New Delhi - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT) is launching the second edition of the National Startup
Awards(NSA) 2021. Acknowledging the efforts, initiatives, and resilience
demonstrated by the startups over the period of unprecedent challenges during
the pandemic, additional categories have been introduced to NSA 2021. It also
aims to recognise innovations focussed towards indigenization of key products
essential for realization of an AatmaNirbhar Bharat. The applications for the
awards are open till 31st January 2021.
The awards for startups will be given in 49 areas classified
into 15 broad sectors. The 15 sectors are Agriculture, Animal Husbandry,
Drinking-Water, Education and Skill Development, Energy, Enterprise Systems,
Environment, FinTech, Food Processing, Health and Wellness, Industry 4.0,
Security, Space, Transport and Travel. In addition, there are six special
awards for startups from educational institutions, making an impact in rural
areas, women entrepreneurs, the potential for import substitution, innovation for
combatting COVID-19, and content delivery in Indic languages. It will also
reward exceptional incubator and accelerator as key building blocks of a robust
startup ecosystem.
- A cash prize of INR 5 lakh each will be awarded to the winning startup in each area. The winner and two runners up will also be given opportunities to present their solutions to relevant public authorities and corporates for potential pilot projects and work orders. They will also be given priority for participation in various national and international startup events.
A cash prize of INR 15 lakh each will be awarded to one
winning incubator and one winning accelerator as well.
DPIIT had initiated the first ever National Startup Awards
in 2019 with a view to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem
enablers that are building innovative products or solutions and scalable
enterprises, with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation,
demonstrating measurable social impact. Taking forward the overwhelming success
of the first edition of NSA, DPIITnow announces the launch of second National
Startup Awards 2021.
The details of the application process may be seen at www.startupindia.gov.in.
Source- 22 DEC 2020 2:48PM by PIB Delhi
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