Entrepreneur India presents the country's most prestigious awards in the Entrepreneur community.
The awards aim to recognize and felicitate Achievers, Innovators and Suppliers, who have
contributed significantly towards the development of entrepreneurship in India.
Startup Awards
- Tech Startup of the Year (Artificial Intelligence / Big Data / Blockchain/ IOT
/Security /Machine Learning /Virtual Reality)
This category is open to all technology for Business startups offering innovative solutions
to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC
backed (Series B or earlier).
- eRetail Start up of the Year
This is open for all start up in the e commerce , D2C & online marketplace space.
- B2B Start up of the Year
This category is open for companies that are into B2B business model .
- Best HR Tech Start up of the Year
To be awarded to the start ups who have incorporated technology oriented best practices to
streamline the HR practices
- On-Demand Delivery Startup of the year
This category is open to all technolgy for Business startups offering Delivery solutions .
The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B
or earlier).
- Fashion Startup of the year
A newly established fashion business that has demonstrated exceptional innovation,
creativity, and impact within the industry.
- Digital / Online Start-up
This Award will recognise businesses that earn 40% or more of their revenue online. You
could be an online retailer or an online game etc
- Social Commerce Startup of the Year
This category is open to all Social Commerce startups offering innovative Products or
services to consumers. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded
or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
- Agritech Startup of the Year
This category is open to all Agritech startups offering innovative solutions . The startup
should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or
earlier).
- Fintech Startup of the Year (Payments / Digital Lending / International Money
Transfers/Personal Finance)
This category is open to all Fintech startups offering innovative Fintech solutions to
Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC
backed (Series B or earlier).
- Health Tech Startup of the Year
This category is open to all Health Tech startups offering innovative solutions . The
startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or
earlier).
- Best Drone Tech Start Up of the Year
To be awarded to Start ups & OEMs who are into both manufacturing & service in drone
technology , flying robots for both civilian and defence purpose
- Cloud Startup of the Year (orchestration, cloud migration, physical – cloud
integration, authentication, security, tools, image management, application packaging,
SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, OaaS.)
This category is open to all technolgy for Business startups offering innovative Cloud
solutions to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately
funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
- Networking Startup of the Year
This category is open to all technolgy for Business startups offering innovative Networking
solutions to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately
funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
- InsureTech Startup of the Year
This category is open to all startups offering innovative Insurance solutions digitally. The
startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or
earlier).
- Proptech Startup of the Year
This award will be given to tech companies providing technology support , software solutions
or brokerage solutions for the real estate industry.
- Media/Entertainment Startup of the Year
This category is open to all startups offering innovative media or Entertainment solutions
digitally. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC
backed (Series B or earlier).
- SpaceTech Startup of the Year
This category is open to all startups offering innovative space exploration solutions
digitally. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC
backed (Series B or earlier).
- Edtech Startup of the Year (Immersive tech / Early Childhood/Coding/ STEM /Learning
Management Systems /Skill education /K12 Learning / Preparation courses)
This category is open to all startups offering Edtech solutions digitally. The startup
should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or
earlier).
- Accelerator of the Year
This category is open for all accelerator firms supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Innovative Start-up of the Year
A business owner / founder of an organization, who has developed a unique business model and
has made remarkable progress in the initial period of starting the business. (Organisation
should be less than 10 years).
- Home or Craft-based Start-up
This includes home-based businesses or/and craft-based businesses.
- Gaming app/Start-up of the Year
This Award will recognise businesses that earn 40% or more of their revenue online. You
could be an online gaming app
- Emerging Start-up
In this category we are looking to recognise business and organisations that are in the very
early stages of development. Entry is open to businesses that have been in existence for 5
Years or less at the closing date for entries.
- Mobility Start-up of the year
This award will recognize the firms that have introduced products in the automotive &
ancillary, autonomous mobility domains and have an operational existence of less than 10
years.
- Energy Start-up of the Year
A business owner / founder of an organization, who has developed a unique new Energy
saving/New Energy generation business model and has made remarkable progress in the initial
period of starting the business. (Organisation should be less than 10 years).
- Logistics /Fulfilment Start-up of the Year
Smooth production and distribution can mark the difference between success and failure of
any Business. The Award will spotlight the supply chains /logisitc/ fulfiment & delivery
Startup that have built a business model to make SCM process more effiicent
- Food Startup
This award will recognize company that has introduced a new
food product in the Industry
- Beverage Startup
This award will recognize company that has introduced a new
beverage product in the Industry
- Beauty Startup of the Year
This award will recognize company that has
introduced new beauty products / services in the Industry
- Wellness Startup of the Year
This award will recognize company that has
introduced new wellness products / services in the Industry
- Best healthcare startup
Solving India's last mile healthcare challenge
- Best Education Startup Of The Year
This award will go to Education company
who has filled the need gap of the education industry during covid, by introducing a product
for the education industry
- Blockchain Innovator of the year
A company/startup which is using blockchain
to solve complex real-life issues relating to banking, healthcare, etc
- Best NFT Platform of the Year
NFT platform that introduced best NFTs which
connected with the audience and buyers flocked to be a part of this evolving space.
