Tech BIZ of the Year (Artificial Intelligence / Big Data / Blockchain/ IOT /Security /Machine Learning /Virtual Reality) This category is open to all technology for Business startups offering innovative solutions to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
eRetail of the Year This is open for all start up in the e commerce , D2C & online marketplace space.
Best HR Tech of the Year To be awarded to the start ups who have incorporated technology oriented best practices to streamline the HR practices
Digital / Online Start-up This Award will recognise businesses that earn 40% or more of their revenue online. You could be an online retailer or an online game etc
Social Commerce of the Year This category is open to all Social Commerce startups offering innovative Products or services to consumers. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
Fintech Startup of the Year (Payments / Digital Lending / International Money Transfers/Personal Finance) This category is open to all Fintech startups offering innovative Fintech solutions to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
Best Drone Tech Start Up of the Year To be awarded to Start ups & OEMs who are into both manufacturing & service in drone technology , flying robots for both civilian and defence purpose
Cloud Startup of the Year (orchestration, cloud migration, physical – cloud integration, authentication, security, tools, image management, application packaging, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, OaaS.) This category is open to all technolgy for Business startups offering innovative Cloud solutions to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
Networking Startup of the Year This category is open to all technolgy for Business startups offering innovative Networking solutions to Businesses. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
Proptech Startup of the Year This award will be given to tech companies providing technology support , software solutions or brokerage solutions for the real estate industry.
Media/Entertainment of the Year This category is open to all startups offering innovative media or Entertainment solutions digitally. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
Edtech Startup of the Year (Immersive tech / Early Childhood/Coding/ STEM /Learning Management Systems /Skill education /K12 Learning / Preparation courses) This category is open to all startups offering Edtech solutions digitally. The startup should be less then 10 years old and can privately funded or VC backed (Series B or earlier).
Innovative Start-up of the Year A business owner / founder of an organization, who has developed a unique business model and has made remarkable progress in the initial period of starting the business. (Organisation should be less than 10 years).
Home or Craft-based Start-up This includes home-based businesses or/and craft-based businesses.
Gaming app/Start-up of the Year This Award will recognise businesses that earn 40% or more of their revenue online. You could be an online gaming app
Mobility Start-up of the year This award will recognize the firms that have introduced products in the automotive & ancillary, autonomous mobility domains and have an operational existence of less than 10 years.
Energy Start-up of the Year A business owner / founder of an organization, who has developed a unique new Energy saving/New Energy generation business model and has made remarkable progress in the initial period of starting the business. (Organisation should be less than 10 years).
Logistics /Fulfilment Start-up of the Year Smooth production and distribution can mark the difference between success and failure of any Business. The Award will spotlight the supply chains /logisitc/ fulfiment & delivery Startup that have built a business model to make SCM process more effiicent
Best Education Startup Of The Year This award will go to Education company who has filled the need gap of the education industry during covid, by introducing a product for the education industry
Blockchain Innovator of the year A company/startup which is using blockchain to solve complex real-life issues relating to banking, healthcare, etc
Best NFT Platform of the Year NFT platform that introduced best NFTs which connected with the audience and buyers flocked to be a part of this evolving space.
Retail Brand Of The Year Start-ups growing across niche retail categories for market and product differentiation
Travel Startup of the year To be awarded to the brand that has done made significant foray in to the travel & tourism industry
Real Estate Brand Of The Year Measuring growth in construction material, property management, brokerage, rental management, buying and selling, site operations etc.
Startup Leader Of The Year The creator of a new market that didn’t exist before
Founder Of The Year Visionary entrepreneur who took the business from zero to one and one to 100 with least capital raised and minimum time
Rise Awards
Most Enterprising Business Winners in this category won’t be standing still and doing the same old things, they’ll be moving and shaking, leading in their markets. In terms of this category, enterprise can be defined as showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects, diversification, adding significant employment from previous year.These companiesare selected based on strength in revenue, profitability, total employees, innovativeness, brand influence in the marketplace, and adherence to corporate governance. The flexibility to respond to rapid changes in the industry and customer demand
Best Customer Service Customer service is an ongoing process. The winning business will ensure it exceeds customers expectations before, during and after any sale, building long-term customer relationships and providing a service that is consistently outstanding.The winner of this award will have the customer at its heart and will deploy and manage resources to most effectively meet the needs of its customer base. In most businesses to ensure the success of a business a customer care policy is paramount. This category encourages entries from any business that can demonstrate established and measurable systems for monitoring service standards.
Business Innovation Innovation in your business means doing something new, different, smarter or better that will make a positive difference. Innovation can range from a Business practice to launching a brand new product.In the opinion of the judges, how company harnessess research, development and innovation to further their business aims and objectives.
Best Financial Performance The award recognizes high performing enterprises that have shown tremendous growth in revenue and are on the path to becoming the future giant corporations of India. Winners of this category showcase steady revenue growth year on year with strong returns, and are focused on seizing promising business opportunities.
Business Transformation This category is open to all technology companies offering innovative business transformation solutions to Businesses.
Best Workplace of the Year The award is presented to companies that take on a people centric approach and demonstrate strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. The winning companies show advocacy for investment in people, recognition and retention, improving employee’s job satisfaction, practices fair communication, and promote work life balance. The awarded companies fares low attrition rate, houses a great pool of talents, and have a practice of knowledge sharing among employees and stakeholders.
Most Socially Responsible Company of the Year This honor is presented to a company with the most commendable efforts in championing sustainable responsible business. The recipient adopts an ethical and holistic approach to profit, planet, and people. The winning company takes on a visible role in the society which goes beyond the core business and law requirements, is well reflected in the company’s policies and operations, and ultimately adds value for the company and the society at large.
Best Digital Transformation Award Any brand that has transformed the process of using digital technologies to create new — or modify existing — business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements
Best CSR Initiative Awarding a Sustainable sourcing, reducing environmental impact, and improving the livelihoods of people in the supply chain
Business & Entrepreneur Awards
Entrepreneur of the Year A business owner or founder of an organization offering / retailing consumer products or services to the consumer directly
Young Entrepreneur of the Year A business owner who has achieved significantly in his entrepreneurial venture at a young age (must be 35 years or less of age as on 31st July’2024)
Health & Wellness Brand Award This category is open to all Health & Wellness Brand Award offering innovative solutions
Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year A founder / business owner who has given immense contribution in the field of glamour.
Micro /Small online business Entrepreneur of the year This Award will recognise businesses that earn 40% or more of their revenue online. You could be an online retailer or an online game etc
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year A business owner (woman) who has achieved remarkable success in her entrepreneurial venture
Lifetime Achievement Applicant / nominee should have had outstanding achievements and should also have contributed significantly towards the socio-economic growth over a period of time.
Business Mentor of the Year Individual, may or may not have been an entrepreneur, but contributed in significant and visible manner and having played an exceptional role in guiding, leading and influencing a ward’s project / business
NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD Recognizes organizations that have been driving higher levels of quality products and services and better equip organizations to meet the challenges of global competition.
