National Startup Awards
✓ Information verified — April 2026The National Startup Awards is a recognition program run by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Startup India initiative. It honors and celebrates outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers who are creating innovative products, services, or business solutions. The program aims to inspire entrepreneurship and highlight successful startups that are making a scalable impact in India.
What You Get
- National recognition and award for your startup
- Increased visibility and credibility in the startup ecosystem
- Networking opportunities with investors, mentors, and industry leaders
- Media coverage and publicity for your startup
- Potential access to funding and business partnerships
- Boost to your company's market reputation and brand value
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Your startup should be registered in India
- Your company should demonstrate innovation in products or services
- Your startup should show scalability and growth potential
- You should be able to provide business documents and financial records
- Startups of any age can apply (no upper age limit for the business)
- Both individual entrepreneurs and team-led startups are eligible
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. PAN Card
- 3. Business Registration Certificate
- 4. GST Certificate
- 5. Bank Account Statement
- 6. Business Plan Document
- 7. Pitch Presentation
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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