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Got an idea that could change the world? 🚀

National Startup Awards 6.0 is calling on India’s young innovators, from school students to aspiring entrepreneurs, to turn bold thinking into national recognition and prize money.

Student Innovator / Aspiring Entrepreneur Award
🔹 Budding Innovators (10-14 yrs): up to ₹3 lakh
🔹 Rising Innovators (14-16 yrs): up to ₹3 lakh
🔹 Young Changemakers (16-18 yrs): up to ₹4 lakh
🔹 Emerging Entrepreneurs (18+ yrs): up to ₹6 lakh

Runners-up in every category take home ₹2 lakh.

Your solution should align with Viksit Bharat@2047 and the seven streams of Shakti Ki Sapta Dhara.

Think big. Start young. 💡

👉 Apply now :lnkd.in/dzVQmbNk

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🚀 Celebrating Women-Led Innovation and Entrepreneurship! 🇮🇳

Have an idea that can create meaningful change? The National Startup Awards 6.0 – Women-Led Startup of the Year celebrates women entrepreneurs who are driving innovation, building impactful businesses and shaping India's entrepreneurial landscape.

🏆 ₹25 Lakh Prize Money!

🌟 One of the 3 special categories under National Startup Awards 6.0, recognising women-led startups with innovation, growth and impact.

💡 Beyond the prize, gain national visibility, recognition, expert evaluation and opportunities to connect with investors, government and industry.

🙌 If your startup is building solutions that make a difference, this is your opportunity to showcase your journey and inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs.

📲 Applications are now open! DPIIT-recognised startups with at least one woman director can apply.

🔗 Apply now at: startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en…

Your leadership. Your innovation. Your impact. 🚀

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🔬 Connecting Startups with India’s Research Infrastructure! 🇮🇳

In a significant step towards accelerating innovation, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, in collaboration with DPIIT, launched the API integration of the Startup India Portal with the Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) Portal on 6 November 2026.

The launch was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in the presence of senior officials from the Office of the PSA, DPIIT and I-STEM.

The integration will enable DPIIT-recognised startups to discover and access specialised research, scientific, testing and prototyping facilities across the country.

With 31,540 equipment items across 4,044 registered institutions, this initiative will help startups reduce R&D costs, accelerate product development, minimise infrastructure duplication and strengthen industry–academia collaboration.

Making research infrastructure more accessible. Enabling deep-tech innovation. Powering India’s startup ecosystem! 🇮🇳

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Is your startup ready for India’s biggest stage? 🇮🇳

National Startup Awards 6.0 is now open for applications. It’s India’s flagship startup awards, recognising startups that are innovative, scalable and impactful.

🏆 ₹25 lakh prize money in each category
🌾 20 sectoral categories, from agriculture to space-tech
👩‍💼 Special awards for Women-Led Startups, North-East Startup Excellence and Student Innovators / Aspiring Entrepreneurs
🤝 National visibility, recognition, and access to industry and investors

Who can apply?
✅ DPIIT-recognised startups, across the 20 sectoral categories and the two special categories
✅ Students and individuals above 10 years of age, with solutions aligned to Viksit Bharat@2047 and Shakti Ki Sapta Dhara

Winners will be announced on 16 January 2027.

Apply now : lnkd.in/dzVQmbNk

Build boldly. Innovate fearlessly. Make an impact. 🚀

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Got questions about National Startup Awards 6.0? We’ve got answers! 💡🚀

India’s flagship startup awards are back, offering a massive ₹25 lakh prize pool per category, brand-new emerging sectors (like Space-Tech, Biomanufacturing, and Drones), and dedicated tracks for young innovators and ecosystem builders.

Swipe through the carousel to check out everything you need to know—from eligibility and application criteria to key dates.

👉 Ready to take your startup to the national stage?

Scan the QR code on the final slide or use the link below to apply

Apply now: startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en…

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