National Startup Awards 2023: Applications invited, deadline extended till June 15

According to an official release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the application deadline for the National Startup Awards 2023 has been extended until 15 June, 2023.

The applications for the much-anticipated annual event went live on April 1, 2023, with an earlier submission deadline of May 31, 2023. In 2020, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched the National Startup Awards (NSA).

According to the release, the deadline extension will give aspiring entrepreneurs and enablers more time to showcase their innovative solutions. The National Startup Awards 2023 will commemorate innovations from all corners of the country, aligning with the vision of ‘Vision India @2047’.

Each category’s winning startup will receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs from DPIIT. In addition, National Startup Awards 2023 winners and finalists will receive exclusive handholding support, such as access to investor and government networks, mentorship programs, international market exposure, and connections with corporates and unicorns.

“Through three successful editions, these prestigious awards have highlighted the invaluable contributions made by visionaries who have revolutionized the Indian startup ecosystem. NSA was started with the aim of bestowing recognition and rewards upon exceptional startups and enablers within the startup ecosystem. These entities have been instrumental in fostering innovation, creating groundbreaking products, and exhibiting tangible social impact.”

Participants who are interested in participating should go to the official National Startup Awards website i.e., www.startupindia.gov.in and submit their applications before the revised deadline.