It’s Gear-up Time! DPIIT invites startups for National Startup Awards 2023

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has invited startups of the fourth edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA). The award along with Rs 10 lakh cash prize will be given to outstanding startups from across 20 categories. 

The National Startup Awards 2023 will celebrate innovations from across the country in line with 'Vision India @2047'.

What is the deadline to apply for NSA 2023?

Applications for the awards have been made live from April 1, 2023, and the deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. The NSA was first launched in 2020 and has since acknowledged startups and enablers who have made significant contributions to the development of the Indian startup ecosystem.

Startups from which sectors can apply for National Awards for Startups?

This year, startups will be awarded across 20 categories that have been decided after thorough deliberations on current Indian and global economic focus points. These categories range from innovations in aerospace, retail, and disruptive technologies to more impact-focused categories.

What will be the winning reward for startup at NSA 2023?

The DPIIT will award a cash prize of INR 10 lakhs to one winning startup in each of the categories. In addition, the winners and finalists of the National Startup Awards 2023 will be provided with exclusive handholding support, including investor and government connect, mentorship, international market access, corporate and unicorn connect, and much more.

How was the participation in past years?

The National Startup Awards have witnessed overwhelming participation from startups and ecosystem enablers across the country in the past three years. In three years, the NSA has seen active participation from over 6,400 startups and has recognized over 450 startups as winners and finalists.

For more information on the National Startup Awards 2023, interested parties can visit the official website at https://www.startupindia.gov.in/.