India ranks 2nd in innovation & quality of scientific publications & universities among middle - income nations. The Country is emerging as a key destination for innovation and R&D and ranks 40th in GII in 2022. One of the key contributors to innovation in the country is startups and entrepreneurs, which are serving as catalysts for change in the dynamic landscape of business and innovation.
Recognizing startups pivotal role, CII has been working towards creating the robust start-ups & entrepreneurial ecosystem across the country over the last few years. CII constituted the Startupreneur Awards towards promoting innovation and robust entrepreneurial ecosystem by honoring startups that make substantial contributions through innovative products, services, technologies, or business models.
This year, CII launch 5th edition of CII Startupreneur Awards with new framework.
Objectives
Encourage innovations for driving technological advancements, addressing societal challenges, and fostering economic growth.
Develop robust entrepreneurial ecosystem
Embracing diversity and inclusion towards
Honoring start-ups publicly boosts investor confidence in the startup ecosystem.
Support Government vision of “Startup India”
Benefits
Recognition as a best innovation or socially driven startup or a best women entrepreneur.
Branding the business through awards logo
Opportunity for startups (selected after evaluation) to be affiliated with CII CIES as members, entitling with exclusive benefits
Promotion through CII’s website, social media and other channels
Complimentary delegate passes for CII National Startup Summit
Award Category
Excellence in Products / Technology Innovation by Startup
Recognize for the exceptional performance, quality, and innovation demonstrated by a startup in its technology or products or/ and the introduction of innovative solutions.
Best Social Impact Startup
Recognize the exceptional innovation by start-up (s) that has demonstrated significant
positive social or environmental impact alongside its business operations
Best Women led Innovation
Recognize the outstanding innovation by woman (en) entrepreneurs in terms of product, technologies, business process which demonstrate has significant impact on their business, society, communities; environment etc.