- Metaverse Startup of the Year
Startup which created the best metaverse
experience and onboarded other businesses (retail, bank, etc.) to a part of it.
- CEO of the Year (Large Business)
An individual who helped the company
transform quickly on the face difficulties faced during the past year.
- Bootstrapped Business Of The Year
biggest bootstrapped business in terms of revenue
- Retail Startup Of The Year
Start-ups growing across niche retail categories for market and product differentiation
- Travel Startup of the year To be awarded to the brand that has done made
significant foray in to the travel & tourism industry
- Real Estate Startup Of The Year
Measuring growth in construction material, property management, brokerage, rental
management, buying and selling, site operations etc.
- Startup Leader Of The Year
The creator of a new market that didn't exist before
- Founder Of The Year
Visionary entrepreneur who took the business from zero to one and one to 100 with least
capital raised and minimum time
- Creative Entrepreneur Of The Year
The absolute value creator out of sheer creativity
- Best Social Impact Startup
Penetrating deeply for impacting the most disadvantaged or underprivileged section of
society
- Gifting startup of the year
This startup has distinguished itself by offering unique, personalized gift options,
utilizing sustainable practices, and creating memorable experiences for recipients.
- Clean Tech / Green Startup of the Year
This award recognizes companies with transformative solutions in renewable energy, waste
reduction, sustainable agriculture, and other green initiatives, highlighting their
potential for large-scale impact and market success.
Rise Awards
- Most Enterprising Business
Winners in this category won't be standing still and doing the same old things, they’ll be
moving and shaking, leading in their markets. In terms of this category, enterprise can be
defined as showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects, diversification,
adding significant employment from previous year.These companiesare selected based on
strength in revenue, profitability, total employees, innovativeness, brand influence in the
marketplace, and adherence to corporate governance. The flexibility to respond to rapid
changes in the industry and customer demand
- Best Customer Service
Customer service is an ongoing process. The winning business will ensure it exceeds
customers expectations before, during and after any sale, building long-term customer
relationships and providing a service that is consistently outstanding.The winner of this
award will have the customer at its heart and will deploy and manage resources to most
effectively meet the needs of its customer base. In most businesses to ensure the success of
a business a customer care policy is paramount. This category encourages entries from any
business that can demonstrate established and measurable systems for monitoring service
standards.
- Business Innovation
Innovation in your business means doing something new, different, smarter or better that
will make a positive difference. Innovation can range from a Business practice to launching
a brand new product.In the opinion of the judges, how company harnessess research,
development and innovation to further their business aims and objectives.
- Best Financial Performance
The award recognizes high performing enterprises that have shown tremendous growth in
revenue and are on the path to becoming the future giant corporations of India. Winners of
this category showcase steady revenue growth year on year with strong returns, and are
focused on seizing promising business opportunities.
- Best Use of Technology
This category is open to all technology companies offering innovative solutions to
Businesses
- Business Transformation
This category is open to all technology companies offering innovative business
transformation solutions to Businesses.
- Cross Border Business Growth
The Award regonizes the internationalisation of business and initiatives that encourage
enterprises and particularly small and medium-sized businesses to benefit more from the
opportunities offered by markets.
- NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD
Recognizes organizations that have been driving higher levels of quality products and
services and better equip organizations to meet the challenges of global competition.
- Best Workplace of the Year
The award is presented to companies that take on a people centric approach and demonstrate
strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. The winning companies show
advocacy for investment in people, recognition and retention, improving employee’s job
satisfaction, practices fair communication, and promote work life balance. The awarded
companies fares low attrition rate, houses a great pool of talents, and have a practice of
knowledge sharing among employees and stakeholders.
- Most Socially Responsible Company of the Year
This honor is presented to a company with the most commendable efforts in championing
sustainable responsible business. The recipient adopts an ethical and holistic approach to
profit, planet, and people. The winning company takes on a visible role in the society which
goes beyond the core business and law requirements, is well reflected in the company’s
policies and operations, and ultimately adds value for the company and the society at large.
- Best Digital Transformation Award
Any brand that has transformed the process of using digital technologies to create new — or
modify existing — business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing
business and market requirements
- Best CSR Initiative
Awarding a Sustainable sourcing, reducing environmental impact, and improving the
livelihoods of people in the supply chain.
