The Award recognizes the professional contributions and academic achievement of an individual/organization in the area of innovation. The Awards will focus on the different sector and the challenges and opportunities in this field.
The IndiaFirst Tech-Start-up Awards ceremony, it will provide a wonderful opportunity to stakeholders in the different field to create opportunities of progress at all Levels - World, national, regional and local. Our idea is to establish the award as recognition of a significant contribution to building process as illustrious career, a role model management who is well respected among the community.
Any organization / entrepreneur /allied sector can apply. Each applicant can apply for one or multiple categories
The nominees in each category will be presented to the final jury for determination of winners.
Information received will be treated confidential and not used for any purpose except for determining the winners of the awards.
Right to permit participation and cancel/change award category is reserved with Awards management.
For AICRA member, nomination is free, For non AICRA member, nomination fee is 5,000 + 18% GST per category
Participants need to nominate online. Post nomination, they would receive a questionnaire which they are supposed to fill, attach all supporting documents and submit it.
The parameters for evaluation are subject to revision by the internal and external juries and Awards Management
The last date for IndiaFirst Startup Awards nomination is 5th March 2025, and for questionnaire submission is 15th March 2025.
IndiaFirst Tech-Start-up Awards aim to recognize the best innovators and entrepreneurs leading the IndiaFirst Tech-Start-up Revolution in India. To help us decide if you are indeed the best, tell us about you and your work!
5% WHAT DRIVES YOU?
Tell us about your organization: Mission, Values, Culture, and Achievements
We expect entrants to use 5% of the open-ended response or 150 words answering these crucial questions.
25% Thinking
We believe technology can be used to serve a larger purpose than being a support system to achieve business goals. Explain how you have used technology or digital tools to develop a New Business, Positively Impact a Community or Solve a Major Workplace Problem.
Spend 25% of your open-ended response on this section (or 300 words)
25% Innovation
We are looking for organizations that have developed a solution that meets new or existing needs. Entrants will have demonstrated how they have applied technology in an innovative way to meet a specific social or business challenge. We are looking for organizations that have developed a solution that meets new or existing needs. Entrants will have demonstrated how they have applied technology in an innovative way to meet a specific social or business challenge. We expect our entrants to spend 25% of the open-ended response here (300 words).
25% Result
Outcomes decide the success of any Endeavour. So we will be taking into accounts factors such as revenue generation, capital market share, increased brand awareness, and increased client acquisition or retention.
Spend 25% of your open-ended response on this section (or 300 words)
20% Future Planning
What lies in store for your business? What are the steps you are planning to take next for advancing your business? We would like to know about your plans and strategy for the future. We will take into account deciding factors such as Scalability, Future Fundraising Objectives, Upcoming Trials, Planning, Strategy, and Forecasting.
Spend 20% of your open-ended response on this section (or 250 words)
