from agriculture and healthcare to space-tech, defence and the ocean economy.
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| Sub-category | Age Criteria | Winner | Runner-up | Total (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budding Innovators | 10-14 years | ₹3 lakh | ₹2 lakh | ₹5 lakh |
| Rising Innovators | 14-16 years | ₹3 lakh | ₹2 lakh | ₹5 lakh |
| Young Changemaker | 16-18 years | ₹4 lakh | ₹2 lakh | ₹6 lakh |
| Emerging Entrepreneurs | 18+ years | ₹6 lakh | ₹3 lakh | ₹9 lakh |
National Startup Awards 6.0 is celebrating innovations across 23 categories.
Results of the 5th Edition announced by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, on National Startup Day, marking the decadal year of the Startup India Initiative.
This year, the startups will be awarded in categories, which have been decided upon through deliberations on current Indian and global economic focus points.
National Startup Awards 2022 identified and celebrated innovations across 17 sectors, 50 sub-sectors and 7 special categories.
National Startup Awards 2021 identified and celebrated innovations across 15 sectors, 49 sub-sectors and 6 special categories.
The National Startup Awards had 192 finalists and 36 winners . This premium count was churned from a pool of 1,641 applications.
15 panels were organized that comprised of 60 distinguished jury members to identify the above winners.
Launched on 16 January 2016, the Startup India Initiative aims to foster innovation, support entrepreneurship, and build a strong startup ecosystem in India.
It provides eligible startups with access to benefits, funding opportunities, mentorship, and other support to help them grow and scale.
The initiative also seeks to simplify regulatory processes, encourage investment, and create opportunities for startups across sectors.
Our previous year's winner demonstrated unparalleled creativity and innovation.
Startup India Portal is a one of its kind online platform for all stakeholders of the startup ecosystem in India.