Entrepreneur Awards (Top Honours)
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Consumer Business)
A business owner or founder of an organization offering / retailing consumer products or
services to the consumer directly
- Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year (Business Transformation)
A business owner or founder of an organization, who has led the progressive change in
adopting an effective business model or set up a new mark in the industry
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Innovation in Technology)
A business owner or founder of an organization whose business is into innovation in products
or services.
- Professional Entrepreneur of the Year
An employee of an organization, who has demonstrated leadership and taken the business
growth to a scalable size.
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Innovation in Financial Services)
A business owner / founder who is into providing financial and related services
- Entrepreneur of the Year ( Media & Entertainment )
To be awarded to the Entrepreneur who has done phenomenal work in the field of Media &
Entertainment industry
- Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Founder/owner of an organization in a business that directly or indirectly creates social
awareness / improvement.
- Creative Entrepreneur of the Year
Founder /owner of any organization which has led to transformation in the business through
sheer creativity .
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
A business owner who has achieved significantly in his entrepreneurial venture at a young
age (must be 35 years or less of age as on 31st July'2025)
- Restoration Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising founders who are involved in businesses that are restoring and renewing of
either products or services
- Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year
A founder / business owner who has given immense contribution in the field of glamour.
- Serial Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneur for creating and demonstrating multiple ventures successfully- from business
ideation, implementing it through new venture, creating value for stakeholders, having
floated IPO or raised external capital at a later stage ; demonstrating exceptional success
and has the will and spirit to do it all again.
- Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Did you start writing your business plan alongside that all important essay, whether you’re
in school, college or university, if you’ve been juggling your studies with your start-up,
why not challenge your inner young-apprentice, and compete to take home the ‘Student
Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2025 title.
- Intrapreneur of the Year
Are you an inside entrepreneur, or an entrepreneur within a large firm who’s used your
trailblazer skills to innovate and lead a new internal enterprise, avoiding common start-up
risks? The Intrapreneur of the Year would recognise someone who has been given the authority
and support to create or develop a new project and has turned it into a profitable venture
for the company.
- Micro /Small online business Entrepreneur of the year
This Award will recognise businesses that earn 40% or more of their revenue online. You
could be an online retailer or an online game etc
- Green Entrepreneur of the Year
This entrepreneur will specialise in environmental industries, clean tech and
sustainability. There will be clear evidence of their positive environmental impact and
their business’ ability to create positive change and influence thinking.
- Entrepreneur of the Year
A business owner who has achieved remarkable success in his entrepreneurial venture
- Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
A business owner (woman) who has achieved remarkable success in her entrepreneurial venture
- Entrepreneur of the Year - Real Estate
(A business owner / founder who is into Real Estate)
- Lifetime Achievement
Applicant / nominee should have had outstanding achievements and should also have
contributed significantly towards the socio-economic growth over a period of time.
- Family Entrepreneur of the Year
Established entrepreneur from family run business, who has been able to take the business to
a scalable height
- Acharya of the Year / Business Mentor of the Year
Individual, may or may not have been an entrepreneur, but contributed in significant and
visible manner and having played an exceptional role in guiding, leading and influencing a
ward's project / business
- Entrepreneur of the Year in Trading Business
A business owner or founder of an organization who is into
Trading / distribution of product / services in the class of
(Distributor/Dealer/Retailer/Wholesaler or C&F /Broker /e-Retailer)
- Entrepreneur of the Year in Service Business
The 16 Awards will be given to business owners or founders
Of an organization offering Consumer or Business services (BPO / Travel / SCM &
Logistics/Cleaning / Financial / Training / SAAS& IT services / Security /
Technology / Recruitment & HR / Money Services / Agriculture / Healthcare / Fitness
/ Food / Beverage / Education / Health, Beauty & Wellness / Consultant / Printing /
Event Management Agency / Digital Marketing/Coworking spaces/Hospitality/Legal/PR
)
- Entrepreneur of the Year in Product or Manufacturing Business
The 12 Awards will be given to business owners or founders in
Manufacturing business who have implemented innovative approach toEnsure sustenance and
continuous improvement in lean manufacturing process In the below categories (FMCG /
Consumer Durables / construction material / technology / Export / Automotive &
Ancillary / Healthcare / Beauty & Wellness / Engineering / Plastics & Polymers
/Food / Beverage/ Leather
Goods / Textile / Pharmaceuticals)
- Venture Capitalist of the Year
Recognizing the most prolific investors who has provided relentless support to the business
community in the country.
- Angel Investor of the Year
An individual investor who has show great vision in identifying and assisting Start-ups ,
Entrepreneurs ,SME’s.
