The awards will be given in 49 areas classified into 15 broad sectors such as Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Drinking Water, FinTech, Food Processing, etc.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is launching the second edition of the National Start-up Awards (NSA) 2021. Acknowledging the efforts, initiatives and resilience demonstrated by the startups over the period of unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, additional categories have been introduced to NSA 2021. It also aims to recognise innovations focussed towards indigenisation of key products essential for realisation of an AatmaNirbhar Bharat. The applications for the awards are open till January 31, 2021.
The awards for start ups 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 stratups from educational institutions, making impact in rural areas, women entrepreneurs, 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 start up ecosystem.
A cash prize of INR 5 lakh each will be awarded to the winning start up 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 start up events. A cash prize of Rs 15 lakh each will be awarded to one winning incubator and one winning accelerator as well.
